Huntington Beach Car Accident Broken Bone Attorney
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At Feher Law, our Huntington Beach car accident broken bone attorneys fight for victims whose lives have been upended by fracture injuries, securing maximum compensation while you focus on healing.
Car accidents cause broken bones that result in mounting medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about recovery—we handle the legal battle so you can concentrate on getting better.
Our track record includes over $100 million recovered for clients across California, with proven results in complex fracture cases requiring extensive surgical intervention and long-term care.
Call our Huntington Beach car accident lawyer for your free consultation—available 24/7.
How We Handle Broken Bone Car Accident Cases in Huntington Beach
We take complete control of your case from the moment you contact us. Our team immediately launches an investigation into the collision, gathering police reports from the Huntington Beach Police Department, securing witness statements, and working with accident reconstruction experts to establish fault.
You’ll never need to hire another firm as your case progresses—we handle everything from initial negotiations through trial if necessary.
Our approach centers on documenting the full extent of your fracture injuries. We connect you with top orthopedic specialists who understand how to document injuries for legal claims, ensuring every broken bone, every surgical procedure, and every complication is properly recorded.
These medical records become the foundation of your compensation claim, proving both the severity of your injuries and their long-term impact on your life.
💡 The insurance companies will contact you quickly after your accident, often before you’ve even left the hospital. We shield you from these tactics, handling all communications with insurers while you concentrate on recovery.
Broken Bone Injuries From Huntington Beach Car Accidents
Fractures from vehicle collisions differ significantly from other broken bones. The force generated when two vehicles collide—even at moderate speeds—creates a tremendous impact that your body absorbs.
Research from UCI Health’s orthopedic trauma service demonstrates that fractures from high-impact trauma often damage surrounding tissues, blood vessels, and nerves, leading to complications that extend far beyond the broken bone itself.
The type of collision often determines which bones break and how severely.
- T-bone accidents typically cause rib fractures, pelvic fractures, and arm fractures as the side of your vehicle crumples inward.
- Rear-end collisions frequently result in wrist and hand fractures when drivers brace against the steering wheel, along with compression fractures in the spine from the sudden forward-then-backward motion.
- Head-on crashes produce the most severe injuries, including facial bone fractures, femur breaks, and compound fractures where the bone pierces through the skin.
⚖️ According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, Huntington Beach reported 924 people injured or killed in traffic accidents in 2021. Our firm uses this local accident data to investigate your case more effectively and identify patterns that strengthen your claim.
Types of Fractures We See in Huntington Beach Vehicle Collisions
Different collision scenarios produce distinct fracture patterns, and we use these distinctions to build stronger compensation claims for our clients.
- Compound fractures: These open fractures occur when the bone breaks through the skin, creating a high infection risk and requiring immediate surgical intervention. We’ve represented clients who developed serious infections from compound fractures, requiring multiple surgeries and extended hospital stays that dramatically increased both their medical costs and their settlements.
- Comminuted fractures: The bone shatters into three or more pieces, common in high-speed crashes along Beach Boulevard or Pacific Coast Highway. These fractures require surgical reconstruction with plates, screws, and sometimes bone grafts, leading to lengthy recovery periods and permanent hardware in your body.
- Compression fractures: Spinal vertebrae collapse from the impact forces, particularly in rear-end collisions at Huntington Beach’s busy intersections. These injuries cause chronic pain and may limit your ability to sit, stand, or perform physical work for months or permanently.
- Greenstick fractures: While more common in children, these partial breaks, where the bone bends but doesn’t completely separate, can still occur in adults during lower-speed collisions. We ensure insurance adjusters don’t minimize these injuries—they still require medical treatment and impact your daily life.
- Oblique fractures: The bone breaks at an angle, typically from twisting forces during rollover accidents or when your vehicle spins after impact. These fractures heal slowly and often cause long-term joint problems that we factor into your settlement demand.
- Spiral fractures: Rotational forces create fractures that wrap around the bone, seen when occupants’ limbs twist during impact. These injuries frequently damage surrounding soft tissue and nerves, complications we thoroughly document for your claim.
Our legal team evaluates how your specific fracture pattern resulted from the collision forces, using this evidence to counter insurance company arguments and maximize your recovery.
