Broken Bones

Do not let insurance adjusters devalue your claim by calling it a “minor” break. Even a hairline fracture requires weeks of immobilization and can lead to long-term weakness. If the injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to 100% of your medical bills and pain and suffering, regardless of the “size” of the crack.

Yes. California follows a Pure Comparative Negligence system. If a jury finds you were 25% at fault (e.g., for speeding) and the other driver 75% at fault, you can still recover 75% of your total damages. In a $100,000 fracture case, you would still receive $75,000.

Under CCP § 335.1, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in California.

Important Exception: If the injury was caused by a government entity (e.g., a city bus or a poorly maintained public road), you must file a formal administrative claim within six months.

Yes. Fractures that extend into a joint (like the knee, ankle, or wrist) almost always lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis.

Proving Future Harm: Even if you feel fine now, we use medical imaging to show the “irregularity” in the joint surface. Under California law, you can recover for “reasonably certain” future medical expenses, such as a future knee or hip replacement necessitated by the accident-related fracture.

If a child fractures a bone near the growth plate (the area of developing tissue at the end of long bones), it can cause the limb to grow crookedly or stop growing altogether.

The 2026 Legal Standard: We do not settle child growth-plate cases quickly. We often wait at least a year to observe the growth pattern. If permanent stunting is likely, the “Loss of Future Earning Capacity” and “Future Medical Care” damages can be significant.

CRPS is a rare but debilitating chronic pain condition that can develop after a bone break. It involves the nervous system malfunctioning and sending constant, intense burning pain signals to the brain—often far out of proportion to the original injury.

The “Invisible” Battle: Because CRPS doesn’t show up on a standard X-ray, insurance adjusters often claim the victim is “exaggerating.” We counter this by bringing in Neurologists and using specialized diagnostic tools to prove the physiological basis of your pain, which can turn a five-figure fracture case into a seven-figure catastrophic claim.

Possibly. “Hardware removal” is a common secondary surgery if the plates or screws become painful, cold-sensitive, or restrict your range of motion.

The Legal Strategy: Even if you haven’t had the removal yet, we use Orthopedic Expert Witnesses to testify that a future surgery is likely. In 2026, the average cost for hardware removal in California ranges from $5,500 to $10,000+. We ensure this “Future Economic Damage” is included in your current settlement.