Shoulder Fractures
The unique structure of the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint allows for unparalleled range of motion. But high mobility also increases risk of injury.
Because the shoulder joint is so complex, even the smallest injury can have a profound effect on your independence and quality of life.
Without expensive treatment and rehabilitation, you may be left with poor mobility, stiffness, and chronic pain. And most shoulder fracture victims cannot work, even as medical costs mount.
If your injury occurred due to someone else’s carelessness, or if you were injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, or snowmobile crash, you may be entitled to compensation.
Oatley Vigmond can help.
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Experience – Oatley Vigmond’s greatest asset
At Oatley Vigmond, we understand that shoulder fractures impact your life for years after the accident.
Shoulder fractures can severely impair the mobility and functionality of the arm, rendering the individual unable to complete the basics tasks of living.
In severe cases, sustaining a shoulder fracture can lead to damaging the brachial plexus, a network of nerves that conduct signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand, causing shoulder paralysis.
Shoulder injuries are only further complicated by age, as older victims tend to experience chronic pain symptoms, weakness in the arm, and loss of sensation.
But the consequences of sustaining a shoulder fracture go beyond the physical and individual; catastrophic shoulder injuries can also degrade mental and emotional well-being, and even affect the quality of life of those closest to victim. Recoveries take time and effort, and the demands of long-term rehabilitation are shared by victims and their loved ones as careers, social lives, and day-to-day routines are disrupted.
All the while, bills pile up and you’re unable to work.
But Oatley Vigmond can help.
We have experience in shoulder fracture litigation for a wide range of injuries, including:
- Clavicle Fracture: Traumatic impact to the shoulder fractures the collar bone. This is the most common fracture that can occur, and is frequently caused by falls.
- Scapula Fracture: A high-energy impact fractures the scapula or “shoulder blades.” While rare, this fracture is highly dangerous, putting the victim at risk of compromising the lungs and the chest wall. Scapula fractures are usually caused by motor vehicle accidents and falls from considerable elevation.
- Proximal Humerus Fracture: Traumatic impact to the upper arm bone causes a fracture. This is more common in individuals aged 65 or older, and manifests with varying levels of severity.
Our personal injury firm prides itself on an attentive, client-focused approach that extends far beyond the courtroom. If you call 1-866-269-2481, we will respond in your time of need, then stand by you through every step of your recovery.
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According to research by the BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders journal, standard orthopedic tests demonstrate limited accuracy for diagnosing shoulder fractures and related injuries despite considerable research efforts (Setuain et al., 2017, p. 70). In fact, there are over 180 different physical examination tests of the shoulder identified in the literature, which makes the choice of which tests to use challenging (Gismervik et al., 2017, p. 41).
This information shows that shoulder fracture victims are particularly vulnerable to misdiagnoses and other forms of malpractice.
Oatley Vigmond can help. Using a professional network accrued over 40+ years of shoulder fracture litigation, our personal injury lawyers can refer you to reputable physicians and even assemble your rehabilitative team.
Before a physiotherapeutic rehabilitation program is prescribed, the individual needs to undergo a comprehensive functional screening at a biomechanics laboratory. This screening is often overlooked, which so can be damaging both for your case and recovery. Get in touch with our team at 1-866-269-2481 to find out how to book yours.
Putting people first – Oatley Vigmond’s mandate
Every member of our team understands that your needs extend beyond the financial in the wake of a serious ankle or foot fracture – that’s the Oatley Vigmond approach.
We work together to care for you both in and out of the courtroom. Our experienced personal injury lawyers help seek compensation and address immediate needs while recovery is taking place in the hospital. We will ensure that the correct experts properly document your injury, predict your future level of impairment and calculate the economic losses that are expected to result from your impairment. Additionally, we will help you navigate time-sensitive medical and insurance policy processes to ensure all deadlines are met and the maximum amount of compensation is received.
For cases arising from a motor vehicle accident, we have Accident Benefits Specialists to assist you. These former insurance adjusters will assist you in assembling a community based rehabilitation team and will help you obtain benefits for you from your own car insurance company. Other firms claim to have specialists in this area but none of them have the experience and expertise of the Accident Benefits Specialists at Oatley Vigmond.
Consult with Oatley Vigmond – understand your options
Oatley Vigmond represents people throughout Ontario who have suffered from foot and ankle injuries. If you have been seriously injured please contact us to receive a free consultation from one of our experienced personal injury lawyers. Call Oatley Vigmond represents people throughout Ontario who have suffered from foot and ankle injuries. If you have been seriously injured please contact us to receive a free consultation from one of our experienced personal injury lawyers.
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What are examples of Fractures or Orthopaedic injuries?
Some fractures or orthopaedic injuries that may occur as a result of an accident could include:
On occasion, broken bones in the neck may sever or cut the spinal cord and paralyze the victim. But even if the broken bone in your neck does not result in compromise to the spinal cord, neck fractures can cause chronic issues with mobility, independence and the ability to work.
The unique structure of the shoulder’s ball-and-socket joint allows for unparalleled range of motion. But high mobility also increases risk of injury. Because the shoulder joint is so complex, even the smallest injury can have a profound effect on your independence and quality of life.
We all have eight bones in our wrists and two arm bones (ulna and radius) that connect to the wrist. Ligaments, cartilage and muscles hold the wrist together and allow it to do its job. When these bones are broken or injured, our mobility, quality of life, and earning potential is seriously compromised.
Elbow injuries can cause pain, swelling, bruising and stiffness in the joint. Serious elbow fractures are often treated with surgery. There is always a concern that someone with a fractured elbow will end up with permanent stiffness, limited range of motion and arthritic pain in the elbow.
Significant force is required to fracture the large and sturdy bones in the hip and pelvis area. These fractures are often caused by falls, cycling, motorcycle, car and truck accidents. Treatment of a broken pelvis often requires a surgical reconstruction. Arthritis is also common after a hip or pelvic fracture. Post-traumatic arthritis can cause lifelong problems with walking, running, balance and stamina.
The knee is the most commonly injured joint by adolescent athletes with an estimated 2.5 million sports-related injuries annually. But knee fractures also occur every day on the road, in the workplace, and thanks to unsafe public conditions. At best, serious knee fractures cause acute pain, discomfort and loss of income.
Fractures to your ankle or foot can be extremely serious and change your life forever. This is particularly true when the fracture goes into a joint. The ankle and foot are made up of more than 28 bones and 30 joints. An injured joint is seven times more likely to become arthritic, even if the injury receives proper treatment.
What happens if I suffer a Fracture or Orthopaedic injury?
Though securing your compensation is important to us, orthopaedic injuries often demand other resources. A common misconception about fractures and orthopaedic injuries is that they are completely resolved after the initial healing period. In many cases, orthopaedic injuries can cause ongoing problems, including pain and weakness, for years following the injury. If not cared for properly, an orthopaedic injury can cause more tension on the surrounding nerves and tissues, resulting in further pain and suffering. Your injury may prevent you from generating an income, and may require expensive surgery or rehabilitation. Your ability to care for yourself and your family could be seriously compromised, and the stress of this realisation could disrupt your recovery.