A stress fracture is a small crack or severe bruising within a bone, often caused by repetitive force or overuse—but it can also result from trauma, like a fall or car accident. In a California personal injury case, even though…
A comminuted fracture is a serious and complex bone injury in which the bone shatters into three or more pieces. It typically results from high-impact trauma, such as a car crash, or severe fall. In a California personal injury case,…
A compound fracture — also known as an open fracture — is a serious and traumatic injury where the broken bone pierces through the skin, exposing it to infection and often requiring emergency surgery, extended hospitalization, and long-term rehabilitation. In…
A greenstick fracture is a type of incomplete fracture that most commonly occurs in children because their bones are softer and more flexible than adult bones. In a California personal injury case, a greenstick fracture can arise from falls, car…
A hairline fracture (also known as a stress fracture) is a small but painful crack in a bone that may not be immediately obvious but can still significantly affect daily life, work, and mobility. In California personal injury cases, even…
A broken radius or ulna — the two bones in the forearm — is a serious orthopedic injury that can significantly affect your ability to use your hand, wrist, or arm. In California personal injury cases, fractures of the radius…
A broken humerus (the upper arm bone between the shoulder and elbow) is a painful and function-limiting injury that can have serious consequences — especially when it results from a personal injury incident like a car accident or fall. In…
A broken tibia or fibula — or both — is a serious leg injury that often occurs in high-impact accidents such as car crashes, motorcycle accidents, or slip-and-fall incidents. These fractures can be painful, debilitating, and life-disrupting, especially when they…
A broken femur (thigh bone) is one of the most serious orthopedic injuries a person can suffer and is often the result of a high-impact trauma like a car accident, motorcycle crash, pedestrian collision, or a major fall. In California…
A fractured pelvis is a severe and often painful injury that can have serious long-term consequences for mobility, daily functioning, and quality of life. In a California personal injury case, a fractured pelvis caused by someone else’s negligence (such as…