St. Petersburg Accident Blog

A Florida Fall Accident Can Lead to a Broken Collar Bone

Most of the time, when you slip and fall or trip, all you sustain is a bruised ego.  However, some fall accidents are more serious than others and can lead to painful injuries.  A fractured collar bone is one of the most common bone breaks and can occur when you fall.  Typically, a broken collar bone happens when you fall with an outstretched arm or land on the outside of your shoulder.

The collar bone, also known as the clavicle, runs from the front of your shoulders to the sternum.  In a fall accident, the impact of hitting the bone on a hard surface, such as the ground or an object, can cause the clavicle to fracture.  This type of injury is painful and can take weeks to recover from.  Usually treatment involves rest and a sling that keeps the shoulders back, but occasionally, surgery is required.  Physicians also tend to recommend physical therapy in more severe cases.

If you have fractured your collar bone in a Florida slip and fall accident, you may be able to hold the property owner liable.  Property owners have a duty to keep their premises free from any known dangers and can sometimes be held responsible for damages caused from the accident.  You should contact a Florida injury attorney at the Law Offices of William K. Saron at (727) 345-4566 or (866) 836-4947 for legal advice.