TORN LIGAMENT INJURY CLAIMS
TORN LIGAMENT INJURY LAWYER IN BARRIE
If you or a loved one is suffering from a torn ligament following an accident, the personal injury lawyers at Littlejohn Barristers in Barrie, Ontario, can help. We understand those torn ligaments can cause extreme pain and impact your daily life. To find out if you’re eligible to receive compensation for your damages, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
WHAT’S A LIGAMENT?
Ligaments are tough, fibrous bands of connective tissue that attach one bone to another. As such, they help strengthen and support your joints. While ligaments are strong, they aren’t flexible. Consequently, high-impact accidents can cause them to stretch or tear, resulting in severe injury.
COMMON CAUSES OF TORN LIGAMENTS
Severe ligament tears happen when excessive force is placed on a joint. These injuries often occur following:
Your ankles, knees, wrists, thumbs, neck, and back are the most susceptible to ligament tears.
SYMPTOMS OF A TORN LIGAMENT
Localized pain, swelling, stiffness, bruising and other symptoms of a torn ligament usually appear immediately after an accident. However, sometimes symptoms don’t appear until several hours after the injury has occurred. While some ligament tears are relatively minor, you shouldn’t take them lightly. It’s important to visit a doctor immediately if you can’t bear any weight on the affected body part or your symptoms worsen.
DIAGNOSING A TORN LIGAMENT
Torn ligaments can be challenging to diagnose as X-rays may not reveal the extent of the soft tissue damage. It’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer following an accident immediately. They can refer you to the appropriate medical professionals to correctly assess your condition for its treatment.
COMPENSATION FOR LIGAMENT INJURIES
Recovering from a severe ligament tear can be a long and painful process that results in extensive medical bills and lost time at work. For example, you may need a cast or crutches, pain medication, physical therapy or even surgery to repair the torn ligament.
In Ontario, if you’re injured in an accident, regardless of whether you’re at fault, you have the right to seek compensation for damages, including out-of-pocket medical expenses and lost income. In many instances, you will be compensated for your pain and suffering. The easiest way to determine if you can make a claim is to contact a personal injury lawyer at Littlejohn Barristers.
TORN LIGAMENTS LAWYER IN ONTARIO
If your life has been affected by a severe ligament injury following an accident, the lawyers at Littlejohn Barristers can help. Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of clients in Barrie, and the surrounding areas receive compensation for their injuries. Our lawyers are skilled in all types of personal injury claims, including motor vehicle accidents, spinal cord injuries, slip and fall injuries, disability claims and traumatic brain and head injuries. To schedule a free consultation, contact us today.
Torn ligaments can be challenging to diagnose as X-rays may not reveal the extent of the soft tissue damage. It’s important to speak with a personal injury lawyer following an accident immediately. They can refer you to the appropriate medical professionals to correctly assess your condition for its treatment.
CONTACT A LAWYER IN BARRIE, ONTARIO & AREA
For your convenience, we’re located just minutes from the County Courthouse. Call Littlejohn Barristers today at 705-725-7355 to find out how we can help you in your fight for justice. Our office is in Barrie, but our lawyers are proud to serve Midland, Collingwood, Orillia and surrounding Ontario areas.