Shoulder Injuries Caused by Car Accidents | Lawsuit Legal

Car Accident Shoulder Injury Claims

Have you injured your shoulder in a car accident?

Shoulder injuries can be excrutiatingly painful and leave victims with substantial pain and suffering, impact mobility, and mounting medical bills.

The shoulder joint is particularly vulnerable to injury during the sudden impact of a collision.

To make matters worse for victims, the recovery timeline can be extensive and require months of treatment for complete healing.

At Lawsuit Legal, our experienced personal injury attorneys understand the profound impact that shoulder trauma can have on your quality of life.

We can help you navigate the legal claim process after a serious accident to obtain the compensation you deserve so you can focus on recovery.

 

 

Common Shoulder Injuries After Car Accidents

Your shoulder is an intricate network of bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments that together to provide the range of motion we often take for granted. An impact with the steering wheel, or forceful wrenching of the upper torso during collision can cause devastating trauma to this vulnerable network of tissue and bone. Among the car accident injuries we most commonly encounter, shoulder injuries can be counted among the most painful and lasting. When your body is violently jolted during a car crash, the physical trauma can cause several types of shoulder injuries:

Rotator Cuff Tears

Cuff tears occur when the group of muscles and tendons that stabilize your shoulder joint are stretched or torn. These injuries often result from the forceful impact against a seatbelt or steering wheel and can cause persistent pain, weakness, and reduced range of motion.

Shoulder Fractures

A broken shoulder can include broken clavicles (collarbones), scapula (shoulder blade), or proximal humerus (upper arm bone) – commonly result from direct impact trauma during collisions. These fractures can be particularly painful and may require surgical intervention.

Shoulder Dislocations

Dislocations in the shoulder are caused by the ball of the upper arm bone (humerus) is forced out of the shoulder socket. The violent forces in car accidents can easily cause this painful injury, which may lead to instability and recurrent dislocations.

Labral Tears

Damage to the cartilage rim surrounding the shoulder socket is known as a labral tear. These injuries often occur alongside dislocations and can cause catching sensations, pain with certain movements, and shoulder instability.

Bursitis and Tendinitis

We commonly encounter bursitis and tendinitis in car accident victims. In the days following the initial trauma the shoulder tissues can become inflamed and cause these painful conditions. These conditions can take time to develop and show symptoms and can cause persistent pain and limited function in the days following a crash.