San Jose Broken Bones and Internal Injuries Lawyer
The Recovery Is Long. Your Claim Should Cover All of It.
Fractures and internal injuries from a San Jose car accident can mean surgery, months off work, and complications that last for years. Our attorneys make sure the insurer pays for the whole recovery, not just the first X-ray.
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Some of the Most Severe Trauma a Crash Can Cause
The force of a car accident is violent, sudden, and severe. Broken bones and internal injuries are among the most serious harm it leaves behind: the recovery is long and hard, and some injuries bring complications or permanent disability that follow you for years. The physical, financial, and emotional costs can be extreme.
California law protects drivers and passengers hurt this way. But insurers know these claims are expensive, and they push to settle before anyone knows how well you’ll heal.
You may have a claim if:
You broke a bone or suffered an internal injury in a crash someone else caused, in whole or in part
You needed surgery, a hospital stay, or a long course of treatment, or your recovery is still going on
Your injury has kept you from work or from everyday life
The crash happened within roughly the last two years
Talk to us before you talk to the insurer. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
What to Do After a Fracture or Internal Injury
Get checked at an emergency room, even if you can walk.
Adrenaline masks pain, and internal bleeding or organ damage may not be obvious at first. Some of the most dangerous injuries are the ones you can’t see.
Tell your doctors about every point of impact.
Where the seatbelt, steering wheel, door, or dashboard hit you, and any pain in your chest, ribs, or abdomen. Make sure it goes into your records.
Follow through on orthopedic and follow-up care.
Imaging, surgery consultations, and physical therapy show how serious the injury is and how long it’s taking to heal.
Keep proof of what you can't do.
Missed shifts, help you needed at home, activities you had to give up. A cast comes off; the lost months still count.
Don't settle until your doctors know the outcome.
Whether a fracture heals cleanly, needs more surgery, or leaves permanent limits often isn’t clear for months. Settle first, and you can’t go back.
Let us handle the insurer.
Don’t give a recorded statement or sign a release. We take the calls from here.
How We Prove the Full Cost of a Serious Injury
A fracture diagnosis tells an insurer very little on its own. Breaks differ in location, severity, treatment, and prospects for a full recovery. Common fractures in San Jose crashes include:
- Stable fractures, where the bone stays mostly intact and is likely to heal with treatment
- Transverse fractures, a horizontal break across the bone
- Oblique fractures, an angled break
- Comminuted fractures, where the bone breaks into multiple pieces
- Open or compound fractures, where the break may pierce the skin
Internal injuries can be just as serious: internal bleeding, broken ribs and punctured lungs, bleeding and bruising in the brain, and trauma to the kidneys, liver, and other organs. Components and objects inside the vehicle cause many of them, and a person thrown from a vehicle can suffer massive trauma.
Our job is to connect the crash to every consequence that followed. In one Santa Clara County case, our client suffered multiple fractures and needed elbow surgery with hardware placement. We documented the surgery, therapy, future treatment recommendations, and how the injuries changed her daily life, and recovered the full policy limits of $1,305,000.
We start with a claim against the responsible driver’s insurer and negotiate with your interests first. If the insurer refuses to settle for a fair amount, we take your case to court.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is different.
What a Broken Bone or Internal Injury Claim Can Cover
Serious fractures and internal injuries rarely end with one hospital visit. Your claim should reflect the whole recovery.
Emergency care, surgery, and follow-up
Ambulance and ER care, imaging, surgery, hospital stays, physical therapy, and any future procedures your doctors recommend.
Lost wages and earning capacity
The time you missed while healing, and the earnings you lose if your injury limits the work you can do.
Long-term complications and permanent disability
A bone that heals poorly or an organ that doesn’t fully recover can change your life for years. That future belongs in the claim.
Pain, suffering, and the life you had before
The pain of the injury and its treatment, the emotional strain of a long recovery, and the activities you can no longer enjoy.
California Law After a Fracture or Internal Injury
Fault comes first
Your claim is against the driver who caused the crash, and usually their insurer. We prove negligence with the police report, scene evidence, and witness accounts, then prove your losses with your medical records.
Partly at fault? You can still recover
California follows pure comparative negligence: your compensation is reduced by your share of fault, never eliminated.
Serious injuries can exceed the other driver's policy
Many drivers carry only California’s minimum coverage. Your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage can fill the gap; we review every available policy.
Deadlines
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months for a claim against a government entity. Long treatment can eat into that time, so call early.
Protect the Value of Your Claim
You have a legal duty to mitigate your damages. For a fracture or internal injury, that means keeping every orthopedic and follow-up appointment, finishing physical therapy, and respecting your doctor’s restrictions on work and lifting. Returning to heavy work too soon, or skipping therapy, gives the defense a reason to blame a slow recovery on you.
Two habits protect you:
- Keep a simple injury journal. Pain levels, mobility, sleep, missed days of work, and appointments, especially while you’re in a cast, a brace, or recovering from surgery.
- Route every insurer contact through us. Adjusters are trained to get admissions on tape; “the bone has healed” is not the same as “I’ve recovered,” and they’ll treat it as if it were.
We coordinate with your medical providers so billing can wait until your case settles.
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Your San Jose Legal Team
Founding attorney Jimin Oh has handled thousands of auto accident cases and is a member of Million Dollar Trial Lawyers. She built this firm after her own husband was seriously injured in a car accident; she knows what a long recovery does to a family’s work, finances, and routine, and she built a team around that understanding: an attorney, case manager, and treatment coordinator on every case. Based at 1253 Park Ave, minutes from the Santa Clara County courthouse.
San Jose Broken Bones and Internal Injuries FAQs
What kinds of fractures happen in car accidents?
Many. Stable fractures, transverse and oblique breaks, comminuted fractures where the bone shatters into pieces, and open or compound fractures that can pierce the skin. The type and location of the break shape your treatment, your recovery, and the value of your claim.
What internal injuries are common after a crash?
Internal bleeding, broken ribs and punctured lungs, bleeding and bruising in the brain, and trauma to the kidneys, liver, and other organs. Objects inside the vehicle cause many of them, and being thrown from a vehicle can cause massive trauma.
I felt fine at the scene. Could I still have an internal injury?
Yes. Adrenaline masks pain, and internal injuries aren’t always obvious right away. Get examined promptly, even if you feel fine; it protects your health and your claim.
My fracture has healed. Is my case over?
Not necessarily. Some fractures lead to long-term complications or permanent limits, and your claim can include lost wages, pain and suffering, and future care, not just the bills you’ve already paid.
Should I settle before I know if I need surgery?
No. Once you settle, you can’t reopen the claim. We wait until your doctors can say what your recovery will look like before we value your case.
What if the other driver's insurance isn't enough?
Your own UM/UIM coverage may pay the difference. We review every policy that could apply, including ones you may not have considered.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the injury, and as little as six months for claims against a government entity. Call as early as you can.
What does hiring you cost?
Nothing upfront. We cover case expenses and get paid only if we win, as a percentage of your recovery. No hidden fees.
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Solution Now Law Firm
1253 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
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