Signs, symptoms, and types of fractures
A fracture happens when a bone breaks due to great force or trauma. In the case of 9/11 victims, their fractures came from the collapse of the buildings and chaos during evacuation. Additionally, many emergency response team members and volunteers were vulnerable to sustaining fractures during the 9/11 recovery efforts.
Common signs and symptoms of fractures include:
- Severe pain
- Numbness
- Swelling, bruising, and discoloration around the injury site
- Deformity of the affected limb (bent or out of its natural position)
- Loss of function, reduced mobility, or inability to bear weight
Fractures come in different types. Your healthcare provider may use the following terms in your diagnosis:
- Open fracture, also called compound fracture
- Closed fracture, also called simple fracture
- Greenstick fracture
- Transverse fracture
- Spiral fracture
- Oblique fracture
- Comminuted fracture
- Segmental fracture
- Avulsion fracture
- Longitudinal fracture
- Buckle fracture
Additionally, there are different names for fractures depending on where they are in the body. Your doctor may give you a diagnosis using the following names of fractures:
- Clavicle fracture also called a broken collarbone
- Shoulder fracture
- Humerus or upper arm bone fracture
- Elbow fracture
- Rib fracture
- Compression fracture
- Facial fracture
- Barton fracture
- Chauffeur fracture
- Colles fracture
- Smith fracture
- Scaphoid fracture
- Metacarpal fracture
- Pelvic fracture
- Acetabular fracture
- Hip fracture
- Femur fracture
- Patella fracture
- Growth plate fracture
- Tibia fracture
- Fibula fracture
- Calcaneal stress fracture
- Fifth metatarsal fracture
- Jones fracture
- Lisfranc fracture
- Talus fracture
- Trimalleolar fracture
- Pilon fracture
If you were diagnosed with any of the fractures mentioned above, you may be eligible for a claim through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund. Contact ELG Law today to start your claims process as soon as possible.
Long-term impact of fractures on 9/11 survivors and support through the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
The 9/11 tragedy caused destruction, emotional scars, and severe physical injuries. Due to the terrorist attacks, the brave first responders, survivors, and other victims were unfortunately left with lifelong challenges to overcome. These victims needed medical care, crucial surgeries, and rehabilitation programs to treat their acute traumatic injuries like fractures.
9/11 victims faced chronic pain, reduced mobility, and deep emotional trauma. The physical and emotional challenges have also greatly affected the livelihood of many victims, leading to lost wages. Furthermore, the victims carry the financial burden of paying off medical and healthcare bills for the treatment of their injuries.
It's nearly impossible to imagine the pain and suffering these victims went through during and after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. As a way to help the victims, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was launched. This program aims to provide financial relief for survivors, emergency response personnel, and others affected by the 9/11 attacks. The VCF gives 9/11 victims a chance to be justly compensated for medical expenses and lost wages, along with the pain and suffering they experienced because of their fracture injuries.
