Fractures, also referred to as broken bones, constitute one of the more common categories of workplace injuries. Chicago personal injury and workers' compensation attorneys, such as the team at the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman & Associates, can help victims of broken bone injuries develop strategies to get compensated for their pain, suffering, medical bills, lost wages, and other pertinent costs.

Sub-classifications of fractures abound and include:

Compound fractures (bone breaks through the skin).
Impacted fractures (a.k.a "buckle" fractures; ends of bones are pushed into one another).
Pathologic fractures (resulting from disease of the bones).
Hairline fractures (bone cracks but does not break completely).
Transverse fractures (bone breaks "against the grain").
Oblique fractures (bone breaks "with the grain").
Closed fractures (bone breaks but does not penetrate the skin).
Comminuted fractures (bone breaks into many different pieces).

The severity of the injury can depend on a similarly staggering variety of factors, such as:

Patients' age and general health.
Whether the bone marrow or other surrounding tissues were harmed.
The time delay between the injury and the application of treatment.
The application of any drugs, prosthetics, surgery treatments, etc.
The patient's ability to "self care."
Whether or not patient suffered any similar insults to the body simultaneously.

Almost any occupation can put you at risk for breaking bones. Obviously, laborers who use heavy machinery, who lift heavy packages, and who engage in high impact activities -- such as climbing, jumping, and walking long distances -- tend to be at higher risk. But even sedentary jobs, such as office work, can expose people to danger. For instance, a typist who works from a poorly ergonomic workstation can develop bad posture, which can put him at a higher risk for fracturing his wrists and hand bones. To make a solid case to collect damages and pay off your medical bills, discuss your next steps with the associates here at the Law Offices of Steven J. Malman. We are on call 24x7 to speak with new clients at 1-888-MALMAN-LAW. We also take e-mails at info@malmanlaw.com. We have been in business for fifteen years. We boast an extremely high success rate and offer a no-fee guarantee to provide our clients with peace of mind. Experience the difference, and protect your and your family's future by calling us today for a free consultation.