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Pelvic Fractures Can Be Life Changing

Have you or someone you know suffered a broken or fractured pelvis from a motor vehicle accident whether it’s in a truck, on a motorcycle or from a car accident? Most victims don’t realize how serious this type of injury can be.  For some, it can be deadly.

The butterfly-shaped bony structure, known as the pelvis, is located at the end of the trunk and protects vital areas such as the bladder, intestines and rectum. These vital areas can be seriously injured when the pelvis is fractured causing long-term injuries.

Common symptoms of a fractured pelvis include pain in the abdominal area, a numbness or tingling sensation, bleeding, trouble with standing or walking, and pain in the buttock or thigh area. Not only can this type of injury cause excruciating pain, but it can also lead to death.

Another concern, besides the excruciating pain this type of injury can cause, is the effects of a long-term recovery time. It can take anywhere from weeks to years to fully recover. Even a slight fracture can take up to 12 weeks to heal. Some victims never fully recover.

It can also affect your ability to perform your duties at work and some people experience a loss of income.

If you or someone you know has suffered a fractured pelvis in a car, motorcycle or truck accident, you should contact a New York injury attorney at the Law Offices of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at (800) 734-9445.

For more information, read our article titled, Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Pelvis Caused by a New York Accident.