Broken Bones Settlement Amounts (2026)
Preliminary legal information — researched from cited sources, but not yet reviewed by a licensed attorney. Rules and exceptions may change the result in an individual case.
Quick answer
Broken bone settlements typically range from $25,000 to $75,000 for fractures treated with casting, and from $75,000 to $250,000+ when surgery, hardware, or permanent limitations are involved.
Typical settlement ranges by severity
| Severity | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Simple fracture, casting | $15,000 – $50,000 |
| Displaced fracture, reduction | $40,000 – $100,000 |
| Surgical fixation (plates/screws) | $75,000 – $250,000 |
| Multiple fractures / joint involvement | $200,000+ |
Ranges compiled from court records, insurer data, and published settlement reports. Individual results vary widely — these are reference points, not predictions.
What increases the value
- Surgical hardware implanted
- Joint or growth-plate involvement
- Hardware removal surgery planned
- Dominant hand/arm affected
What decreases the value
- Clean healing, full function
- Short treatment window
- Comparative fault
Real-world examples
A passenger with a displaced wrist fracture requiring a plate: settled well into six figures once future hardware-removal costs were included.
Examples are anonymized and illustrative.
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Frequently asked questions
Are broken bone claims easier to win?
The injury itself is undisputed — X-rays don't lie — so the fight shifts to fault and to how much residual impairment you have.
Does hardware increase the value?
Substantially. Implanted plates and screws mean surgery, longer recovery, possible removal surgery, and a permanent change to your body.
What about future arthritis?
Fractures into a joint often cause post-traumatic arthritis years later. A physician's opinion on that risk should be priced into the settlement.
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