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Brief Overview of Joint Injuries in Accidents
Joint injuries often occur in
car accidents,
construction accidents,
slip & fall accidents and/or trip-and-fall accidents. A joint is an area of the body where two bones are attached for the purpose of providing motion. A joint usually consists of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. Joints are grouped according to their motion: a ball and socket joint or a hinge joint. Examples of joints are the: knee, shoulder, elbow and ankle. Knee and shoulder injuries are the most common joint personal injuries.
- Knee - The knee is the joint where the thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia). This joint is protected by the knee cap (patella). The area where the femur and tibia meet is cushioned by cartilage called the meniscus. The meniscus acts as a shock absorber, absorbing the impact of the body's daily activities and keeping the bones separated. In addition to the meniscus, the knee is also comprised of various ligaments that connect the femur and tibia. These are called the collateral ligaments. There are several collateral ligaments in the knee including medial, lateral and posterior.
- Shoulder - The shoulder is the flexible ball-and-socket joint formed by the junction of the upper arm (humerus) and the scapula. This joint is cushioned by cartilage that covers the face of the glenoid socket and the head of the humerus. The joint is stabilized by a ring of fibrous cartilage (the labrum) around the glenoid socket. Ligaments connect the bones of the shoulder, and tendons join these bones to surrounding muscles. The biceps tendon attaches the biceps muscle to the shoulder and helps stabilize the joint. Four short muscles that originate on the scapula pass around the shoulder, where their tendons fuse together to form the rotator cuff.
When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident, trip and fall, construction accident, or other type of accident they can sustain injuries to a joint. Persons who sustain a personal injury to the knee can damage or tear the meniscus or cruciate ligament. Persons who sustain a personal injury to the shoulder may tear the labrum or rotator cuff. When these areas are injured the victim usually will require surgery. If you have suffered a joint injury in an accident, contact a New York City personal injury lawyer who can seek compensation on your behalf for any hospital or medical expenses you have in incurred as a result of the accident.
NYC Personal Injury Lawyer: Legal Help When You Need It Most
At Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, we provide high quality personal injury representation to those victimized in accidents, and we are immediately available to serve you in your case. If you or a loved one has sustained an injury to the knees, ankles, elbows, wrists and/or shoulders you may be entitled to compensatory damages and medical expenses. Please contact us for an initial consultation at no cost to you. An experienced
HKD personal injury lawyer is available to assist you, 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.
Have you suffered joint injuries in an accident? If so, contact a New York City injury lawyer
who can help you in seeking restitution for your pain and suffering.