Broken bone injuries due to a car accident can be very serious and can lead to future problems such as arthritis.
Bone fractures and broken bones are common car accident injuries due to the force of the impact on a person’s body. It’s not unusual for a car wreck victim to experience multiple fractures.
This legal professional has shown exceptional competence and dedication in their field. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking legal representation that is committed to unwavering advocacy and support throughout the entirety of their case.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner: TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
Response from the owner: Our lawyers train and track the best approaches on cases. Whether litigation in cases or the practicalities of certain treatment, the growth of our lawyers over time is paramount. Always staying ahead of and setting practice trends. Thank you.
Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner: This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner: Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!
Response from the owner: Our attorney have deposed nearly all the trauma surgeons at every Level 1 Trauma Center in Saint Louis. These doctors save lives after a car accident. Whether controlling bleeding or reestablishing blood flow or bone structures, they are life savers.
Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
Response from the owner: Our law firm has made great efforts in terms of training to handle life changing injury cases. Whether in depth knowledge of the medical, loss of income and earning capacity, or lifetime medical care plans, our clients feel confident and know their case is in good hands. Thank you for the compliment.
Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
Response from the owner: Thanks Taylor. Our lawyers answer the phone day, night, weekends and even during lunch. Being professional means training to beat the best defense lawyers. Client rely on us to get results and we do.
Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
Major car accident injury in St Louis area for a family member. Four different lawyers we know said the same thing - call Chris Hoffmann. On another level.
Response from the owner: This is such a great compliment. Most of our cases come from prior client or lawyers that also do car accidents cases but the particular case is too large or too difficult. Being a lawyer and an accountant, we specialize in cases with total lost of income, earning capacity and/or often the inability to continue a family business. Evaluations such as these are second nature for our lawyers. Thanks.
Best in St Louis for auto accident cases. Nobody else is even close.
Response from the owner: So kind of you to leave this review. Whether our lawyers are going after big insurance or their lawyers, skill and experience are essential and win the day for our auto accident clients. Thanks!
This attorney is very smart, very experienced, returns phone calls and knows the answers when asked. One call and I knew this was a great law firm for auto accidents.
Response from the owner: Our law firm appreciates this. This is a comment we get from so many people who call…”none of the lawyers we called told me all the things that you did.” Whether we take a car accident case or not, helping people is a good thing.
5 Star Lawyer for sure! Best you will find in Saint Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the 5 Star Rating. Reviews like this are great. Injury victims quickly figure out the TV advertisers are not good. We work hard at being the best we can be and it reflects in our representation of car accident victims.
Watch this lawyer in action. Was way better than all the others. Get this lawyer for an automobile accident for sure.
Response from the owner: Thanks for the recommendation. Besides doing cases, our attorneys train for this. Hard work, case knowledge and technique is key to success in car accident litigation.
Very pleased with The Hoffmann Law Firm. Lawyers are attentive, friendly and go the distance to force the settlement you want. The TV lawyers recommend low offers. This law firm gets the maximum.
Response from the owner: We get calls from car accident victims that had to fire the TV lawyers that they hired. They give the same two reasons: 1) they never spoke to a lawyer at the Big TV law firms, only a paralegal, and 2) the paralegal recommended they accept a low offer. At our law firm, you only talk to the lawyer and if an offer is low we tell you to sue. Thanks!
Several lawyers said to call this lawyer because he is the best. You will appreciate this law firm. Helped with the injury and property claims. Attentive and knowledgeable. Great reputation in St Louis.
Response from the owner: Thanks Lexi. Our #1 source of cases is other lawyers referring us cases that are too big for them to handle.
Would use this accident law firm. Best in Saint Louis. Highly rated and it shows. After one phone call, you just know this attorney is better. 5 Stars!!
Response from the owner: Thanks for recommending our lawyers in St Louis. There is a major difference in lawyers as you well know.
Car accident lawyers on tv are not good . Get this attorney ! He is a pro !!
Response from the owner: Thanks Nathan. TV lawyers market for car accidents, use paralegals instead of lawyers and give their employees settlement quotas hence forcing cheap settlements. At our law firm, you get a lawyer who keeps pushing forward for more.
Quality lawyer. Best law firm for a car accident. Advice was way better than other lawyers I called in St. Louis. Helped with property and injury.
Response from the owner: Thanks. The TV lawyer advertisers are just car accident settlement mills. As soon as people call a real attorney, they always tell us how much better and more helpful we were. Appreciate this.
This lawyer is big time. Smooth. The other lawyers on the other side were not nearly as good as this attorney. I recommend friends in St Louis to him for accident injuries and they all say the same thing…”that lawyer is great.”
Response from the owner: Very nice of you to say. Our lawyers work hard on auto accident cases.
Family used this car accident attorney after a crash. Located in St Louis. This lawyer answers the phone and will walk you through the process. Knows his stuff!
Response from the owner: Taking calls, going over the car accident injury and property process is important. Clients that call always say we are the only lawyers that explained everything. Much appreciated.
Tried the lawyers on TV. They were not good. Hired this car accident lawyer instead because he had great reviews. The reviews are correct. This attorney is as good as they get. He does big injury cases that need to be litigated.
Response from the owner: Car accident lawyers on TV do not litigate cases. It is mass production. They have quotas. Local attorneys are best on auto accidents.
Used this attorney for an auto accident. Highly recommend this lawyer in St. Louis. Communicates well.
Response from the owner: Communicating with clients is essential. Taking the client though the car accident claims process is important otherwise major mistakes can occur. It is an effort that we make. Thanks!
Fantastic law firm, I would recommend! Received free consultation related to an auto accident when my parked car was damaged by a baseball. Very supportive advice, these guys are good!
