FINGER INJURIES IN A CAR ACCIDENT:

KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA

PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM

(314) 772-0000 or toll free:  1-800-536-8844

FINGERS:  FRACTURES, BLEEDING, DEFORMITY,

BRUISING, JAMMED, TWISTED, AMPUTATION

Finger injuries sustained in an automobile accident are quite common.  They can range from minor cuts and scrapes to damage to bones, tendons and ligaments.  The fingers are an area of the body that are  mostly used.  A finger injury that is not treated immediately can lead to a permanent deformity.  It is important to control the bleeding of the fingers by elevating the hand.  Swelling and redness may be indicative of an infection and should be properly cared for as soon as possible.

Each finger consists of three bones except for the thumb.  These bones are know as phalanges made up of the proximal phalanx, middle phalanx and distal phalanx.  Injuries to the phalanx are  usually associated with soft tissue injuries.  A dislocation of the joint causes the bone to move out of its normal alignment.  This can be caused by the force of an automobile accident.  Dislocation of the finger can be responsible for causing damage to the surrounding ligaments which actually hold the bones together.  Nerve injuries involving the fingers causes numbness along with damage.  Being thrown about a vehicle in an accident can cause whiplash and finger injuries that result in excruciating pain. 

Jammed fingers that strike the interior of a vehicle upon impact affect the  grip causing it to become exceedingly weak.  Severe fractures and broken bones of the hand may call for partial amputation.  This can result in a deformity of the hand resulting in a claw -like contracture.  Victims that have suffered a severe crush injury may experience constant pain and damage to the ulnar nerve and artery.  By destroying the ulnar nerve along with the artery, an accident victim may notice decreased sensation in their fingers resulting in the need for life-long medication and the inability to care for themselves.

If you have been involved in a vehicular collision caused by the negligence of another driver and have sustained severe injuries to your hands and fingers, please call KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA today to schedule your free legal consultation.  Our attorneys will give you one-on-one personal service and advise you about the law and your rights as an accident victim.  We will consult with you about the nature of your injuries sustained in the accident and the economic damages you have sustained such as medical costs, lost wages, property damages, pain and suffering, and permanent disability.

Gary Kullmann, Andrew Klein and Steve Dioneda, Injury Attorneys

Our law firm provides home and hospital visits for our clients. We also have three locations to serve you:  St. Louis, Missouri; St. Charles, Missouri and Granite City, Illinois.  CALL US TODAY AT:  (314) 772-0000 or toll free 1-800-536-8844 for a free consultation. KULLMANN, KLEIN AND DIONEDA has been dedicated to protecting the rights of injury victims for over twenty years. We are a knowledgeable and experienced law firm that cares about you and your loved ones.

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