Shoulder Injuries: Lawsuits and Damages

SHOULDER INJURIES One of the most common workplace and accident injuries are shoulder injuries.  Shoulder injuries can be painful and often full recovery does not occur. Victims of these types of injuries face a long recovery and a period of inactivity that can last months. MOST COMMON TYPES OF SHOULDER INJURIES Rotator Cuff Tears Shoulder Dislocation Cartilage Tear Clavicle, Humerus, or Scapula Fractures Hyper Extended Elbows Most people who suffer shoulder injuries experience pain, sore muscles, aching and stiffness.  Usually people have difficulty in moving or lifting their arm. Individuals may experience tingling, numbness, pain, swelling and changes to their range of motion. Shoulder injuries can cause long periods of disability and pain.  Often a blunt force like a car accident, slip and fall or being hit by an object can cause the ligaments, tendons, and bones in the shoulder to break or tear. Shoulder fractures, separations, dislocations, and tears can lead to an early onset of arthritis.  Impact to your shoulder from a fall or accident can speed up any degenerative changes in your body and reaggregate certain preexisting conditions. If you have a shoulder injury, it is important to get to an orthopedist who specialized in treating shoulders.  Often physical therapy