Broken bones and fractures can be very serious. They can lead to severe pain, deformity, and loss of motion. Because of the seriousness of these injuries and the future complications possible, anyone experiencing these types of injuries should to talk to an attorney who handles personal injury cases. You'll need to tell the attorney everything you can about your injury. After considering all the facts, your attorney will probably be able to say whether you have a case or not. Your lawyer will also be able to tell you what facts may prevent you from having a good case. For instance, in some states your own negligence might prevent a recovery of damages. In other states, your claim may be reduced based on a comparison of your negligence against the negligence of the person who injured you. For more information, talk with an attorney who specializes in personal injury cases.