Tuesday, August 16, 2011

When a Virginia Accident Results in a Torn Rotator Cuff

The rotator cuff consists of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that connect your upper arm to your shoulder blade. Your rotator cuff can be injured from many serious incidents, including sports accidents and vehicle collisions.

Until you sustain a rotator cuff injury, you may not realize just how much you use this area of your shoulder throughout your day. An injured rotator cuff can lead to severe pain as well as limited arm movement, requiring medical treatment. 

After injuring your rotator cuff in an accident, you may be required to get an MRI, CT scan or x-ray in order to determine the full extent of damage. The preliminary treatment for a torn rotator cuff is rest, ice and medication; however, if this course of treatment does not improve your shoulder, steroid injections and even surgery may be required. Fortunately, rotator cuff surgery has a high success rate.

The cost of treating a torn rotator cuff can be very expensive.
You may be eligible to file a Virginia personal injury claim in order to recover compensation for your rotator cuff treatment from the party responsible for your accident. If you hire a Virginia personal injury attorney to help with your claim, your attorney will consider your medical costs (both past and future) as well as any lost income.

Contacting a Virginia Personal Injury Attorney

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you file a Virginia personal injury claim in order to receive compensation for your rotator cuff injury. If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident in the Northern Virginia area, order this 
free consumer guide for accident victims in Virginia. It's packed with useful information that the insurance companies don't want you to know. If you have questions about your case, contact The Parrish Law Firm today for a FREE evaluation - 571-229-1800.