Can You Recover For A Torn Rotator Cuff After An Accident?

Torn rotator cuffs are very common and painful injuries that can occur after an impact accident such as a car accident, traffic collision, or slip-and-fall. If you have suffered a rotator cuff injury in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your injuries.

How Do Torn Rotator Cuff Accidents Occur?

The rotator cuff is the group of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage that surrounds the shoulder joint. Its job is to keep the shoulder steady within the shoulder socket. When one of the tendons is torn from either overuse or injury, a rotator cuff tear occurs.

Torn rotator cuff accidents can happen after any abrupt movement, impact, or fall. They are particularly common in car accidents because the shoulder is very susceptible to impact injuries, based on how a driver typically positions their hands on the steering wheel. 

The blunt force of being hit from behind, for example, when your hands are placed on the steering wheel and arms are outstretched, can cause serious shoulder injuries. The impact of a deployed airbag or any other blunt force can also cause a shoulder injury.

How Is A Torn Rotator Cuff Treated?

Treatment for a torn rotator cuff ranges from the conservative (rest and ice) to invasive (surgery), depending on the severity of the injury. Some common treatments for torn rotator cuffs include:

• Injections: Steroid injections are used to reduce shoulder pain, but are usually only temporary solutions.
• Therapy: Physical therapy can help strengthen the shoulder and can sometimes heal the injury. Physical therapy is more commonly a part of recovery from a rotator cuff injury (such as after surgery), as opposed to the only solution.
• Arthroscopic Surgery: Surgeons use arthroscopic tools to make small incisions to reattach the torn tendon to the bone.
• Open Tendon Repair: Surgeons use larger incisions to reattach the tendon to the bone.
• Tendon Transfer: Surgeons take a tendon from another part of the body, which is used to replace the damaged one.
• Shoulder Replacement: For severe injuries, an artificial joint replaces the injured shoulder.

How Can You Recover Compensation for Your Injuries Through a Lawsuit?

Many people can recover compensation for their rotator cuff injuries after a car accident. When you contact our law firm, we will review your case and advise you on how to proceed with a lawsuit and guide you throughout the process.

If your injury was caused by another party’s negligence, we can assist you in recovering damages from the party, or parties, at fault. You may be able to recover compensation for damages, including:

• Past and future medical bills
• Physical therapy
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages due to missed work
• Loss of earning capacity
• Permanent injury or disability

Contact Natasha Misra Law to get the personal care and attention your case deserves. Schedule your free consultation today.