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Broken Bone from a Car Accident? We Can Help.<\/h1>

Serious fractures deserve serious representation. Correll Law Firm handles broken bone claims across the Shenandoah Valley, Richmond, and beyond.<\/p>

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By Beau Correll \u00b7 Published October 02, 2026<\/p>\n\n

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Can You Sue for a Broken Bone from a Car Accident?<\/h2>\n

Yes. If someone else’s negligence caused your broken bone in a car accident, Virginia law allows you to pursue a claim for damages. Broken bones and fractures are serious injuries, and they’re compensable under Virginia personal injury law. The key question isn’t whether you can sue\u2014it’s whether the other driver was negligent and whether you can prove it. This guide explains what broken bone claims cover, how negligence works, what to expect, and how to move forward.<\/p>\n\n

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If you have suffered a broken bone or fracture in a car accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may have a claim. Talk it through with our team — the first case evaluation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Yes, You Can Sue for a Broken Bone from a Car Accident<\/h2>\n

You have the legal right to pursue a claim if someone else’s negligence caused your broken bone. Virginia is a fault-based state: the driver responsible for the accident is liable for your injuries. Broken bones are among the most common serious injuries in car accidents, and courts and insurance companies regularly compensate them.<\/p>\n

The foundation of your claim is negligence. Every driver owes you a duty of care\u2014they must follow traffic laws, drive attentively, and avoid reckless behavior. When another driver breaches that duty through speeding, distracted driving, running a red light, or other careless conduct, and that breach causes your accident and your injury, you have grounds for a claim.<\/p>\n

What Broken Bone Claims Cover<\/h2>\n

A successful broken bone claim recovers damages across several categories:<\/p>\n

Medical Expenses<\/strong>\n– Emergency care, ambulance transport, and hospital admission\n– Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, CT scans, MRI)\n– Surgery and anesthesia\n– Hospital stays and inpatient rehabilitation\n– Physical therapy and ongoing treatment\n– Medications and medical devices (casts, braces, crutches)\n– Future medical care related to the fracture<\/p>\n

Lost Wages and Income<\/strong>\n– Wages or salary lost while you recovered\n– Income lost if you couldn’t work during treatment or rehabilitation\n– Reduced earning capacity if the injury causes permanent disability<\/p>\n

Pain and Suffering<\/strong>\n– Compensation for physical pain during recovery\n– Emotional distress and anxiety related to the injury\n– Reduced quality of life and lost enjoyment of activities\n– Sleep disruption and other non-economic harm<\/p>\n

Permanent Disability or Disfigurement<\/strong>\n– Lasting functional limitations from the fracture\n– Scarring or visible deformity\n– Chronic pain or complications\n– Need for assistive devices or ongoing care<\/p>\n

Property Damage<\/strong>\n– Vehicle repair or replacement costs (separate from injury damages)<\/p>\n

The total value of your claim depends on the severity of your fracture, the type and length of treatment, your recovery time, whether you suffer permanent effects, and the full documentation of your medical bills and lost income.<\/p>\n

How Negligence Works in Broken Bone Car Accidents<\/h2>\n

To win a broken bone claim, you must prove four elements:<\/p>\n

1. Duty of Care<\/strong>\nEvery driver on Virginia roads owes you a duty of care. This is automatic and doesn’t require proof.<\/p>\n

2. Breach of Duty<\/strong>\nYou must show the other driver breached that duty through negligent or reckless conduct. Examples include:\n– Speeding or driving too fast for conditions\n– Distracted driving (texting, phone use, eating)\n– Running a red light or stop sign\n– Failing to yield the right of way\n– Driving under the influence\n– Aggressive or reckless maneuvers\n– Failing to maintain their vehicle<\/p>\n

3. Causation<\/strong>\nYou must prove the driver’s breach directly caused your accident and your broken bone. This means showing a clear link between their negligence and your injury.<\/p>\n

4. Damages<\/strong>\nYou must document your injury and losses: medical records, bills, imaging, treatment notes, lost wage statements, and evidence of your pain and disability.<\/p>\n

Virginia’s Pure Contributory Negligence Rule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Virginia follows a strict rule: if you are found even partially at fault for the accident, you cannot recover any damages. This is called pure contributory negligence. It’s one of the harshest rules in the country, which is why proving the other driver’s negligence\u2014and your own lack of fault\u2014is critical. If you were 1% at fault, you recover nothing.<\/p>\n

Types of Broken Bones and Fractures in Car Accidents<\/h2>\n

Car accidents produce a wide range of fractures, depending on the direction and force of impact:<\/p>\n