Los Angeles Pelvis Fracture Lawyer

The pelvis is a ring-like structure of bones, which consists of three bones (1) the ilium; (2) the ischium; and (3) the pubis. Pelvic fractures are common injuries in automobile versus pedestrian, bicycle, motorcycle or slip and fall accidents. These injuries can be extremely painful and recovery can take a while, significantly impacting the patient’s life.

Symptoms

Symptoms for a pelvic practice may include:

• Pelvic pain, including pain in the groin, hip or lower back area, which increases when standing and walking.
• Pelvic instability.
• Bladder incontinence.
• Bowel incontinence.
• Difficulty walking.

Treatment

Stable fractures may not require surgery. These fractures require that the patient use crutches or a walker, and will not be able to put all of their weight on their legs while walking. Pelvic fractures that result from high-energy trauma, such as car accidents, are often life-threatening injuries because of the extensive bleeding. In these cases, doctors may use an external fixator to stabilize the pelvic area. This device has long screws that are inserted into the bones on each side and connected to a frame outside the body. These high-energy fractures may have significant complications, including severe bleeding, internal organ damage, and infection.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an automobile or fall accident and sustained a pelvic fracture as a result of this accident, please contact the Haggai Law Firm for a free consultation with an attorney who can help you obtain fair and reasonable compensation for your injuries.