Quick Answer Car accident fractures — wrist, rib, ankle, vertebral, clavicle — require immediate evaluation, imaging, and orthopedic management. MAIC provides urgent fracture evaluation with on-site X-ray and advanced imaging, plus orthopedic surgery consultation when needed. No-Fault covers all treatment. Call (888) 991-5290.

Common Fractures from Car Accidents

  • Vertebral fractures: Compression fractures of the lumbar or thoracic spine from axial loading forces
  • Rib fractures: From seatbelt restraint or steering wheel impact
  • Clavicle fractures: From seatbelt impact or side-impact collisions
  • Wrist fractures: From bracing against the steering wheel or dashboard
  • Ankle and foot fractures: From foot positioning at impact (brake or clutch pedal)
  • Orbital and facial fractures: From airbag deployment or windshield impact

Diagnosis at MAIC

MAIC's on-site digital X-ray provides immediate fracture identification. For fractures with associated soft tissue pathology — vertebral fractures with disc herniation, ankle fractures with ligament tears — MRI provides the complete picture needed for surgical planning and litigation documentation.

Treatment and Documentation

MAIC's board-certified orthopedic surgeons provide fracture evaluation, surgical consultation where indicated, and causation opinions connecting the fracture pattern to the accident mechanism. All orthopedic findings are documented in structured reports for No-Fault, and civil court submission. Call (888) 991-5290 for same-day evaluation.