Falls account for hundreds of thousands of emergency room visits each year, and broken wrists are among the most frequent injuries resulting from these accidents. When a person slips or trips, the instinct is to break the fall with an outstretched hand. That protective reaction can lead to serious fractures involving the delicate bones of the wrist. These injuries may sound minor, but a broken wrist can take a long time to heal, cause limited mobility, and lead to long-term disruption to your work and daily life.
At SlipOrFall.com, we represent individuals across Florida who have suffered wrist fractures due to unsafe property conditions. Luckily, with the Florida premises law, you shouldn’t have to carry the burden due to another person’s negligence. A Florida broken wrist injury lawyer has the experience, resources, and dedication to take on property owners and their insurers. Call us as soon as possible to begin your financial, physical, and emotional recovery journey.
Can you get compensation for a broken wrist after a fall in Florida?
Yes, you may be entitled to compensation if your broken wrist was caused by unsafe property conditions in Florida. A Florida broken wrist injury lawyer can help you pursue damages for:
- Medical costs, including surgery and rehabilitation
- Lost income if you can’t work
- Long-term effects like limited mobility or chronic pain
- Pain and suffering for reduced quality of life
- Emotional impact and loss of independence
Falls on public or private property often stem from negligence. Florida law gives you the right to hold the property owner accountable—and legal support helps you prove it.
The Nature of Wrist Fractures
A fracture of the wrist is more than an inconvenience in several ways. Although the injury may not threaten your life, it can cause unbearable consequences. The wrist comprises several small bones, most commonly the radius, ulna, and scaphoid, which are critical for dexterity, grip strength, and upper body function. A fracture can immobilize victims for an extended period and leave them with lingering stiffness long after the cast comes off.
Broken wrist injuries, in particular, are associated with abrupt slips, falls, and hard surfaces. Some common problem areas include:
- Retail stores and supermarkets
- Restaurants and bars
- Medical offices and clinics
- Apartment complexes
- Public parks or sidewalks
In many wrist injury cases, doctors recommend surgery to realign the bones using pins, plates, or screws. However, complications such as nerve damage, arthritis, or chronic pain can arise, especially in older adults or those with physically demanding jobs. If your wrist injury resulted from a fall caused by a property hazard, all the accompanying complications and losses are considered non-life-threatening.
Why Choose SlipOrFall.com for Your Broken Wrist Injury Case?
At SlipOrFall.com, fall-related injury cases are at the heart of what we do. Our firm focuses exclusively on fall-related injuries. This singular focus gives us a refined approach to investigating premises liability cases and proving fault and damages. Wrist fracture cases require careful documentation, particularly when fine motor skills or long-term functionality are compromised.
Our personal injury attorneys have managed to recover millions of dollars for clients with orthopedic injuries, including complex wrist fractures requiring surgery and rehabilitation. Our ability to go up against large property owners, national retailers, and corporate insurance companies has made this possible. We adopt strategies tailored to Florida's unique challenges of proving premises liability. Most importantly, we understand how to link your injury to the unsafe conditions that caused it, and how to present that evidence in a way that commands the attention of insurance adjusters and juries.
Also, convenience is a key consideration when pursuing legal remedies. Our office is at 15316 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613, near the intersection with Sunshine Grove Road. We're just minutes from Weeki Wachee Springs and conveniently accessible from anywhere in Hernando County. Whether you’re in Spring Hill, Inverness, or beyond, our location allows for easy access and in-person consultations.
Compensation for a Broken Wrist After a Fall
A fractured wrist might limit your ability to drive, perform job duties, care for yourself, or engage in routine tasks like writing, typing, cooking, or buttoning a shirt. Florida premises liability law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation for these tangible and intangible losses when the injury results from negligence. You may be entitled to secure recovery for the following damages:
- Emergency room visits and hospital care
- Orthopedic consultations, X-rays, and MRIs
- Surgery, including placement of pins, plates, or screws
- Physical therapy and long-term rehabilitation
- Prescription medications and pain management
- Lost earnings and diminished ability to earn an income
- Pain, discomfort, and loss of independence
However, the potential value of your broken wrist case depends on several factors. Therefore, you can’t compare your broken wrist case to another one to see how much yours might be worth. Each case is looked at individually, based on its specific details. Factors that can determine the worth of your case include:
- Severity of the fracture: A clean break that heals with a cast is valued differently from a shattered joint requiring surgery and hardware.
- Dominant hand involvement: If the injury is to your dominant hand, it may impair daily functioning and significantly affect your job.
- Long-term impact: Limited range of motion, chronic pain, or lasting weakness can significantly increase damage.
- Proof of liability: Clear evidence that the property owner’s negligence caused the fall strengthens your claim and can lead to faster, more favorable resolutions.
- Medical documentation: Timely and consistent treatment records validate your injury and ensure the proper consideration of all damages.
Our broken wrist injury attorneys don’t approach premises liability claims as a routine calculation of damages. We take the time to understand how your injury has altered your daily life, strained your relationships, and limited your independence. We will engage with treating physicians, orthopedic specialists, and vocationalists to help document your injury's physical and emotional toll. We also gather testimony from those who witness firsthand the way your injury affects your quality of life to properly quantify the losses you’ve endured.
Request a Free Consultation With Our Legal Team
If you have sustained a broken wrist, you may be grappling with a life-changing injury. You can pay for losses and injuries due to the injury, and put up with daily life disruptions. The pain, reduced mobility, and time away from work can take a serious toll on both your physical and financial well-being.
If your fall happened due to unsafe property conditions, the Florida Premises Liability law allows you to take legal action to secure financial resources that reflect your losses. You typically only have 2 years to file a lawsuit for a personal injury under Florida statute of limitations, so don’t delay. Our injury attorneys at SlipOrFall.com are here to stand with you and fight for the recovery you’re legally entitled to. Call us at (866) 597-0009 and schedule a free case review with a Florida broken wrist injury lawyer.