Waukegan Broken Bones Injury Lawyer

A broken bone can lead to costly medical treatment, time away from work, and lasting complications. If someone else's negligence caused your injury, a skilled Waukegan broken bones injury lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Conboy Law represents injury victims throughout Waukegan who have suffered fractures in car accidents, falls, workplace accidents, dog attacks, and other preventable incidents. Call 312-726-9000 today for a free consultation with an experienced Waukegan broken bones injury lawyer.

How Conboy Law Can Help After a Broken Bone Injury

A fracture can affect nearly every aspect of your life. Beyond emergency treatment, you may require surgery, physical therapy, follow-up care, and months away from work. Insurance companies often underestimate these long-term losses or pressure victims into accepting settlements before they understand the full extent of their injuries.

At Conboy Law Injury & Medical Malpractice Lawyers, we investigate the accident, collect medical records and imaging studies, work with orthopedic specialists when appropriate, calculate future medical expenses and lost earning capacity, negotiate aggressively with insurance companies, and prepare every case for trial if necessary. 

Our goal is to recover the maximum compensation available while allowing you to focus on healing. 

Recent Broken Bone Injury Statistics

Broken bone injuries are common in serious accidents and often require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation's 2024 Crash Facts, severe traffic-related injuries remain a significant concern across the state.

• 89,023 people were injured in Illinois motor vehicle crashes in 2024.
• 8,124 people suffered incapacitating (A) injuries, the most severe non-fatal injury classification.
• The average economic cost of an incapacitating injury was approximately $171,925.

These figures demonstrate the significant physical and financial impact that serious injuries, including broken bones, can have on accident victims.

How Serious Are Broken Bone Injuries?

Not every fracture heals the same way. While some broken bones recover with a cast, others require multiple surgeries, implanted hardware, or lengthy rehabilitation. The severity of the fracture often affects both your recovery and the value of your injury claim.

Simple Fractures

A simple, or closed fracture, occurs when the bone breaks but does not pierce the skin. Although these injuries may heal without surgery, they can still require casting, immobilization, and physical therapy.

Compound (Open) Fractures

A compound fracture occurs when the broken bone penetrates the skin. These injuries carry a higher risk of infection and frequently require emergency surgery, hospitalization, and ongoing medical treatment.

Comminuted Fractures

Comminuted fractures occur when a bone breaks into multiple pieces. These injuries often require surgical repair using plates, screws, or rods and may result in longer recovery periods.

Stress and Hairline Fractures

Hairline and stress fractures are small cracks in the bone that may not be immediately obvious after an accident. Without proper diagnosis and treatment, these injuries can worsen over time and lead to chronic pain or additional complications.

Fractures Requiring Surgery

Some fractures cannot heal properly without surgery. Depending on the injury, orthopedic surgeons may need to perform open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), bone grafting, or other procedures to stabilize the bone and restore function.

Can I Recover Damages If I'm Being Blamed for a Broken Bone Injury in Illinois?

Yes, possibly. Illinois follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you may still recover compensation if you were less than 51% at fault for the accident. However, your compensation will generally be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are found to be more than 50% responsible, you typically cannot recover damages.

Insurance companies often try to shift blame to injured victims to reduce what they have to pay. At Conboy Law, we gather evidence, interview witnesses, and work with experts when necessary to challenge unfair allegations of fault and protect your right to compensation.

We'll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Broken Bone Injuries

A serious fracture can affect nearly every part of your life. At Conboy Law, we fight to recover compensation for every loss caused by your injury, both now and in the future.

Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may pursue compensation for:

• Emergency medical treatment
• Hospitalization
• Surgery
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Future medical expenses
• Prescription medications
• Lost wages
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Permanent disability
• Loss of normal life
• Scarring and disfigurement

Our attorneys carefully evaluate the full impact of your injuries to pursue the maximum compensation available under Illinois law.

What Causes Most Broken Bones in Waukegan, Illinois?

Broken bones can occur in many types of accidents, but they are most often caused by sudden, high-impact trauma. In Waukegan, many fracture injuries result from preventable accidents caused by another person's negligence. 

