In this video by skilled car accident attorney in Towson, Maryland, John Leppler, John discusses the suffering from broken ribs in a Maryland Car Accident.

Video Transcript

How can somebody recover compensation against the at-fault driver's insurance company if they suffer broken ribs due to a car accident? Well, the answer is simple.

The injured victim who suffered one or multiple fractured ribs should immediately consult and retain an experienced personal injury lawyer to immediately file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver and build up the case and go through the litigation process, including taking the deposition of the at-fault driver themself.

Why is this so important? Well, fractured ribs or broken ribs are a little different than other broken bones in the body. The reason is that anybody who's ever experienced broken or fractured ribs, there is nothing you can do as far as treatment for the broken ribs.

You simply need to let time heal. Broken ribs can cause extreme discomfort, trouble walking around, trouble jogging, trouble exercising, even trouble breathing and trouble sitting down. These things cannot be treated through physical therapy or other means, other certain types of medical treatment.

The injured victim simply needs to rest and let time heal the broken ribs. That's why it is so important that the injured victim immediately get a personal injury attorney in Towson to file a lawsuit on their behalf and advocate to the other driver's insurance company regarding the severe pain and suffering, mentally and physically, the injured victim is suffering because of the fractured ribs.

If you have any questions regarding how an injured victim can bring a serious injury car accident claim in the state of Maryland, feel free to call me. I do this every single day and would love to answer any questions you may have. Thank you.