The average person can expect to have two fractured bones over a lifetime. A broken bone is caused by a sudden and powerful force exerted to the bone. Fractures can be as harmless as a tiny hairline crack or as dangerous as the bone puncturing the skin.

After a moderate to sever automobile accident broken bones are common especially in the leg area.

If you suspect you have a broken bone get medical aid as soon as possible. If your injury was due to the negligence of another person contact a personal injury lawyer.