Immediate Steps After Breaking Bones in a Huntington Beach Car Crash
Call 911 immediately, even if you’re uncertain about injury severity. Adrenaline masks pain initially, and fractures aren’t always obvious at the accident scene. The California Highway Patrol or Huntington Beach Police Department will document the collision, creating an official record that becomes crucial evidence for your claim.
Seek emergency care at medical facilities such as Huntington Beach Hospital or Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, without delay. Emergency physicians will order X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs to identify all fractures, including hairline cracks that might not cause immediate severe pain. Some fractures, particularly in the ribs, spine, or wrist, manifest symptoms hours or days after the collision.
Document everything from the accident scene if you’re physically able. Photograph vehicle damage, the collision location, skid marks, traffic signals, and your visible injuries. If witnesses stopped to help, get their contact information—their statements often prove decisive in disputed liability cases.
Avoid giving recorded statements to any insurance company, including your own, before consulting our firm. We’ll review what happened, protect you from making statements that could harm your claim, and handle all insurer communications on your behalf.
Contact us today—we offer free consultations in English and Spanish.
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Medical Treatment and Long-Term Complications of Car Accident Fractures
Broken bone treatment varies dramatically based on fracture type, location, and severity. Simple fractures might heal with casting and immobilization over 6-8 weeks. Complex fractures require open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery, where orthopedic surgeons insert metal plates, screws, or rods to hold bone fragments in proper alignment during healing.
Recovery timelines extend far beyond initial healing. Physical therapy typically begins once the bone shows sufficient healing on X-rays, usually 6-12 weeks post-fracture. These rehabilitation sessions help you regain strength, flexibility, and range of motion in the affected limb. Some clients need 4-6 months of physical therapy before returning to normal activities.
Complications occur more frequently with car accident fractures than with simple breaks. Delayed union means the bone heals more slowly than expected, requiring extended immobilization and possibly bone stimulation devices.
Nonunion occurs when the bone fails to heal completely, necessitating additional surgery and bone grafting. Malunion happens when bones heal in improper positions, causing chronic pain and limited mobility that may require corrective surgery years later.
Compartment syndrome represents a medical emergency where swelling inside muscle compartments cuts off blood flow to tissues. This complication occurs within hours or days of certain fractures, particularly in the lower leg, and causes permanent muscle and nerve damage if not treated immediately with emergency surgery.
✔️ We work with medical experts who document every complication and its impact on your life, ensuring your settlement reflects the full scope of your injuries and future medical needs.
Calculating Your Broken Bone Injury Compensation
Your settlement must cover far more than just immediate medical bills. We calculate compensation based on both economic and non-economic damages, ensuring every impact of your fracture receives proper valuation.
📌 Economic damages include all quantifiable financial losses. Emergency room treatment, ambulance transport, surgical fees, anesthesiologist charges, hospital stays, medical equipment, prescription medications, and physical therapy sessions create substantial medical expenses. We’ve secured settlements where medical costs alone exceeded $200,000 for clients with multiple fractures requiring repeated surgeries.
Lost wages extend beyond your immediate time off work. If your broken bones prevent you from performing your job duties, you’re entitled to compensation for reduced earning capacity. A construction worker with a fractured femur may never return to physically demanding work, requiring compensation for lifetime reduced earnings. Office workers who break their dominant hand may lose months of income during recovery and rehabilitation.
📌 Non-economic damages compensate for pain, suffering, and reduced quality of life. Chronic pain from fractures that don’t heal properly, permanent scarring from compound fractures or surgical incisions, inability to participate in hobbies or family activities, and the emotional distress of facing multiple surgeries all factor into your compensation. California law places no caps on these damages in car accident cases, allowing juries to award compensation reflecting your true suffering.
| Fracture Type | Typical Medical Costs | Average Recovery Time | Common Complications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Closed Fracture | $15,000 – $35,000 | 6–12 weeks | Delayed healing, stiffness |
| Compound Fracture | $45,000 – $125,000 | 4–8 months | Infection, nonunion, scarring |
| Comminuted Fracture | $65,000 – $200,000+ | 6–12 months | Malunion, hardware complications, arthritis |
| Spinal Compression Fracture | $35,000 – $150,000 | 3–6 months | Chronic pain, limited mobility, kyphosis |
| Pelvic Fracture | $75,000 – $250,000+ | 8–16 months | Nerve damage, chronic pain, mobility limitations |
Our attorneys use this comprehensive approach to demand full compensation that accounts for both your current expenses and future needs.
