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Fractures from Accidents: What to Do and How Caputo & Mariotti Can Help
May 30, 2025
Suffering a fracture in an accident is more than just a painful inconvenience—it can be a life-altering injury. From car crashes and workplace accidents to slip-and-falls or construction site incidents, fractures are often the result of someone else’s negligence. At Caputo & Mariotti, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact a broken bone can have, and we’re here to help you seek the compensation you deserve.
What Is a Fracture?
A fracture is a medical term for a broken bone. Depending on the severity, it can be a simple crack or a complex break that requires surgery and extensive rehabilitation. Common types of fractures include:
- Closed fracture: Bone breaks without piercing the skin.
- Open fracture: Bone breaks and penetrates the skin, increasing the risk of infection.
- Displaced fracture: Bone fragments are misaligned.
- Comminuted fracture: Bone shatters into several pieces.
- Stress fracture: Small cracks caused by repetitive force or trauma.
These injuries often require emergency care, follow-up visits, immobilization, and sometimes surgical intervention—costing victims thousands of dollars and weeks or months away from work.
How Do Fractures Happen in Injury Cases?
At Caputo & Mariotti, we see fractures most frequently in the following types of personal injury claims:
- Motor vehicle accidents – The force of a car or truck crash can cause serious breaks in the arms, legs, ribs, or hips.
- Workplace injuries – Especially on construction sites, falls and equipment accidents frequently result in bone fractures.
- Slip and fall incidents – Uneven surfaces, wet floors, or poorly maintained properties can lead to serious falls.
- Medical malpractice – In rare cases, fractures occur during improper treatment or surgical errors.
When these injuries occur due to someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation that covers more than just your immediate medical bills.
Why Legal Representation Matters
If your fracture was caused by another party’s carelessness—whether a reckless driver, negligent employer, or property owner—you have the right to seek compensation for:
- Emergency medical treatment
- Surgical costs and physical therapy
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain, suffering, and loss of quality of life
Caputo & Mariotti has decades of experience handling complex personal injury and workers’ compensation cases across Northeast Pennsylvania. We’re not just here to file paperwork—we’re here to advocate for your full recovery. Our team investigates each case thoroughly, consults with medical experts, and fights aggressively against insurance companies who try to undervalue your claim.
No Fees Unless We Win
We know how difficult life becomes after a serious injury. That’s why we offer free consultations and work on a contingency basis—you don’t pay unless we recover compensation for you. Whether your case involves a car crash, a workplace injury, or a premises liability issue, we’re ready to help you get justice.
Call Caputo & Mariotti Today
A fracture can change your life—but it shouldn’t destroy your future. If you or a loved one has suffered a broken bone due to an accident in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or anywhere in Pennsylvania, contact Caputo & Mariotti today. Our experienced personal injury attorneys are here to protect your rights and help you move forward with confidence.
