Knee and Shoulder Injuries

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Fighting for Fair Compensation for Shoulder and Knee Injuries

Knee and shoulder injuries are a frequent result of work-related falls, strenuous work, and working with your arms overhead. Other types of accidents, such as motorcycle and car accidents also cause knee, shoulder and joint injuries. If you are experiencing knee pain or shoulder pain related to your work or to an accident, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Prompt treatment may prevent permanent damage such as a frozen shoulder or blown-out knee.

If your knee or shoulder injury is work-related or related to an accident caused by someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, disability, pain, and suffering. For a free evaluation by a lawyer who practices exclusively in the areas of personal injury and workers' compensation, contact Smoler Law Office. Attorney Robert Smoler fights hard to recover workers' compensation benefits for employees injured on the job, as well as fair compensation for individuals injured in construction accidents, truck accidents and other accidents.

Types of Shoulder and Knee Injuries

Some types of work are more likely to cause injury such as shoulder strain or knee pain. Painters, plasterers, carpenters and others who often work with their arms overhead put a lot of strain on their shoulder joints. A sudden impact in a car crash or a fall can cause a fractured shoulder or a dislocated kneecap. Assembly workers, furniture movers, and others who use their arms and shoulders repetitively may suffer repetitive strain injury. Some common types of shoulder and knee injuries include:

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