To estimate potential compensation for your case, use our car accident settlement calculator. Note: Calculator results are estimates only and do not guarantee actual settlement amounts, which depend on the specific facts of your case.
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Proving Liability in Huntington Beach Broken Bone Accident Claims
California follows pure comparative negligence rules, meaning you can recover compensation even if you’re partially at fault. However, your settlement is reduced by your percentage of fault. If the jury determines you’re 20% responsible for the accident, your $500,000 award becomes $400,000. We work aggressively to prove the other driver’s primary fault to maximize your recovery.
We establish liability through comprehensive evidence gathering. Police reports document the officer’s determination of fault based on the accident scene investigation. Traffic camera footage from Huntington Beach’s major intersections captures the collision sequence, showing which driver ran a red light or failed to yield.
Cell phone records prove the other driver was texting when they crashed into you. Witness statements from other motorists or pedestrians corroborate your version of events.
Expert testimony often proves decisive in disputed liability cases. We retain accident reconstruction specialists who use physics, engineering principles, and collision analysis to demonstrate how the crash occurred and who caused it.
Biomechanical experts explain how the specific forces in your collision caused your particular fracture pattern, countering defense claims that your injuries came from a pre-existing condition or a different incident.
✔️ Our team handles every aspect of proving fault, from evidence collection through expert witness coordination, ensuring insurance companies can’t shift blame or reduce your rightful compensation.
Real Results: Our Broken Bone Case Settlements and Verdicts
Our firm has secured substantial compensation for clients suffering broken bones and serious injuries in car accidents across California. These results demonstrate our ability to fight for maximum recovery when insurance companies try to minimize serious fracture injuries.
Our results include a $14,600,000 Orange County verdict, a $9,000,000 motorcycle settlement for a broken leg, $4,200,000 for a Long Beach back-injury crash, and $2,500,000 for an Orange County collision causing back injuries and emotional damages.
These results reflect our commitment to thorough case preparation and our willingness to take cases to trial when insurance companies won’t offer fair settlements.
How Insurance Companies Minimize Broken Bone Claims
Adjusters employ predictable tactics to reduce your settlement. They’ll argue your fractures resulted from pre-existing conditions like osteoporosis or arthritis rather than the collision. Medical record reviews by their hired doctors claim your fractures weren’t that severe or have healed adequately, ignoring your ongoing pain and limitations.
Insurance companies delay settlements, hoping financial pressure forces you to accept lowball offers. They’ll dispute liability, claiming you caused or contributed to the accident even when evidence clearly shows the other driver’s fault. Adjusters minimize non-economic damages, arguing that a broken bone isn’t that serious or that you’re exaggerating pain levels.
We counter these tactics with thorough documentation and aggressive advocacy. Independent medical examinations by our network of orthopedic specialists document your injuries’ true severity.
Biomechanical experts testify that your fractures could only have resulted from the collision’s force, not from pre-existing weakness. Economic experts calculate lifetime earnings losses when fractures prevent you from returning to your previous employment.
The California Department of Insurance regulates insurer practices and requires fair claims handling. When companies engage in bad faith tactics—unreasonably delaying payment, refusing to investigate claims properly, or denying valid claims without justification—we hold them accountable through bad faith litigation that can increase your recovery substantially.
📌 Our firm protects you from these insurance company tactics, ensuring they treat your claim fairly and compensate you fully for your broken bone injuries.
Don’t let insurance companies minimize your injuries or pressure you into a low settlement. Our attorneys are ready to protect your rights and pursue the full compensation you deserve — contact us today.
The Legal Process for Huntington Beach Fracture Injury Cases
California law gives you two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit under the statute of limitations. We recommend contacting our firm immediately, as earlier action strengthens your case significantly. Evidence disappears, witnesses’ memories fade, and security camera footage gets erased on rolling schedules.
We handle cases on contingency, meaning no upfront costs or hourly fees. Our fee structure follows industry standards: 33% before litigation, 40-45% during litigation, and 45-50% if your case goes to trial. These percentages reflect the increased work and risk as cases progress, but they ensure you never pay unless we win.
