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A broken bone can put you out of work for weeks, drain your savings, and leave you leaning on others for everyday tasks. When another party's negligence caused the fracture, New York law entitles you to seek compensation. The Law Offices of Darren T. Moore P.C. represents injured people throughout New York City, and our broken bone injury team builds each claim to hold the responsible party accountable. From our Madison Avenue office, we serve clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. You pay nothing unless we win. To speak with a New York City broken bones injury lawyer today, call (917) 809-7014 for a free case evaluation.
Fractures often mean surgery, months in a cast, and time away from work. You need a firm that treats those losses seriously and prepares every case as if it will go to trial.
Our results reflect that approach. We have recovered millions for injured New Yorkers, including an $11,250,000 result for a construction worker who fell and a $5,025,000 recovery after a multi-vehicle collision. Past results never guarantee a future outcome, but they show how we value serious injury claims.
Clients choose our team for concrete reasons:
Our attorneys handle the full range of accidents that break bones, from highway collisions to construction site falls. That breadth means we understand how these injuries happen and how insurers try to undervalue them. One client thanked our team for "making a traumatic incident stress-free," and that focus on the person behind the injury guides every broken bone claim we take.
Yes. Under New York's no-fault insurance system, most people injured in car accidents can recover for pain and suffering only if their injury meets a legal threshold called a serious injury. A fracture qualifies.
New York Insurance Law § 5102(d) lists the categories that constitute a serious injury, and a bone fracture is specifically named. This matters because it lets you step outside the no-fault system and pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for the full harm you suffered.
That harm often goes well beyond a hospital bill. A serious fracture can require surgery, hardware, and physical therapy, and it can leave lasting stiffness or weakness. Because a broken bone clears the threshold, our team can pursue compensation for both your economic losses and your pain and suffering.
When a broken bone comes from a fall, a construction accident, or another cause unrelated to a car crash, the no-fault threshold usually does not apply. In those cases, you may file a standard negligence claim.
Strong medical proof is the foundation of any fracture claim. We make sure your X-rays, imaging, and treatment records clearly document the break, because that evidence connects your injury to the accident. The sooner you have a lawyer gathering those records, the harder it is for an insurer to question your injury.
Broken bones range from a thin hairline crack to a shattered bone that breaks the skin. The type of fracture affects your treatment, your recovery time, and the value of your claim.
We handle claims involving many fracture types, including the following:
Certain bones break more often than others in serious accidents. We see frequent fractures of the wrist, arm, hip, ankle, leg, and ribs, along with more complex breaks of the pelvis and skull. A hip fracture can be life-altering for an older adult, and a shattered leg can require multiple surgeries and months of rehabilitation.
Most broken bones we see in New York City stem from preventable accidents. Our attorneys represent people hurt in motor vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle crashes on crowded city streets. We also handle fractures from construction and scaffold falls, a leading cause of serious injury for workers across the five boroughs.
Premises hazards cause many other problems. A slip on an unsalted staircase, a fall in a poorly lit parking garage, or an elevator or escalator failure can all break bones. When a property owner or contractor ignores a known danger, we work to hold them accountable for the resulting injuries.
The party that owes you compensation depends on where and how your fracture happened. Identifying every responsible party is one of the most important parts of building your claim.
Depending on the accident, liable parties may include:
Often, more than one party shares the blame. Our team investigates each potential source of liability because every added insurance policy can expand the compensation available to you.
No two broken bone injuries carry the same value. Your claim depends on the severity of the fracture, whether you needed surgery, how long you could not work, and whether you face permanent limits.
New York does not cap most personal injury damages, so a serious fracture with lasting effects can support a substantial recovery. We pursue two categories of compensation.
Economic damages cover your measurable financial losses after an injury. These damages pay for your emergency care, surgery, and hospital stays. You can also claim future medical costs, including hardware removal and physical therapy. If you cannot return to work, you can recover lost wages and reduced earning capacity. Additionally, this compensation reimburses out-of-pocket costs such as transportation and home help.
Non-economic damages cover the human toll of your injury. They provide financial recovery for your physical pain and suffering during treatment and recovery. Your claim can also address your loss of enjoyment of daily activities and hobbies. If you experience permanent scarring or disfigurement from surgery, you may be eligible for financial compensation. Finally, non-economic recovery accounts for the emotional distress tied to a long recovery.
Certain factors tend to increase the value of a broken-bone claim. Multiple surgeries, permanent hardware such as plates or screws, nerve damage, and an inability to return to the same job all point to a longer recovery. We document each of these effects so no part of your loss is overlooked.
