Minnesota Elbow Injury Lawyer Addresses Nature of Elbow Injury Lawsuits
The elbow joint is the meeting point for three bones- the upper arm bone (Humerus), the inner forearm bone (Ulna) and the outer forearm bone (Radius). Elbow injuries can be extremely debilitating because the elbow joint controls so many of your arm and shoulder movements. An injury to the elbow can leave a person unable to lift or carry things, work at a computer, work with tools and perform a number of daily routine tasks.
Typically, elbow injuries occur as a result of repetitive industrial stress or performing the same type of activities over and over again. They can also occur in motor vehicle accidents, and while playing sports. It’s important to name all responsible parties in a claim, so you can recover compensation for your debilitating elbow injury.
The most common injuries include tennis elbow or golfer elbow. These injuries don’t only occur when people are playing with clubs or rackets. They often occur because of the overuse of the forearm muscles, in certain occupations like painting, meat cutting etc. Minor injuries include fractures and cuts, and major injuries can include severe damage to the elbow joint, usually caused by very serious auto accidents, falls or workplace accidents.
It’s very important that you get your injury diagnosed in time, and receive the treatment you need. It’s also equally important that you claim compensation for these injuries because serious injuries like an ulnar nerve injury, can require a minimum of 8 weeks of treatment or more. That means the need for physical therapy, expensive supportive aids, and even surgery.
Ulnar nerve injury is one of the most debilitating of elbow injuries. These injuries can cause degeneration of the muscle. This nerve may be damaged during a fracture or dislocation. Symptoms include:
- Hand pain;
- Finger pain, especially in the fourth and fifth fingers;
- Burning sensation;
- Loss of sensation; and
- Numbness
These injuries must be diagnosed, and treatment must begin as quickly as possible, or you run the risk of losing the use of your hand.
Have you or a loved one been injured because of an elbow injury? Contact a MN elbow injury attorney with the Brown Law Office, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100, or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We don’t charge a fee unless we obtain a settlement on your behalf.
