It is essential when riding your bicycle to follow the rules of the road along with practicing proper bicycle etiquette. This can include checking your bike before getting on it to spot anything that could cause an accident, following safe and quiet routes with smooth and stable roads and being aware of your surroundings, especially on busier streets.
As the sun comes out, the number of cyclists on the roads increases, leading to more accidents. Bicycle accidents can cause serious injuries, including bone fractures. You may be entitled to compensation if you are injured in a bicycle accident.
Below, we’ve summarized some of the most common kinds of bone fractures that can happen in bicycle accidents and explained how a bicycle accident lawyer could help you out if you are suffering from a bone fracture.
What Are Bone Fractures?
A bone fracture refers to a partial or complete break in the bone and can result from a fall or a direct hit to the body. They are pretty common in bicycle accidents.
Symptoms of a bone fracture include sudden pain, swelling, and an inability or difficulty using and moving the injured area.
Most Common Types of Bone Fractures
Bone fractures come in all shapes and sizes; below, we’ve summarized some of the most common types.
Simple Fractures
A simple fracture is sometimes referred to as a closed fracture and is characterized by a fracture where the bone is broken, but the skin remains intact. Though the skin remains intact, some closed fractures come with severe soft tissue injury, which may require surgery.
Compound/Open Fractures
A compound or open fracture is when the bone is broken, and the bone can be seen. It may be that the bone pokes through the skin or that a deep wound exposes the bone through the skin.
Transverse Fractures
A transverse fracture is a break that follows a straight line across the bone.
Comminuted Fractures
A comminuted fracture is when the bone has broken into three or more pieces. Fragments of the bone can usually be found at the fracture site.
Greenstick Fractures
A greenstick fracture is an incomplete fracture. It means that a portion of the bone is broken, which causes the other side of the bone to bend.
How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
Victims of bicycle accidents in Ontario are entitled to compensation for their injuries. They are generally compensated from one of three places; their own insurance company, the driver involved in the crash’s insurance company, or the Ontario Motor Vehicle Accident Claims Fund.
If you are injured in a bicycle accident, you should ensure that you take detailed notes and pictures, if possible, to help you to make a complete and detailed claim. A bicycle accident lawyer can help you by detailing the compensation you are entitled to, helping you understand your claim and representing you when needed.
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