Shoulder Pain After a Car Accident

If you have been in a car accident, there is a chance you have suffered a shoulder injury. Neck Injuries are a common car accident injury and have been connected with rotator cuff injuries.

If you are experiencing shoulder pain after a car accident, you know exactly how debilitating it can be to your daily life. Attempting to go about business, as usual, can be difficult when you are hurting and don’t have full range of motion in such a crucial joint. You are at risk for chronic discomfort or even a permanent disability. If you have injured your shoulder in a car accident and are struggling with pain, contact an attorney to determine your rights and to learn more about getting you a fair, reasonable settlement.

Types of Car Accident Shoulder Injuries

The shoulder is made up of two joints, along with cartilage, tendons, and muscles. If one of these parts is injured, it can affect every other part connected to it. Common injuries include:

Bone Fractures
Labral (Cartilage) Tears
Rotator Cuff Tear

If you have suffered one of these injuries, you will need medical examinations, possibly surgery, and likely, physical therapy as well. You will also have to consider the time you will need to take away from work and your normal daily activities. And what will be directly impacted? Your finances. That is unless you have a lawyer who can get you a fair and reasonable settlement for your injuries.

Symptoms of Shoulder Injuries

It is possible to begin noticing signs of a shoulder injury immediately following an accident. However, you may notice the injury hours or even days later. Some symptoms of a shoulder injury are:

Dull or Sharp Pain
Stiffness or Inability to Raise Arm
Swelling
Tingling
Numbness
Weakness
Muscle Spasms
Visible Change in Appearance

If you have been in a car accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical treatment. After you have been properly treated, it’s time to think about the possibility of getting a fair and reasonable settlement.

How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help

In an ideal world, the responsible party’s insurance company would offer a fair settlement that covers your medical expenses, physical therapy expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering with minimal effort on your part. Unfortunately, the insurance company for the person responsible for your injuries is not on your side.

It is their goal to pay as little as possible or avoid paying anything at all. That’s why you must contact a personal injury lawyer to represent you throughout the negotiations and possibly, throughout the legal process as well.