Can I Get A Rotator Cuff Injury From A Car Accident?

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After you have been in a car accident, you might be in a lot of pain and you might also not be able to fully move your arms and legs. One type of injury you might suffer is a rotator cuff injury. This can affect your ability to move your arm at all and will especially make it harder to reach upward. If you suffer this type of injury, you will want to receive treatment promptly and you will also want to speak with a car accident injury attorney for help.

How to Know If You Injured Your Rotator Cuff

If you have suffered a rotator cuff injury as a result of your car accident, you may experience pain all over your body including near the front of your shoulder. You might have a difficult time moving your arm and this can have an impact on your quality of life.

However, you will need to undergo a medical examination to know for certain that you have suffered a rotator cuff injury and to also establish that your injuries are the result of your car accident.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

You may not have to pay for your medical expenses at all. The other driver, or their insurance provider, might be required to compensate you for your injuries. However, you will need to work closely with an auto accident attorney to make sure that you can gather the evidence necessary to prove that the other party is at fault for the accident. 

To prove that the other party is at fault, your attorney will gather evidence from the scene of the accident. This includes the debris left behind after the accident and any witnesses who might have seen the accident and are willing to testify on your behalf. 

An Attorney Will Help You Calculate Your Damages

Once your car accident injury attorney has gathered the evidence necessary to prove that the other driver is at fault for your accident, the next step is to determine how much it will cost to recover from your shoulder injury. You will not only need compensation for your initial medical bills but also for future potential medical expenses.

Once you have determined how much you will be entitled to in compensation, it will be time to pursue a settlement. Settling out of court is much faster and more cost-effective. By doing so, with an attorney, you can also make sure that you will receive the best possible deal.

For more information, reach out to a firm such as Houston & Alexander PLLC.

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