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Need Attorney for Broken Leg Injury from Car Accident

by James K. Murphy

Although there are many possible causes of a broken leg, one of the most common causes of a broken, or fractured, leg is a car accident. A fracture of any one of the bones in the leg occurs when more pressure, impact, or force is applied to the bone than it can endure. As a result, the bone breaks, splinters, or splits. Often the impact of a serious or even minor car accident or work-related injury can result in a broken bone. Whether you have a fractured femur (the bone located above the knee), fractured tibia (located below the knee), fractured fibula (also below the knee), or a combination of fractures, it is important to know the courses of action for healing of your injury.

Some symptoms of a broken leg are sudden, severe pain in the leg, swelling, pain upon movement of the leg, apparent deformity and, sometimes, even visible bone piercing through the skin. If you believe you have a broken leg, seek medical treatment and examination immediately. Waiting to receive care can be extremely dangerous, no matter how minor you may believe your fracture to be. While waiting for medical care immediately after injury, be sure to immobilize your leg, apply ice (wrapped in a cloth or towel), and elevate the injured leg. Once you undergo examination, a physician will order x-rays if he or she believes you have a break. The doctor will look for evidence of nerve or artery damage and send you to any specialist if necessary. For further treatment, often physicians will apply a cast or splint to the fractured area or even perform surgery.

Follow-up for your treatment usually requires visits to an orthopaedic doctor or bone specialist. Though not all patients need physical therapy, victims of broken legs typically wait a minimum of six to eight weeks for their legs to heal completely.

Our law firm handles serious accident cases such as broken leg cases. If you have sustained a fracture due to a car accident or were injured at work, call us at 770-577-3020 for a free consultation. There is absolutely no obligation.

At Murphy & Associates, LLC we provide free consultations for work related accidents and personal injury claims. If you have been injured on the job and have questions for a Atlanta Workers Comp Attorney you may be interested in the following helpful information and ways to contact us: