The Real Cost of a Broken Arm or Leg in Florida

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Often, broken bones require surgery to fix the damage, and victims spend months in recovery. Not only is the recovery process a long and painful one, but the actual treatment is also very costly. Below, our personal injury lawyer in Miami explains the real cost of broken arms and legs after an accident.

The Real Cost of Broken Arms

Broken arms are very common after an accident. The force of a car crash may cause the arm to break, or a slip and fall victim may reach their arm out to cushion the blow of the fall. This can also cause the arm to break. The average cost of a broken arm is as follows:

• Without health insurance, the average cost of a broken arm is $2,500 or more, and that is if you do not require surgery.
• Without health insurance, the cost of a broken arm that requires surgery is approximately $16,000 or more.

The actual cost of treating a broken arm will largely depend on the severity of the fracture. For example, a simple break occurs when the broken bone does not cause any damage to surrounding tissues and does not tear through the skin.

A compound fracture, on the other hand, will cause damage to surrounding tissues and will break through the skin, placing a victim at greater risk of infection. A compound fracture is always more expensive to treat than a simple fracture.

The Real Cost of Broken Legs

Broken legs typically cost much more than broken arms to treat. The average cost of a broken leg is as follows:

• Without health insurance, a broken leg that only requires a case will cost $2,500 or more. X-rays alone can cost up to $200 and casts can cost $225 or more.
• When a broken leg requires surgery, the costs can quickly climb to anywhere between $17,000 and $35,000 without health insurance. 

Health insurance will usually cover the cost of a broken bone. Still, it is important to note that even with health insurance, you may have to pay copayments or deductibles. These sometimes cost thousands of dollars.

Our Personal Injury Lawyer in Miami Can Help You Claim Compensation

The cost of a broken arm or leg after an accident is incredibly high. At Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein, our Miami personal injury lawyer can help you claim the financial compensation you deserve and that can offset the financial burden of the injury. Call us today at (786) 661-1359 or fill out our online form to schedule a free case review with one of our skilled attorneys and to learn more about the full damages you are entitled to.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]