I was in a car accident in St.Louis and hired Chris as my lawyer. He was amazing!!! He helped me every step of the way and was able to get me a great settlement!!!Highly, highly, highly recommend him!
Response from the owner: Each step is important in a car accident. Thanks for recommending us for car accidents injury claims.
A broken bone can be serious, very painful, and may take a long time to heal properly. In addition, it may require costly surgery and therapy to correct the problem. You may miss work and may lose quality of life for a period of time. A serious bone fracture or break may result in long-term disability.
A bone fracture, especially if it is a hairline fracture, can go undetected and lead to pain and complications at a later time. Some broken bones and bone fracture injuries can be very serious from the outset. For example, a broken hip bone or fractured bone can jeopardize the overall health of an older person who doesn’t heal very fast. In some cases, the injury can cause permanent damage, constant pain and even death.
If you or a loved one have suffered a broken bone or bone fracture because of an accident, you are likely facing lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, disability, loss of a normal life and changes in the relationships with your loved ones.
We handle claims for all types of broken bone and fracture injuries, including:
Broken collarbones
Spinal fractures
Cervical fractures
Head and neck fractures
Pelvic and Hip fractures
Broken arms
Broken legs
Broken wrists
Broken ribs
Hairline Fractures
Compound Fractures
Facial injuries are a common result of car accidents. Any part of the face can get injured or fractured as a result of the impact of an accident. A victim can suffer a nasal fracture when the face or head is impacted in the crash. This can happen if the victim hits the dashboard, window, steering wheel or seat, or during the airbag deployment. The treatment of a nasal fracture depends on the severity of the injury. While minor injuries are relatively easier to treat, the more serious ones may require surgical intervention, including reconstructive surgery.
Symptoms of a Nasal Fracture
The first sign of a broken nose is that the victim will hear or feel the bone cracking at the time of impact. Some common symptoms of a nasal fracture are:
swelling
change in the appearance of the nose
pain and tenderness
bleeding
bruising
mucus discharge from the nose
difficulty breathing
It is important to note that a person may not experience any symptoms of a broken nose for up to three days after the injury.
Serious Broken Nose Injuries
A broken nose is not a life-threatening condition, but if there are other underlying serious conditions such as a neck or spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury, a victim will have to seek emergency medical care. A victim must be rushed to emergency care if he or she shows the following signs and symptoms:
profuse bleeding
difficulty breathing
signs of traumatic brain injury such as changes in vision or loss of consciousness
It is important to seek immediate medical attention if any of the above-mentioned symptoms are experienced. Anyone who has been injured in a car accident, irrespective of the seriousness of the injury, should see a doctor to rule out any serious injuries that do not show immediate symptoms.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Nasal Fractures
The diagnosis of a nasal fracture may involve a physical exam of the nose in which the external and internal condition of the nasal structure is thoroughly examined. An X-ray is usually not required to diagnose a nasal fracture. However, if the doctor suspects other injuries as well, then an MRI or CT scan may be ordered.
Minor nasal fractures that do not involve profuse bleeding or deformity can be treated with simple remedies such as pain medication and icing the injury. A doctor may perform a closed reduction to realign the broken bone. In this case, the patient is given local anesthesia to minimize discomfort during the procedure. Severe fractures may require surgery, which can be done on an out-patient basis and usually involves a recovery period of about a week.
What to Do If You Break a Bone in a Car Accident
Warning Signs
The first thing you should know is that there is no reliable way to diagnose a broken bone at the scene of a car crash. Even if you hear a crack and feel significant pain, you will not understand the full extent of your condition until you receive an X-ray. Still, as we’ve mentioned, there are a few tell-tale warning signs to look out for. They are extreme bruising, swelling, deformity, and a certain “crunchy” quality to the skin on top of the bone. If you notice any of these symptoms, you may have sustained a bone break and should take action immediately.
The severity of a broken bone depends on two primary factors. First, there is the type, which can be closed, open, compound, spiral, and more. While this is a crucial detail, you will not know what the nature of your damage is until you see a doctor. Second, the area of your body in which the break occurs is critical. A broken finger will be incredibly painful, but almost never life-threatening. On the other hand, the same injury to your spine or skull could be lethal. The best practice for any level of severity is to seek medical care right away.
Keep Track of Medical Records
If the car accident in which you broke your bone was another person’s fault, you might have a right to compensation. When you pursue it, your success relies heavily on your medical information. It does so in two ways. First, you should receive payment for your medical bills, which could be quite large due to the nature of broken bone treatment. Second, the doctor’s assessment of your injury is critical in predicting how much you deserve outside of simple medical bills.
Speak With a Lawyer
Though a broken bone can be debilitating, the one silver lining is that your level of compensation for it could be very high. The reason for this is the costs and lifestyle changes associated with broken bones. If your injury amasses a significant amount of medical bills, keeps you out of work, or effects your life in some other meaningful way, you and your lawyer may be able to obtain a substantial compensation package.
If you happen to get into a car accident and break a bone, you will likely feel a significant amount of pain and frustration. Additionally, you could accrue medical bills and have your lifestyle change for some time.
Contact The Hoffmann Law Firm
If you or a loved one have experienced a bone fracture or broken bone due to a car or truck accident, contact The Hoffmann Law Firm at (314) 361-4242. These types of cases are often difficult and complex. Our broken bone injury attorney has experience recovering money to pay for the medical bills, loss of income, pain and suffering, and other medical expenses for the victims and their family.
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Free Consultation with a St. Louis Car Accident Lawyer
Don’t talk to an insurance claims adjuster before speaking with The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C. We can help you avoid making statements that may affect the outcome of your case. The consultation is free; you don’t pay unless we get you money!
