Fractures are some of the most common injuries caused by crashes. Be they confirmed fractures of a leg, arm, or spinal compression fracture, these injuries can take weeks or months to heal and affect your ability to work or move adequately.
If no fault was yours, you should be entitled to compensation. However, to make such a claim, you must be able to establish who was liable for your collision.
What Is a Fractured Bone?
A fractured bone is just the same as a broken bone. There is no difference in meaning. It means a bone has cracked or snapped due to some pressure or force.
Fractures can be as minor as a hairline crack or as severe as a complete break. A few common types include:
Compression bone fracture – often happens in the spine when bones are squeezed.
Clean break – the bone splits into two pieces
Hairline fracture – a small crack, sometimes hard to spot
Compound fracture – the bone pierces through the skin
Bone Fractures After a Car Accident
Your body absorbs tremendous sudden force during a crash. That can cause fractures to bones even if the collision does not seem severe.
Sometimes, you won’t feel the injury immediately. It may take a few hours or days to feel the injury. Here are some symptoms of bone fractures to watch for:
- Sharp or deep pain in one area
- Swelling and bruising
- Trouble moving the body part
- A limb that looks bent or out of shape
If you suspect you may have a fracture, seek medical attention immediately! A proper diagnosis will help your recovery and your claim.
Common Causes of Bone Fractures in Accidents
Fractures are common when the body collides with a hard surface or is twisted and/or compressed. Some common types of accidents that frequently lead to broken bones include:
Rear-end collisions – can cause spine and neck fractures
Side-impact crashes – often result in broken ribs or hips
Motorbike accidents – common cause of wrist or shoulder fractures
Pedestrian accidents – force to the legs or arms during impact
Why Proving Fault Matters
To win a settlement, you will have to demonstrate the other driver caused the accident. This could mean establishing that they were going too fast, were distracted or didn’t follow the rules of the road.
You will need evidence to support your case, such as:
- Photos of the accident scene
- CCTV or dashcam footage
- Police reports
- Medical reports linking the fracture to the crash
- Witness statements
The more proof you have, the stronger your case will be.
Bone Fracture vs Bone Break – What Matters in a Claim
Legally, there is no difference between a break in a bone and a fracture – they are the same thing. What matters is how the injury has impacted your life.
Your broken bone has caused you to be unable to work, has caused pain or led to long-lasting issues you can claim for:
- Lost earnings
- Medical costs
- Pain and suffering
- Support or therapy needed
How Claim Central Helps
Claim Central helps individuals in the UK who sustained bone fractures in motor vehicle accidents. Their process is straightforward:
Free Claim Check – Find out if you can claim in minutes.
No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless you win.
Complete Guidance: They handle paperwork, medical reports, and more.
Quick Response: The team replies quickly and explains everything clearly.
They also help arrange medical checks to prove your injury and back up your case.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve sustained a bone fracture following a motor vehicle accident, don’t delay. Seek medical attention, gather evidence, and ask experts.
Claim Central makes it simple to understand your rights, collect what you need, and claim what you are entitled to.
Use their free claim calculator today and begin your recovery with confidence.
