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Orange Broken Bones Lawyer

Trusted Broken Bone Attorney in Orange, CA

A broken bone does not wait for a convenient time. The cast comes off eventually, but the medical bills, the missed paychecks, and the pain that wakes you up at night do not disappear on their own. What you need right now is to know that every dollar this injury has cost you gets counted, including surgery, hardware, physical therapy, and time away from work.

Our Orange broken bones lawyers at Bentley & More LLP have taken fracture and catastrophic injury claims to a jury when insurance companies refused to pay fair value. That trial-ready reputation can push adjusters to take your claim seriously from the first call.

Tell us how the break happened and what it has already cost you. We will tell you what your claim may be worth and what your options are now.

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Fracture Cases Our Orange Broken Bones Attorneys Handle

Bone breaks in Orange happen on the Orange Crush interchange, on other roads, in parking lots, on job sites, and in other locations across the city. We handle:

• Car, motorcycle, and rideshare accidents: A crash on Chapman Avenue, Tustin Street, the Orange Crush interchange, or any other street can shatter a bone in an instant. The medical bills start piling up before you even leave the hospital.
• Slip, trip, and fall accidents: Wet floors, cracked pavement, and unmarked hazards at Orange stores and apartment complexes cause serious fractures, especially among older adults.
• Workplace and construction accidents: Falls from ladders or scaffolding, and equipment that strikes a worker, cause many of the fractures we see on the job. Workers’ compensation alone often does not cover the full loss.
• Defective products: A collapsing ladder, a failing vehicle part, or unstable furniture can break bones even when you did everything right, and the manufacturer can be held responsible.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents: Cyclists and walkers struck by vehicles suffer severe fracture injuries that require multiple surgeries to repair.

Our Orange broken bones attorneys build every claim around the specific way your fracture happened, because that is what determines who pays and how much.

What an Insurance Company Won’t Tell You About Your Fracture?

Bone fractures that are serious enough to need surgery, plates, or screws often cost more than an insurer’s first offer covers. If your break was serious enough to send you to UCI Medical Center on The City Drive, Orange County’s only Level I trauma center, that may show the injury was severe, not minor. Insurance adjusters know that a trauma-center record carries weight, which is one reason some adjusters try to settle before that record becomes part of your claim.

The insurance company won’t tell you that you have the right to know the full extent of your injuries before you agree to a settlement. A fracture that heals crooked, or a joint that never fully recovers, can affect your ability to work for years, and that lasting impact belongs in your claim’s value too.

California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1 generally gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit, and less time if a government entity, like the city or Caltrans, caused the accident. Waiting only gives the insurance company more time to build its defense while your evidence and memory fade. However, you do not have to settle or go to trial within two years.

FAQs About Orange, CA Broken Bones Laws

Will You Take my Broken Bone Case to Trial in Orange?

Yes, if a fair settlement can’t be reached. Our attorneys in Orange are ready and willing to take a fair-value dispute to trial, though whether a specific case goes to trial depends on its facts and evidence.

Does It Matter That I Was Treated at UCI Medical Center in Orange?

It can help your claim. UCI Medical Center, located on The City Drive right in Orange, is Orange County’s only Level I trauma center. Its orthopedic trauma team specializes in complex fractures, including breaks that heal incorrectly without the right surgical care. Records from a Level I trauma center document exactly how severe your break was, backed by imaging and surgical notes that an insurance company cannot easily dismiss.

How Is a Broken Bone Claim Valued in California?

In California, value depends on the exact type of fracture you suffered, the treatment it required, and how it affects your ability to work and live day to day going forward. A displaced or open fracture needing surgery, plates, or screws is worth more than a simple, non-displaced break that heals on its own with a cast. We build your claim around your actual medical records, your lost wages, and the physical limits you are living with right now, not a generic formula an insurance company applies to every file that crosses its desk.

How Long Do I Have to File a Claim in California?

Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, California generally gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit for a broken bone. If a government agency, such as the city of Orange or Caltrans, caused the accident, you must file a formal claim within six months instead. Missing either deadline can end your case for good, so it helps to talk to a broken bones lawyer as soon as you are able after treatment.

Talk to an Orange Broken Bones Lawyer Today

You should not have to sort out medical bills, insurance phone calls, and lost income while you are still healing from a broken bone. Tell us how the injury happened and what it has already cost you in medical care, missed work, and daily struggle, and we will walk you through your options honestly, at no cost. If you hire us, there is no fee unless we win your case. Contact Bentley & More LLP today to schedule a free, confidential consultation with an Orange broken bones lawyer who is ready to fight for every dollar your case is worth.

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Client Testimonials

“I can’t thank Bentley & More enough, especially Steve. After my dad’s passing in a car accident, they secured a settlement we are so grateful for. From the start, they made sure we were taken care of, handling everything so we didn’t have to worry. Steve went above and beyond, always there when we needed support, and it was such a relief knowing we were in good hands. If you’re looking for a firm that truly cares, Bentley & More is the one. Highly recommend them!” – Kevin Jimenez ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Bentley & More LLP Office

Address: 4931 Birch Street Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone: (949) 870-3800