Savannah Workers Comp Knee Injury

Your knees are the largest joints in your body. When you suffer a knee injury at work, nearly every aspect of your life will be impacted as walking, standing, and even sitting may become difficult. People whose jobs require a great deal of walking or standing—such as nurses, construction workers, waiters, and mechanics—may not even be able to perform their jobs.

Types of Knee Injuries

The knee is a complicated structure made up of ligaments, bones, tendons and cartilage. When it is injured, one or all of these can be damaged, leading to excruciating pain and a long road to recovery.

Some of the most common knee injuries include dislocation, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tears, meniscal tears, tendon tears, patellar fractures and tibia fractures.

Treatment and Prognosis

While many knee injuries can be treated by surgery, recovery can take many months. Even still, some patients may never regain the full use of their knee or knees again.

Benefits After Suffering a Knee Injury

If your knee was injured due to a slip and fall or other accident at work, you will need financial assistance to cover your medical bills as well as to compensate you for missed work. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at The Turner Firm are ready to guide you through the process of filing a claim, and will advocate for you to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome in your case. Call today to schedule a free evaluation of your case.