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Important Facts You Need To Know About Knee Injury Claims

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Many people have suffered knee injuries mainly because the knee is more exposed than other body joints. It is also the largest joint subjected to frequent activities and exercises thus increasing the chances of injuries or strains. The important thing in case of any inflammation or pain around this area is to seek knee injury claims. There are different structures that are embedded to allow the functionality of the knee which they literally constitute.

How a knee injury can occur

Knee injuries are common phenomena among people of all ages from children to the elderly and aged. There are many ways through which a knee injury can occur although frequent cases are usually as a result overuse, daily wear and tear as well as accidents. Knee injuries will generally occur as inflammation or damages to tendons which connect the front thigh muscle to the patella and ligaments which connect the bones. It can also occur on the bones, articular cartilage and meniscus.

Types of knee injuries

There are many knee injuries, depending on the affected structure and those commonly known include:

• Fractures and dislocations – This mostly happens to the patella and the ends of tibia and femur where the joint is formed. They are mostly caused by high impact or energy traumas like accidents and falls. Dislocations happen when bones or ligaments are forced out of the normal alignment caused either by abnormalities or high energy impacts.

• ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) – ACL is commonly associated with athletes since it is caused by heavy rapid landings or changes in direction.

• Posterior Cruciate Ligament – This injury results from a blow to the front of the knee during accidents. They are often less severe and can potentially heal on their own.

• Collateral Ligament Injury – Includes MCLs and usually occurs when the knee is pushed sideways by a heavy blow.

• Meniscal tear – These injuries are related to sports and physically intensive activities which involve tackling, pivoting, twisting and cutting. They are also more prevalent in old age and can arise from a simple twist like those caused when getting off a chair.

• Tendonitis – This includes tears on the tendons caused by over-stretching when jumping, running or even from falls. Direct force from the front of the knee may also lead to tendon injuries.

Knee Injury Compensation

The amount of compensation one can receive for knee injury claims are dependant on the settlement scheme provided which often allows for a minimum and maximum cash value. They are categorized according to the severity of the injury as follows;

Painful bruising and twists - When the injury suffered comprises painful bruises or twists that will recover within a year, the compensation ranges from £1,000 to £4,200.

Twists with progressive symptoms – This compensation is for those with twists and ligament injuries that produce minor on-going symptoms. The range is £4,200 to £10,000.

Torn cartilage –This includes mild injuries like knee dislocations, torn meniscus and cartilage where the patient needs support from knee braces. The compensation ranges from £10,000 to £19,000.

Serious/severe knee injuries – Bad tears or fractures on the patella, Cruciate and ligaments, torn cartilages, limitation on movement, degenerative osteoarthritis are included here. The claim may range from £19,000 to £70,000.

Making a claim is easy, living with an injury is not, so make sure you get the compensation you deserve today and get in touch with a knee injury solicitors such as Tylers Knee Injury Solicitors.

Knee Injury Treatment Procedures

The recommended procedure after suffering a knee injury should follow RICE (rest, ice, gentle compression and evaluation). One should seek immediate advice from the doctor who will evaluate the injury intensity. Available treatments include immobilization, physical therapy as well as anti-inflammatory drugs/medicine. Severe damages may require surgical treatment.

Kirton, L. 2014, Important Facts You Need To Know About Knee Injury Claims.

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