How Our Fort Wayne Bone Fracture Lawyers Build Your Case

A fracture claim looks simple to an adjuster and rarely is. We build the file so the long tail of a serious break is documented and paid for.

  • Pin the injury to the collision with immediate imaging. We gather the emergency X-rays, CT scans, and ER timeline so the carrier cannot argue your fracture predated the crash or came from something else.
  • Pull the at-fault vehicle’s event data recorder. The black box shows pre-impact speed, braking, and throttle, which establishes the force behind a high-energy break.
  • Project the full surgical course with an orthopedic specialist. Many fractures require hardware, later removal surgeries, and revision procedures, and we document those future costs rather than stopping at the first hospital bill.
  • Document the recovery curve. We track physical therapy, time in a cast or external fixator, lost work, and any permanent loss of range of motion or grip strength.
  • Rebut the gap-in-treatment defense. When a client delays care, we show the medical reasons, so the insurer cannot use the delay to deny the link to the crash.

Backed by decades of Indiana trial experience, we prepare every fracture file as if it will be presented to an Allen County jury. If you are ready to discuss your case, schedule a free consultation and ask how we have handled injuries like yours.

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Common Causes of Bone Fractures in Fort Wayne

The way a fracture happens points directly to who is responsible for it. The breaks we see most in Fort Wayne come from these situations:

  1. Vehicle collisions. Crashes on I-69, US-30, and the busy Coliseum Boulevard retail corridor drive crushing forces into wrists, hips, ribs, and legs.
  2. Motorcycle and bicycle wrecks. Riders thrown to the pavement frequently break arms, collarbones, and lower legs.
  3. Pedestrian impacts. Being struck by a vehicle often fractures the tibia, fibula, and pelvis.
  4. Slip, trip, and falls on unsafe property. Wet floors, broken stairs, and icy walkways a property owner ignored cause hip and wrist fractures, a leading injury for the older adults the CDC tracks.
  5. Falls from height at work or on construction sites. Unguarded edges and defective ladders produce severe multi-bone injuries.

When another party’s negligence caused the break, CBM works to hold them responsible for every stage of your recovery.

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Indiana Law and Your Bone Fracture Claim

Indiana injury law has a few rules that can decide whether you recover anything at all-and how much.

  • You generally have two years to file. Indiana’s statute of limitations is typically two years from the date of the accident under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4. Miss the deadline and the case can be dismissed.
  • Earlier is usually better. Fracture cases are easier to prove when records, witnesses, and crash or incident evidence are still fresh.
  • Fault can reduce (or eliminate) compensation. Indiana uses modified comparative fault-if you are 51% or more at fault, you cannot recover; if you are under 51%, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault.
  • Insurers use these rules to discount claims. Carriers often argue avoidable accidents or “shared blame” to push payouts down.

A free consultation can clarify how the rules apply to your case. We review the facts and explain practical next steps to protect your fracture claim.

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What Compensation Can You Recover After a Bone Fracture in Fort Wayne

A serious fracture costs far more than the initial hospital stay, and Indiana’s comparative fault rule means each category has to be documented to hold its value.

  • Medical expenses. Emergency care, surgery, hardware, imaging, physical therapy, and any future procedures such as hardware removal or joint replacement.
  • Lost wages and earning capacity. Time missed during recovery, plus reduced future earnings if the break leaves a lasting limitation in a hands-on or physical job.
  • Pain and suffering. The physical pain of the break and surgeries and the emotional toll of a long recovery, which insurers routinely undervalue.
  • Out-of-pocket and household costs. Mobility aids, transportation to appointments, and help with daily tasks you cannot perform in a cast or brace.

We work with treating physicians and, when needed, economic experts to put a defensible number on each category, because the carrier’s first offer rarely reflects what a fracture truly costs over time.

Do You Have a Fort Wayne Bone Fracture Claim?

Kyle L. Christie is a partner at Christie Bell & Marshall and a second-generation Indianapolis attorney who has spent his career on serious injury cases. Here is his take on bone fracture claims in Fort Wayne.

“I treat a fracture file the way the insurer already treats it, as a contest, and I get there first. The black box from the at-fault vehicle, the ER imaging, the treatment timeline, all of it gets locked down before the carrier can float a pre-existing-injury theory or point to a gap in care. A serious break documented from day one leaves them nothing to argue about except the size of the check.”

Do You Qualify?

A fracture claim is usually worth pursuing when these factors are present:

  • Someone else’s negligence caused the crash or fall, such as a driver who failed to yield or a store that left a hazard unmarked.
  • An X-ray, CT, or surgical report confirms the break and ties it to the incident.
  • The injury cost you work, required surgery, or left you with lingering pain or limited motion.

What Cases Like Yours Have Recovered

CBM has obtained a $750,000 recovery for an Uber passenger struck when another driver ran a red light, and an $18,500,000 recovery in a case involving serious traumatic brain trauma from a negligent driver. You can review our full case results to see the range of outcomes we pursue. Past results cannot guarantee what any individual case will produce, because every claim turns on its own facts.

If your story sounds similar, reach out and we will give you a straight assessment of your options.

Contact a Fort Wayne Bone Fracture Lawyer at CBM

A broken bone can mean surgery, weeks out of work, and an insurance adjuster pressing you to settle before you even know whether you will need another operation. Christie Bell & Marshall brings more than 40 years of Indiana trial experience to fracture claims, and we make sure the long-term cost of your injury is on the table, not just the first bill.

We only get paid if we make a financial recovery for you, the consultation costs nothing, and you can schedule your free consultation with CBM today to find out what your fracture claim is really worth.

FAQs About Fort Wayne Bone Fracture Claims

Is a broken bone worth hiring a lawyer for in Fort Wayne?

Often, yes. Fractures that require surgery, hardware, or extended therapy are frequently undervalued by insurers, and the future costs are easy to miss without help. A free consultation lets you find out whether your claim is worth more than what the adjuster is offering.

How much is a fracture claim worth in Indiana?

It depends on the type of break, whether surgery was needed, lost income, and any permanent limitation. A simple break that heals in a cast is valued differently than a comminuted femur fracture requiring hardware and months of rehabilitation, which is why we document the full course of care.

What if the insurer says my fracture was pre-existing?

We counter that by tying the break to the incident through immediate imaging and the ER record. The timing and mechanism of injury in your medical records are usually enough to defeat a pre-existing-condition argument.

How long do I have to file a bone fracture claim?

Under Indiana Code 34-11-2-4, you generally have two years from the date of the accident. It is best not to wait, since evidence fades and a missed deadline can end an otherwise strong claim.

Can I recover if I slipped and broke a bone on someone else’s property?

Yes. If a property owner knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your fall and did nothing, they can be held responsible for the resulting fracture under Indiana premises liability law.