Among the injuries commonly caused by automobile accidents are those involving the shoulder. Whether you have suffered a fractured collarbone, upper arm, or shoulder blade or suffered a torn rotator cuff, the odds are that your medical treatment will cost thousands of dollars and have a significant impact on your ability to work. In these circumstances, it is essential you seek legal counsel immediately. The automobile accident attorneys of Maginnis Howard can assist you in recovering compensation for shoulder injuries in car accidents.
Types of Shoulder Injuries
One of the more well-known shoulder injuries in car accidents is the torn rotator cuff. While many insurance adjusters refuse to take responsibility and deny claims for torn rotator cuffs on the incorrect basis that these injuries can only be caused by repetitive motion, this simply is not true. Acute trauma, such as that involved in a car collision, can and does cause rotator cuff injuries. You may have a partial tear or full-thickness (complete) tear. The injury sometimes occurs when you make a sudden jerking motion within your vehicle. Among the symptoms of a torn rotator cuff are pain at rest, pain when lifting and lowering your arm, weakness when lifting or rotating your arm, and a cracking sensation when moving your shoulder. Surgery is frequently required for torn rotator cuffs, but not always.
Treatments
Other car accident shoulder injuries include fractured bones such as your clavicle (collar bone) or humerus (upper arm). Some breaks may resolve with ice, physical therapy, and a sling, but others may require surgery. Complicated collar bone breaks, in particular, require surgery using screws and rods. In rare cases, you may also sustain a broken scapula or shoulder blade. Other severe injuries may accompany a fractured shoulder blade and should be immobilized and treated immediately.
Contact Us
The experienced automobile accident attorneys of Maginnis Howard offer free evaluations for shoulder injuries in car accidents. All personal injury matters are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any attorneys’ fees unless and until we make a recovery of financial compensation for you. We represent clients across the Carolinas from our offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Fayetteville. Our attorneys can travel to clients who cannot travel due to their injuries. Contact us today for your free consultations.
