A pelvic fracture is one of the most serious orthopedic injuries a person can suffer. Because the pelvis protects major blood vessels, nerves, and internal organs while supporting the body’s entire weight, fractures can result in life-threatening complications, lengthy hospitalizations, multiple surgeries, and permanent disabilities. Many victims face months of rehabilitation before they are able to walk, work, or resume their normal daily activities.

At Flynn Law, our experienced pelvic fracture lawyers represent injury victims throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York who have suffered catastrophic pelvic injuries because of another person’s negligence. Whether your injury resulted from a motor vehicle accident, workplace accident, slip and fall, construction accident, or another preventable event, our legal team is committed to helping you pursue the compensation you deserve.

Flynn Law proudly represents clients throughout Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island, providing experienced representation in complex personal injury and workers’ compensation claims.

What Is a Pelvic Fracture?

The pelvis is a ring-shaped group of bones connecting the spine to the lower extremities. It provides stability, supports body weight, protects the bladder, intestines, and reproductive organs, and serves as the attachment point for many muscles and ligaments.

A pelvic fracture occurs when one or more of these bones break because of significant trauma. While some fractures remain stable, others disrupt the pelvic ring, causing internal bleeding, nerve damage, organ injuries, and life-threatening complications requiring emergency surgery.

Our pelvic fracture lawyers understand the devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences these catastrophic injuries often create.

Common Causes of Pelvic Fractures

Pelvic fractures generally occur during high-energy accidents.

Common causes include:

Many of these accidents occur because another individual, employer, property owner, or corporation failed to maintain a safe environment.

Symptoms of a Pelvic Fracture

Symptoms vary depending upon the severity of the fracture.

Common symptoms include:

Severe pelvic fractures require immediate emergency medical treatment.

Types of Pelvic Fractures

Pelvic injuries range from relatively stable fractures to complex injuries involving multiple broken bones.

Common types include:

The more unstable the injury, the greater the likelihood that emergency surgery will be necessary.

Serious Complications

Pelvic fractures frequently involve injuries beyond broken bones.

Complications may include:

Because of the pelvis’s close proximity to major blood vessels, severe pelvic fractures may become life-threatening without immediate medical care.

Pelvic Fractures After Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicle collisions remain one of the leading causes of catastrophic pelvic injuries.

Victims commonly suffer pelvic fractures during:

The tremendous force generated during these accidents often causes multiple orthopedic injuries in addition to pelvic fractures.

Flynn Law aggressively represents seriously injured motorists throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York.

Workplace Pelvic Injuries

Employees working in construction, manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, and industrial settings face increased risks of severe pelvic injuries.

Common workplace accidents include:

Workers’ compensation benefits may provide important medical and wage replacement benefits. However, many injured workers also have third-party claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners.

Medical Treatment

Treatment depends upon the severity and stability of the fracture.

Medical care may include:

Many victims require several surgeries before reaching maximum medical improvement.

Compensation Available

Victims of pelvic fractures often experience significant financial losses.

Compensation may include:

Flynn Law works with orthopedic surgeons, trauma specialists, economists, life-care planners, and vocational experts to accurately evaluate the full value of every claim.

Why Choose Flynn Law?

Pelvic fracture cases frequently involve catastrophic injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and lifelong care.

Insurance companies often focus only on initial medical bills while overlooking future surgeries, chronic pain, mobility limitations, and diminished earning capacity.

Flynn Law works closely with:

Our attorneys build comprehensive cases designed to maximize every client’s financial recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need surgery for a pelvic fracture?

Many unstable pelvic fractures require surgery using plates, screws, rods, or external fixation devices. Stable fractures may heal with rest and rehabilitation.

How long does a pelvic fracture take to heal?

Recovery varies depending upon the severity of the injury. While some fractures heal within several months, complex pelvic injuries may require a year or longer of rehabilitation.

Can a pelvic fracture cause permanent disability?

Yes. Severe pelvic fractures may result in chronic pain, arthritis, limited mobility, nerve damage, sexual dysfunction, or permanent work restrictions.

How long do I have to file a claim?

The filing deadline depends on the laws of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York. Consulting an experienced attorney as soon as possible helps protect your legal rights.

Contact Flynn Law’s Pelvic Fracture Lawyers

A pelvic fracture can permanently affect your mobility, independence, career, and quality of life. If you or someone you love suffered a serious pelvic injury because of another person’s negligence, Flynn Law is prepared to help.

Our pelvic fracture lawyers proudly represent clients throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New York, including Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. Contact Flynn Law today for a free consultation and learn how our experienced legal team can help you pursue the compensation you deserve after a catastrophic pelvic injury.