Stress Fracture Resulting From Your Los Angeles Accident

Individuals who are seriously injured in a Los Angeles accident may suffer a bone fracture resulting from a single severe collision.  Unlike a bone fracture which breaks and separates the bone, a stress fracture is an incomplete fracture which generally occurs from repeated or unusual stress on that bone.  Stress fractures are generally described as small cracks in the bone, which are sometimes referred to as hairline fractures.

The symptoms of stress fractures include general pain in the area combined with tenderness on the weight bearing bone.  Stress fractures, just like all other broken bones should be examined by a medical professional, such as a doctor.  And ultimately, the best treatment for a stress fracture is rest where the body may repair the broken bone.

Stress fractures are generally accompanied by other injuries, so you should contact a personal injury lawyer in Los Angeles to discuss the events of your case.  Please speak with our attorneys by calling 800-715-4489.