Bone Fractures in the Workplace
Workplace accidents that involve a violent impact can produce many different injuries that seriously affect a worker’s health and ability to work. Fractured bones are a common byproduct of slips, falls, work-related automobile crashes, and a number of other potential occupational hazards. Unless they are allowed to heal properly, fractures may remain a persistent source of pain and discomfort and can possibly enable life-threatening infections. Typically, recuperation from a broken bone requires the immobilization of the affected area and plenty of rest to give the bone a chance to set.
Medical care for fractures is more costly than you might think; bills can easily accumulate a total in excess of $10,000 or more. Contact the Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyers of Scudder & Hedrick, P.L.L.C., at 919-851-3311 to learn how a claim for the benefits you are due can cover your healthcare expenses and close the wage gap while you miss work time to recover.
Different Types of Fractures
Bone fractures typically get lumped together in one mental image of a bone being snapped in two. But there are actually several different types of fractures with varying degrees of severity and healing times. As part of your initial medical evaluation after your workplace injury, your doctor will determine which kind of fracture you have suffered. These may include:
- Transverse Fractures
- Oblique Fractures
- Comminuted Fractures
- Hairline or Greenstick Fractures
- Compacted Fractures
- Compression Fractures
Contact Us
We understand how important it is for you to receive the appropriate medical care and rest so that you can get back to work quickly and safely. We also know how important it is to receive some compensation while you are unable to gain your typical income. Contact the Raleigh workers’ compensation lawyers of Scudder & Hedrick, P.L.L.C., at 919-851-3311.