Understanding how these injuries occur can help determine who may be legally responsible for your damages. 

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents are among the leading causes of broken bones. The force of a collision can fracture the arms, legs, ribs, pelvis, hips, and other bones, often requiring surgery and extensive rehabilitation. 

Slip and Fall Accidents

Unsafe property conditions, such as wet floors, uneven sidewalks, broken stairs, and inadequate lighting, frequently lead to fractures. Falls commonly result in broken wrists, hips, ankles, and arms as victims attempt to break their fall. 

Construction and Workplace Accidents

Workers in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings face an increased risk of fractures from falls, falling objects, heavy machinery, and other workplace hazards. 

Dog Attacks

Dog attacks can cause victims to suffer broken hands, wrists, or arms while defending themselves. Falls caused by an attacking dog may also result in fractures to the hips, ankles, or other bones. 

Sports and Recreational Accidents

High-impact sports, recreational activities, and repetitive stress can also cause fractures ranging from simple breaks to complex injuries requiring surgical repair. 

A broken bone can lead to months or even years of medical treatment. Conboy Law is prepared to investigate your accident, work with your medical providers, and pursue the full compensation you deserve. Call 312-726-9000 today for a free consultation. 

Can a Broken Bone Cause Long-Term Complications?

Yes. While some fractures heal without lasting issues, others can result in permanent complications that continue to affect your health and quality of life long after the accident.

Common long-term complications include:

Chronic Pain

Some fractures continue to cause pain months or even years after the bone has healed, particularly when joints are involved.

Arthritis

Joint fractures may increase the risk of developing post-traumatic arthritis, leading to stiffness, pain, and reduced mobility over time.

Nerve Damage

Broken bones can damage nearby nerves, resulting in numbness, weakness, tingling, or loss of function in the affected area.

Limited Mobility

Severe fractures may permanently reduce your range of motion or make everyday activities more difficult.

Infection

Compound (open) fractures carry a greater risk of infection because the broken bone is exposed to bacteria through the wound.

Additional Surgeries

Some patients require multiple operations to remove hardware, repair complications, or improve function after the initial surgery.

Insurance companies often overlook the long-term effects of serious fractures. Conboy Law works with medical experts to understand the full extent of your injuries and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call 312-726-9000 today for a free consultation.

How Do You Prove Liability for a Broken Bone Injury?

To recover compensation, you must establish that another party's negligence caused your injury and demonstrate the damages you suffered. Building a strong claim often requires multiple forms of evidence.

Evidence commonly includes:

• Medical records
• X-rays, CT scans, and MRI images
• Physician and orthopedic specialist opinions
• Accident or incident reports
• Photographs of the accident scene and your injuries
• Surveillance footage
• Witness statements
• Expert testimony when appropriate

Our attorneys work to preserve this evidence and build a compelling case on your behalf.

How Long Do You Have to File a Broken Bone Injury Lawsuit in Illinois?

Under 735 ILCS 5/13-202, most personal injury lawsuits in Illinois, including claims involving broken bone injuries, must be filed within two years of the date of the injury. Missing this deadline can prevent you from recovering compensation, regardless of how strong your case may be. 

Because certain exceptions may apply and valuable evidence can disappear over time, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney as soon as possible after your accident.

Why Choose Conboy Law?

A serious fracture can leave you facing months of treatment, mounting medical bills, and uncertainty about the future. You deserve a law firm with the experience and resources to pursue the full value of your claim.

At Conboy Law, we thoroughly investigate every case, work with medical professionals to understand the long-term impact of your injuries, negotiate aggressively with insurance companies, and prepare every case as though it may proceed to trial. We are committed to providing personalized representation and charge no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Contact Our Waukegan Broken Bones Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation

A broken bone can affect your health, your finances, and your ability to work long after the accident. If your injury was caused by someone else's negligence, you should not have to bear those losses alone.

Conboy Law proudly represents injury victims throughout Waukegan and Lake County. Call 312-726-9000 today for a free consultation with an experienced Waukegan broken bones injury lawyer and learn how we can help you pursue the compensation you deserve.