Wrist Injuries

If you are dealing with a wrist injury after an accident, you should consult with a Miami personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. The wrist is one of the most delicate parts of the body, and this joint may be injured in car accidents, falls, and workplace incidents. A wrist injury can leave you totally incapacitated for weeks, months, or even years. To receive compensation for your lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and medical costs, you need to file a personal injury claim.

Hiring a qualified, experienced Miami personal injury attorney is always the best option. Reach out to Gerson & Schwartz personal injury lawyers today, and you can get help from some of the best attorneys in the Miami area. First established in 1970, Gerson & Schwartz has been helping innocent injury victims in Miami for over five decades. Over the years, we have helped people gain adequate, fair compensation for a range of ailments, including wrist injuries. If you would like to schedule a free consultation with us, all you need to do is pick up the phone. Call 305-371-6000 (toll-free at 877-475-2905), or send us an email at info@gsalwusa.com.

Phillip M. Gerson and Edward S. Schwartz are genuinely committed to helping injury victims. Phillip M. Gerson is a founding president of the National Victim Bar Association advisory board. Edward S. Schwartz has close ties to the academic community, and he has published legal articles in scholarly journals such as the St. Thomas Law Review. Both Gerson and Schwartz graduated summa cum laude from the University of Miami Law School, and they are among the most experienced personal injury attorneys in Miami.

Wrist injuries may result from a range of different accidents. If you have suffered a wrist injury during a car accident, you can file a personal injury claim through your insurance company. Due to Florida's "no-fault" insurance rules, you can do this regardless of who is to blame for the crash. If you have suffered a wrist injury in any other circumstance, you can file a claim as long as you can prove negligence. After many years, our attorneys have successfully proven negligence in a range of different personal injury cases. Miami personal injury attorneys at Gerson & Schwartz have served in a variety of capacities, including:

• Slip and fall injuries
• Broken stairs slip and fall injuries
• Escalator injuries
• Elevator injuries
• Car crash injuries
• Highway crash injuries
• Workplace injuries
• Product liability injuries
• Drunk driver injuries
• Distracted driver injuries
• Pedestrian injuries
• Hit and run injuries

Wrist injuries often occur as a result of falls. When most people fall forward, their immediate instinct is to stretch out your hand in front of you in an effort to cushion the impact of the ground. Most of the impact is transferred to the palm of the hand, causing the wrist to bend backward. This can cause a range of different injuries, including:

• Thumb Sprains: If the impact of the fall is transferred mostly to your thumb, you may tear or sprain the ulnar collateral ligament in your thumb. This can be a serious injury, as the thumb is an essential part of your body. Without the use of your thumb, you will find it difficult to grasp objects and carry out everyday tasks.
• Wrist Sprains: A wrist sprain usually occurs when your wrist bends backward after a fall. This bending motion can cause the ligaments in your wrist to stretch or tear. Although a sprained wrist isn't as bad a fractured wrist, it can still leave you unable to work for weeks or months.
• Wrist Fractures: One of the most common kinds of wrist fracture is a scaphoid fracture. The scaphoid bone may be fractured in either a fall or a motor vehicle accident, and it usually occurs when the wrist is bent backward. Many people with scaphoid fractures initially believe that they have a sprained wrist, as these injuries are often difficult to identify. The scaphoid is a very small bone in the wrist.

Treatment options for wrist injuries depend on their type, severity, and location. For relatively minor wrist injuries, you may need to tape your wrist or simply rest it. For more severe injuries, the wrist may be placed in a splint or cast. Surgery may also be required. As the injury heals, you will likely need to undergo physiotherapy and rehab in order to restore full function to the wrist.

If you are fighting for a fair and adequate settlement for your wrist injury, you need to enlist the help of a qualified, experienced Miami personal injury attorney. Reach out to Gerson & Schwartz personal injury lawyers, and you can approach your personal injury claim with confidence and efficiency. After you have received the medical care you need, give us a call as soon as possible. Call 305-371-6000 or toll-free at 877-475-2905, or send us an email at info@gsalwusa.com.