Broken Bones

Knowing that The Lenahan Law Firm represents only those who have suffered a severe injury, one of the most common questions we’re asked is, “Well, what do you consider to be a ‘severe injury?’”

Bad breaks and bad joint injuries certainly qualify. Hard recoveries and lifelong consequences are very common. We at The Lenahan Law Firm understand that. If you suffered a severe fracture due to someone else’s negligence, you should not hesitate to contact our Dallas orthopedic injury attorneys. Our track record demonstrates that we have the necessary skills to secure full compensation for your trauma. We can sit down with you in a free consultation to discuss what happened to you and explain all of your options. Call us today at (214) 295-1008.

"I had a broken scapula, & multiple broken vertebrae's in my spine. I had to have surgery & was hospitalized for a couple days...He worked very hard to make sure that I was compensated financially for all that had happened to me..."

Anything that causes damage to the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, can cause orthopedic injuries. Because the musculoskeletal system is such a large portion of the body, and parts of it are so fragile and finely tuned, even small things, like typing too much, can cause tears and trauma. In the majority of cases, an orthopedic injury involves some type of broken bone.

Not all fractures are the same, and the kind that you have suffered will dictate what kind of treatment you need in order to recover. Some breaks require surgery, others amputation, and some may even heal on their own if you are careful. When it comes to breaks caused by accidents, some of the most common types are: