Orthopedic Injuries and Bone Fractures
In an instant, an unexpected trauma can crush a bone and uproot a victim's entire life.
One of our clients - a young Marine and combat veteran - broke every bone in his body below the waist in a horrific private helicopter collision. We proved the disaster was caused by air traffic controllers and held the Federal Aviation Administration responsible. The $4.5 million award we obtained for our client will help him begin to rebuild his life.
For another client, a roofer who plunged through a skylight and broke both his legs, Pocrass, Heimanson & Wolf, LLP attorneys demanded accountability from the people responsible for installing the defective rooftop shoring.
Understanding Your Injury and Pain
Commonly, broken bones, fractures and serious orthopedic injuries occur during accidents involving cars, airplanes and other vehicles, unsafe premises and workplaces. Our attorneys' experience with serious orthopedic injuries caused by accidents, negligence and dangerous practices includes:
- Spine and Disc Injuries
- Knee and Hip Replacements
- Ankle Injuries
- Dislocated Joints
- Wrist and Hand Damage
- Sprains and Strains
Long-term health implications of an orthopedic injury can include delayed onset of arthritis, impaired mobility, rehabilitation and an adverse impact on a person's daily existence. A broken bone can also restrict vital arteries and nerves. An accident victim may later develop circulatory, respiratory and other serious ailments.
Investigating the Cause, Controlling the Judicial Process
Orthopedic pain can be difficult to quantify and qualify. And accident causation is challenging to prove.
Obtaining justice for victims of orthopedic and bone injuries requires distinct medical knowledge, injury-specifc experience and sufficient financial and intellectual resources to bring a case through the legal process.
Aggressive, persuasive and skilled in orthopedic injury representation, Pocrass, Heimanson & Wolf attorneys team with leading experts in medicine and accident reconstruction. We present the comprehensive picture of our client's unique circumstances. This allows us to demand full accountability from those responsible and seek maximum recovery for our clients.