Leg Fractures and Truck Accidents

A broken leg can lead to serious complications. If you have sustained a leg fracture from a truck accident or other event, you could be facing an uphill battle. While many broken legs will heal without additional problems, some people will be faced with numerous complications and a prolonged recovery.

When you hear about a lower leg fracture, it is generally a broken tibia, which is a long bone that is triangular shaped. According to eMedicine.com, it is estimated that 11.5 per 100,000 people sustain open fractures of long bones each year. A broken tibia often leads to a fibula fracture, which is the smaller long bone of the leg.

A broken tibia may not unite with normal healing, despite extensive treatment. Arthritis, delayed union and nonunion are common issues associated with tibia breaks. Many people with tibia fractures are hospitalized for long periods of time.

There are many complications associated with tibia fractures, including:

• Missed torn artery
• Compartment syndrome
• Peroneal nerve injury
• Gangrene
• Amputation
• Infection
• Unequal leg length
• Mal-alignment
• Rotation deformity
  

A broken leg can take weeks to heal. With a tibia fracture, pins are often placed into the bones to hold them together. Bed confinement may ensue, which can result in a whole different set of problems from immobility. It is imperative that a leg fracture be treated appropriately and aggressively to avoid a permanent disability.

If you have sustained a leg fracture or other injury from a truck accident in Kentucky, you may be able to pursue compensation for your injuries. Truckers, trucking companies and even manufacturers of trucks and parts have been known to be negligent. If negligence caused your semi truck accident, you can and should hold the careless person or entity accountable. For more information, contact an experienced Louisville truck accident lawyer at Gray and White Law today at (502) 637-6000 or (800) 637-6033.