Accidents That Can Cause Serious Joint Injuries

There are a number debilitating injuries you could potentially suffer in a New York accident. One of the long-lasting injuries commonly suffered is a joint injury. Victims of knee, shoulder and ankle joint injuries often need extensive physical therapy, surgeries, medications and time away from work to recover. Depending on the cause of the accident, injured victims may be able to seek compensation for the injuries, damages and losses sustained.
Knee joint injuries can have a major impact on a victim’s quality of life by substantially limiting his or her physical abilities. Damage to any of the lateral, medial collateral, patellar or anterior ligaments can result in a considerable loss of mobility and pain whenever the knee is flexed. Damage to the lateral or medial meniscus can also result is significant pain. Knee joint damage can occur in a slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accident, an on-the job accident, or a New York car accident.
Victims of shoulder joint injuries may sustain damage to the ligaments attached to the shoulder blades. These types of injuries could result in substantial pain and a limited range of motion. Some shoulder joint injuries are considered major because of how they can affect every aspect of the victim’s life. Shoulder injuries often require corrective surgeries and extensive physical therapy. Ankle joint injuries can be debilitating as well. There are many ligaments in the ankle that may sustain damage in an accident. Running, jumping and even walking can become difficult when an ankle ligament is strained or torn.
In cases involving joint injuries, negligent parties such as motorists and property owners can be held liable. Victims of joint injuries would be well advised to seek legal guidance from a skilled personal injury attorney. Compensation may be available for damages including, but not limited to medical bills, time away from work, past and future pain and suffering, and cost of physical therapy.
The experienced New York personal injury attorneys with The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help injured victims receive the compensation they need and rightfully deserve. Call our offices today at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) to discuss your legal rights and options at no cost. We can also help with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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