Most broken bone cases settle before trial through negotiation or mediation. We demand compensation reflecting your total damages, supported by comprehensive medical documentation, expert opinions, and evidence of the other driver’s liability. Insurance companies make initial lowball offers, which we reject while presenting additional evidence strengthening your claim.
If settlement negotiations fail, we file a lawsuit and pursue your case through litigation. Discovery allows us to obtain documents, take depositions of the other driver and witnesses, and force insurance companies to reveal their evaluation of your claim. Many cases settle during litigation once the defense recognizes the strength of our evidence and our trial preparation.
✔️ Trial becomes necessary when insurance companies refuse reasonable settlement offers. We’ve tried cases to verdict successfully, securing substantial awards for clients whose fractures caused permanent disabilities. Our attorneys guide you through each phase of the legal process, handling the complexity while you focus on recovery.
Why Huntington Beach Residents Choose Feher Law
We approach every case with the understanding that you’re not just a claim number—you’re an extension of our family facing one of life’s most challenging situations. This philosophy drives everything we do, from our first conversation through final settlement or verdict.
📌 Our track record speaks clearly: over $100 million recovered for clients across California.
Location convenience matters when you’re recovering from broken bones. We serve Huntington Beach residents from our offices in both Torrance and throughout Orange County. If traveling to our office proves difficult during your recovery, we’ll meet you at your home or hospital bedside.
Free consultations in both English and Spanish ensure language never becomes a barrier to justice. We take time to understand your unique situation, explain your legal options clearly, and outline our strategy for maximizing your compensation. You’ll always work directly with experienced attorneys, not paralegals or case managers.
Services We Offer
Our expert lawyers cover a wide range of accident matters, including:
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Every day you wait costs you evidence and strengthens the insurance company’s defenses. The other driver’s insurer is already investigating your claim, looking for ways to deny or minimize it. Medical providers are preparing bills that may total hundreds of thousands of dollars. Your employer needs answers about when you’ll return to work.
We handle all this pressure while you heal. Our team takes complete control of your case, managing every detail from gathering evidence to negotiating with insurers to preparing for trial if necessary. You’ll receive regular updates about case progress, but you won’t face the stress of handling legal matters while recovering from painful fractures.
Broken bones from car accidents aren’t minor injuries—they’re life-changing events that deserve serious legal representation. We’ve built our reputation by treating every client with dignity and respect while fighting aggressively for maximum compensation. Our attorneys care about your recovery as much as your settlement, and we’ll guide you through every step of securing the justice you deserve.
Call Feher Law at (866) 646-6676 or contact us online for a free consultation. We’re available 24/7 to help you get the support you need.
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FAQs
How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After Breaking Bones in a Huntington Beach Car Accident?
You have two years from your accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit in California under the statute of limitations. However, we recommend contacting our firm immediately because evidence disappears quickly, witnesses' memories fade, and insurance companies begin building defenses against your claim
What Should I Do if the Insurance Company Calls Me After My Car Accident?
Do not give any recorded statements or sign any documents before consulting our attorneys. Insurance adjusters use these early contacts to get you to say things that minimize your claim or admit partial fault. We handle all insurance communications on your behalf, protecting your rights while you focus on healing from your broken bone injuries.
Can I Still Get Compensation if My Broken Bone Didn't Require Surgery?
Yes, you can absolutely recover compensation even if your fracture healed without surgery. Many serious breaks treated with casting, immobilization, and physical therapy still cause significant pain, lost wages, and reduced quality of life. We document how your fracture impacts your daily activities, work capabilities, and future earning potential to secure compensation reflecting your true losses.
What Happens if the Driver Who Hit Me Doesn't Have Insurance in California?
Your own auto insurance policy likely includes uninsured motorist (UM) or underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage that compensates you when the at-fault driver can't pay. We've recovered substantial settlements through UM/UIM claims for hit-and-run victims and those injured by uninsured drivers. Our team reviews your policy immediately to identify all available coverage sources for your broken bone injuries.
How Do I Pay for Medical Treatment if I Don't Have Health Insurance After My Accident?
We connect you with medical providers who treat car accident victims on a lien basis, meaning they provide necessary orthopedic care now and wait for payment from your settlement. This ensures you receive proper treatment, surgery if needed, and physical therapy without any upfront costs. We negotiate these medical liens during your settlement to maximize the compensation you keep.
