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Sustained a Leg Fracture in Kansas City Car Accident? Here’s What You Need to Know.

If you have broken your leg in a Kansas City car accident, you may already know that leg fractures sustained in car crashes are more severe than broken legs sustained in slips and falls or sports accidents. The reason is that the forces that impact the body during a car wreck are very strong; they may even be strong enough to crush or shatter bones. Leg fractures from car accidents often involve open fractures, multiple fractures, and harm to the surrounding tissues. There is a danger of permanent muscle injury or of damage to the arteries. If the skin is broken, there is a risk of infection.

There are four leg bones that may be broken in a Missouri car accident. These are the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin bone), the fibula (calf bone), and the patella (knee cap). When these bones are broken at the ankle, knee or hip joint, there may be additional complications.

When there is a simple fracture of the leg, the bones are can be held in place with a cast as they heal. However, the complex leg fractures that result from car accidents cannot be treated with a simple cast. The pieces of bone must be held together with metal plates, screws and pins. In some cases, the bone is so damaged that it must be removed and replaced with an artificial limb.

While the injury is healing, it is important to keep weight off the leg. After the bone heals, the accident victim may need to undergo months of physical therapy before regaining full use of the leg. A severe break may take up to a year to completely heal.

Many accident victims suffer recurring or chronic pain even after their leg has healed. Victims of broken bones have an increased risk of arthritis.

Regardless of the severity of your injury, it is a good idea to contact a Kansas City personal injury attorney. Your car crash lawyer will be able to determine if you have a Missouri accident injury claim. If you do, you may be eligible for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, future disability and more. You can learn more about injury compensation in our free guide, 10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.

To schedule a FREE appointment with a Kansas City personal injury lawyer, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

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