To understand what your fracture claim may be worth, call our New York City broken bone injury lawyers at (917) 809-7014 for a free case evaluation.
Results matter when everything is on the line
Compensation in a broken bone case depends on proving that someone else's negligence caused your injury. That means proving the core elements of negligence: A duty of care existed, the at-fault party breached that duty, the breach caused your fracture, and the injury left you with real damages.
In motor vehicle accidents, you may still have a legal claim even if the other driver or their insurer blames you for the crash. However, a major 2026 update to Civil Practice Law and Rules Section 1411(b) altered the state's traditional fault rules for motor vehicle accidents. Under this new modified comparative negligence standard, you cannot recover any compensation if your share of fault is greater than 50 percent.
Insurance companies often argue that you caused your own fall or crash. We push back with evidence because a larger share of the blame shifted onto you means a smaller recovery for you.
From your free case evaluation forward, we manage the legal work so you can focus on healing. Our first priority is preserving evidence before it disappears, including scene conditions, surveillance video, and maintenance or repair records. We also handle communication with the insurance companies, so their adjusters call us instead of you.
Next, we build the financial picture of your injury. We collect your medical records and bills, work with your doctors to determine your long-term prognosis, and calculate the future costs a serious fracture can entail.
Then we negotiate from a position of strength. Insurers tend to move faster when they see a case prepared for court, so we document everything and stand ready to try your case if a fair offer is not made.
You stay in control throughout. We explain each settlement offer and share our honest assessment of its value. When an insurer refuses to offer what your fracture is worth, we are prepared to take your case to trial.
Every broken-bone claim is subject to a deadline. In most New York personal injury cases, you have a 3-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Miss it, and the court can dismiss your case for good.
Some claims move much faster. If a city or public agency shares blame, such as a fall on a broken public sidewalk or an injury on an MTA bus, you must first file a formal notice of claim. New York requires that notice within 90 days of the injury, and the lawsuit itself within 1 year and 90 days.
These shortened windows are easy to miss when you're focused on healing. Because evidence also fades quickly, we encourage injured New Yorkers to speak with our team as soon as possible after a fracture.
There is no fixed value because your recovery depends on the severity of the fracture, your medical costs, your lost income, and any permanent limits. A minor break that heals fully is worth less than a shattered bone that needs surgery and leaves lasting pain. Since New York does not cap most personal injury damages, serious fractures can support significant recoveries.
Yes. New York Insurance Law classifies a fracture as a serious injury, allowing you to pursue a claim against the at-fault driver for pain and suffering rather than relying solely on basic no-fault benefits. This is one reason broken bones from a crash often support stronger claims than soft-tissue injuries.
Most New York personal injury claims carry a 3-year statute of limitations from the date of the accident. The deadline is far shorter when a government entity is involved, often a notice of claim within 90 days and a lawsuit within 1 year and 90 days. Missing any of these deadlines can end your claim, so early legal advice matters.
Yes, you can often still recover compensation after a motor vehicle accident in New York. However, motor vehicle accident cases now follow a modified comparative negligence rule. If a jury or court finds you more than 50 percent at fault, you cannot recover any compensation.
Nothing upfront. We handle broken bone injury claims on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fee unless we win compensation for you. Your free case evaluation costs nothing, and if we do not recover for you, you owe us no fee.
Seek medical care right away, even for a minor break, because prompt records tie your fracture to the accident. Keep your discharge papers, photos of the scene, and the contact details of any witnesses, and avoid giving the other side's insurer a recorded statement before you speak with a lawyer. Then call our team so we can preserve evidence and protect your claim.
A broken bone can keep you from work, sleep, and the activities you love. You should not carry that burden while the at-fault party's insurer works to pay you as little as possible.
The Law Offices of Darren T. Moore P.C. is ready to help. Our New York City broken bones injury lawyers investigate the cause of your fracture, calculate your full losses, and negotiate hard for the compensation you deserve. Led by attorney Darren T. Moore, our team serves injured people in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and we charge no fee unless we win.
Do not wait for a deadline to pass or for evidence to disappear. Call (917) 809-7014 or reach us through our contact page today for a free case evaluation from a New York City broken-bones injury lawyer.
Darren Moore is the founder of The Law Offices of Darren T. Moore, P.C. and a dedicated New York personal injury attorney. Known for his relentless advocacy and client-focused approach, he has spent his career helping injury victims pursue justice and recover the compensation they deserve. Darren handles a wide range of personal injury matters and is committed to delivering personalized representation for every client.
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