Spokane and eastern Washington drivers probably get home each night feeling thankful they weren’t in a car accident. Reckless drivers on I-90 or on Division can force anyone into a crash to cause serious injuries. Victims can suffer wrist and hand fractures and be unable to complete their job duties or complete household chores for months.
A Spokane Car Accident Lawyer fights to make sure victims have the money they need to have the best chance of restoring damaged hands, wrists, and arms back to full function.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Spokane Car Accident Broken Wrist Lawyer
After a car collision that injures you or a loved one, you should speak to a skilled Spokane Traumatic Injury Accident Lawyer before talking to any insurance representative. There are benefits available to you and your family that an insurance adjuster isn’t required to tell you about.
Contact the attorneys at CCD Law serving Spokane and Northern Idaho area victims. We offer a free, no-obligation case consultation. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your fractured wrist is worth and how to hold drivers and their car insurance providers 100% responsible for recovery costs.
Wrist Injury Car Accident Dangers and Recovery
The wrist joint connects your forearm and your palm and fingers. It’s made up of eight small carpal bones found in the heal of the palm. The wrist also includes the ends of the radius and ulna bones that make up the forearm.
Broken Wrist victims usually suffer a Distal Radius Fracture. Johns Hopkins describes this as a break of the forearm bone where it meets the wrist on the thumb side of the arm. In a car accident, these breaks might occur when the victim’s hands strike the steering wheel or a door. Victims may also throw out their hands to catch themselves and end up damaging a wrist.
Depending on the severity of a wrist fracture, patients can be in a cast for four to eight weeks and then need physical therapy to restore flexibility and strength. Initial treatment for a normal fracture can easily reach $1,500 dollars or more when a doctor’s fee and X-ray costs are added in.
In the force of a major accident, a wrist bone can be crushed or even be left sticking out of the skin. Surgery is often necessary after a serious break and plates and screws are sometimes installed to hold the bones in place. Treatment for surgical intervention and follow-up visits can quickly reach over $10,000.
A serious wrist injury can devastate your savings account and leave you unable to earn a paycheck. Your Spokane car accident lawyer makes sure you don’t face these costs alone.
Compensation Available in a Wrist Injury Car Accident Settlement
A wrist injury may heal perfectly and never cause you problems again. But a serious injury might leave chronic pain or arthritis and keep you from living and working normally ever again.
These hardships must be considered as your Spokane traumatic injury lawyer negotiates for a fair car accident settlement from an auto insurer.
Here are just a few other factors that may be part of an award your wrist injury claim earns in settlement or a court verdict:
- Medical Bills (Past and Future).
- Support for any potential permanent disabilities caused by a wrist fracture.
- Pain and Suffering. Including Emotional Trauma suffered.
- Travel Costs for medical care.
- Income lost and the potential for a long-term absence from work.
- Damage to the vehicle repaired or money for a new vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How long do I have to file a wrist injury accident claim?
Washington has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims of three years. You should act quickly though. It’s easier to secure evidence and keep track of witnesses if you let your attorney begin investigating soon.
Will I have to go to court to get compensation for my wrist injury?
Probably not. The biggest majority of personal injury cases are settled out of court. Car insurance companies want to avoid a trial because it costs them money and their shady practices might be exposed.
Should I talk to the at-fault driver’s insurance representatives?
No. Only offer basic information. Don’t give them a recorded statement about what happened. They can twist this statement later to hurt your case. Refer them to your car accident lawyer.
Contact a Spokane Car Accident Wrist Fracture Lawyer
If you or a loved one are the victims of a serious car accident you should speak with an experienced Spokane Traumatic Injury Accident Attorney at CCD Law. Insurance companies will look for ways to blame you for the accident and then try to downplay the seriousness of your wrist injury. This can greatly reduce the support you receive to pay your medical bills and rebuild your life.
Contact us after any accident resulting in a serious injury like a broken wrist for a free, confidential consultation. It’s an easy way to find out what your injury is worth and how to hold car insurance companies fully accountable.
There is no obligation, but if you decide we can help you get the most from your wrist fracture injury claim, you won’t need any money now. We don’t get paid unless we win your case, and then our fee comes out of any injury settlement you receive.
