Broken bones that are a result of a serious accident in Georgia may lead to filing a Georgia personal injury claim. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Georgia accident in the Fayette County area, call the Law Offices of Jason Schultz P.C. to schedule a FREE consultation on your case – 404-474-0804.

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Georgia (Part B)

When a Serious Accident Results in Broken Bones (Part A)

One of the more common injuries to receive when involved in a serious accident in Georgia is broken bones. In some cases an individual may suffer multiple fractured bones, which can result in the need for surgery and rehabilitation. All of this may lead an individual to file a Georgia personal injury claim.

Understanding your legal rights in a Georgia personal injury claim is best done with the help of an experienced and knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Fayette County. A Fayette County injury attorney not only understands Georgia laws in regard to various types of accidents but they can also assist you throughout the process of filing and defending your Georgia personal injury claim.

Broken Bones as a Result of a Serious Accident in Georgia

It's important to understand that broken bones and fractured bones are the same thing. While there may be different types of broken bones to suffer from, both mean that one or more bones are unable to support a force resulting in some form of breakage.

Depending on the accident an injured party has been involved in, the type of impact sustained and the strength of the bone will determine the extent of a fractured bone injury.

As an example, fractured bones are more likely to be catastrophic if the victim was in a head-on collision as compared to a minor fender-bender. Additionally, if an injured party was already suffering from a bone loss condition such as osteoporosis, this could make broken bones (and their accompanying injury claims) more complicated.

Common Types of Fractures

Some of the common types of fractures include:

closed;
complete;
hairline;
compression;
spiral;
double;
fracture-dislocation;
fragmented;
greenstick;
oblique;
transverse;
stable; and
unstable.

The treatment and healing process of fractured bones will depend on a variety of factors including the nature and location of the injury, along with the individual's age and health history.

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