Broken bones can be painful and require extensive treatment. If you were involved in an accident and were injured, protecting your rights is imperative. To learn how to recover compensation for your broken bone, work with an experienced Washington D.C. injury attorney today.
How Can I Recover Compensation for a Broken Bone in Washington D.C.?
You can recover compensation for a broken bone if the accident and injury were caused by another party. If another individual or entity were responsible for your broken bone, you can pursue a personal injury claim or lawsuit in an effort to recover compensation.
One of the most prominent ways to establish liability and collect compensation is to demonstrate the defendant’s negligence. Negligence is a legal term meaning a failure to take proper care when doing something. In terms of the law, parties in certain circumstances are legally obligated to exercise a level of care that a reasonable person would in a similar situation. If they fail to exercise care, they can be found negligent.
You can prove the defendant’s negligence by establishing the following elements.
- The defendant owed you a duty of care
- The defendant breached the duty of care in some way
- The breach of duty directly caused your accident and injury
- You sustained real damages as a result of your injury
For example, suppose that you were involved in a car accident. All drivers owe other road users a duty of care to abide by traffic laws and prevent accidents. If the other driver was on their phone and ran a red light due to their distraction, hitting your car and causing you to break your arm, they have breached the duty of care they owed to you. By providing evidence demonstrating these facts, you can hold them accountable and recover compensation.
What Types of Compensation Am I Eligible For?
Besides making a full recovery, protecting your right to compensation is one of the most important considerations after an accident and injury. Immediately following your injury, you must seek medical attention, document everything, and speak to an experienced lawyer.
If you win your personal injury claim or lawsuit for your broken bone, you may be entitled to a variety of damages and compensation. Consider the following.
- Medical expenses like ambulance rides, hospital stays, surgeries, prescription medication, physical therapy, etc.
- Lost wages due to time taken off work and a diminished earning capacity
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life due to being unable to participate in hobbies and daily activities
Whether economic or non-economic, recovering the compensation you are entitled to is crucial in protecting your rights and ensuring that you limit the adverse effects of your accident. To learn more and secure legal representation, contact an attorney at Trombly & Singer, PLLC today.