What is the Average Value of a Compression Fracture Case?

If you look up information on settlements for a compression fracture lawsuit, you are likely to find values ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. However, the attorneys at our law firm believe that the median value of a spinal cord injury case is around $110,000. If the plaintiff’s injury is serious enough to cause permanent disability, compensation from a settlement or court case may be anywhere from $500,000 to $2,000,000 in compensation.

Please be aware that these are estimates, and not accurate valuations of what your own lawsuit is worth. That is a subject you will need to explore with an experienced personal injury attorney, which we can provide you with here at Kenmore Law Group. For a free case review on how much you can receive from a compression fracture injury claim, contact us at your earliest convenience.

What is a Compression Fracture?

When we talk about a compression fracture, we are referring to an injury to one or more of the bones in your vertebrae. With this type of fracture, the patient experiences a collapsing of the vertebrae. This results in a stooped-over appearance, as the injury tends to occur in the front of the vertebrae.

Osteoporosis is a common cause of compression fractures, but so is trauma from an accident, like tripping over an object and falling down on the ground. Such accidents have various causes, like reckless driving and failure by owners to maintain their property. As a result, those who end up with a compression fracture can have:

• Chronic back pain
• Decreased height
• Being hunched over

As the symptoms get worse, the level of pain will increase as well, and you may experience numbness or tingling. In some cases, permanent damage to the nerves can make it difficult to walk or have control of your bowels. Recovering from a vertebrae fracture usually involves physical therapy and medications, though serious fractures may need to be repaired by a surgeon.

How Much Do Compression Fractures Cases Settle for?

This is a question that’s impossible to answer until we know specific details about your accident and the injury you suffered. We also need to verify whether you have a work injury or damage that was caused from an incident outside of work. Keep in mind that even if you get hurt outside of your workplace, the nature of your accident qualifies for a workers’ compensation case. For example, you sustain a compression fracture from a truck accident during your shift as a delivery driver.

For injuries to the back and spinal cord, you generally find case values falling within the range of $10,000 to $100,000. But these are national averages that are mostly comprised of insurance payouts, and many of these victims chose to handle their claim without an attorney. Those who had skilled legal representation tend to receive more, especially for long-term and severe injuries, where medical expenses alone may be worth over $500,000.

Taking your case to trial is another relevant factor, since a jury verdict can result in compensation awards $1,000,000 and above. But these rulings usually come after several years of waiting and considerable expense, which is why negotiating a settlement is the preferred option in just about every case.

Compensation from a Fractured Vertebrae Injury Claim

When someone is careless or reckless in their actions, it may cause others to be injured from an accident such as a car crash or a trip and fall. Victims in these situations may have grounds to file a claim for some or all of the following damages:

• Medical expenses, including lifetime medical care if needed
• Lost income (current and future lost wages, lost earning potential)
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Property damage
• Punitive damages
• Cost of hiring an attorney

Payments You can Receive from Workers’ Compensation

Now, let’s take a look at the categories of benefits you may be entitled to from a worker’s compensation claim. Please note that the severity of injury and how they impair your ability to perform your job duties will determine which of these payments you can receive:

• Medical expenses up to $1,000,000
• Temporary disability
• Permanent disability
• Return to Work Supplement Program
• Supplemental Job Displacement Benefits

What is the Deadline to Sue for a Compression Fracture?

As someone who is filing a personal injury lawsuit, you generally have 2 years to initiate an accident claim. The deadline may be sooner or later, depending on the circumstances. For instance, those who were injured on government property or by a public employee (police officer, contractor hired by the city, etc.), have only 6 months from the date of injury to file a claim.

Worker’s comp cases are bit more complex when it comes to filing deadlines. First, you have 30 days from when the accident occurred to notify your employer of the injury. Second, you have 1 year from the accident date to submit the required paperwork to the insurance company. Please note that failure to take these steps will invalidate your right to workers’ comp benefits.

Do You Need a Free Second Opinion?

As someone who is looking up case values for a spine injury, it’s possible that you have an existing claim that you have questions or concerns about. For example, you may have doubts about the settlement that you are being offered, even though your lawyer says it’s a good deal. This is just one of many problems that you can discuss with us during a free second opinion.

A free second opinion consultation is your opportunity to speak with another attorney that specializes in car accidents, slip and falls, and incidents resulting from negligence or misconduct. Some people come to us to verify what they’re being told by their lawyer; others want to explore the option of changing lawyers due to lack of progress and other issues with their claim. No matter what’s bothering you, we are here to provide advice and guidance, completely free of charge. Reach out to us today and schedule a second opinion with a member of our legal team.

Contact Our Law Firm

Our attorneys have decades of experience in the recovery of settlements for accident victims. We are more than prepared to fight for you and the payment you deserve if you developed a compression fracture after an accident that was caused by someone else.

In addition to skilled and effective representation, we will provide you with the Zero Fee Guarantee. This agreement ensures that you pay $0 upfront, and you won’t be responsible for any legal fees if we don’t bring you a positive resolution to your case. That means winning your case is the only way we get paid – guaranteed.

If you are ready to explore the legal options that are available to you, contact Kenmore Law Group and talk to a personal injury or workers’ compensation lawyer during a free consultation.