According to Healthline, there are key differences between ligaments and tendons:
- Ligaments connect bone to bone. They tend to be more compact, and therefore less flexible, than tendons.
- Tendons connect bone to muscle. Though they may lead to serious injury, damage to a ligament may be even more significant.
These types of connective tissue allow us to complete many of the moves necessary to our daily routines, and play a critical role in your physical health. Injuring either a tendon, ligament, or both may be painful and detrimental in several ways.
If you or a loved one suffered a tendon or ligament injury in Los Angeles, California that you believe somebody else caused, a Los Angeles torn ligaments and tendons lawyer may be able to help you seek the compensation you may be entitled to. Call the team from Pintas & Mullins Law Firm at (800) 794-0444 for a free consultation.
How You may Tear a Ligament or Tendon
Ligaments and tendons play a central role in allowing our body to move, stretch, and bend, but these connective tissues have breaking points. Per Healthline, some of the types of injuries that may affect a ligament or tendon include:
- A strain: the technical term for over-extending or tearing a ligament. For example, athletes may be prone to tearing their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or other ligaments that allow their knees to function at full capacity.
- A sprain: the term that applies if you tear or overstretch your tendon (as opposed to your ligament). Healthline explains that some areas potentially affected by a strain include your back and feet.
- Chronic injuries such as tendonitis: may occur when your tendon becomes inflamed. This could be a genetic condition exacerbated by the heavy use of a tendon.
You may develop injuries to either your ligaments, tendons, or both in a variety of scenarios. According to UCLA Health, athletes may be the most susceptible to a tendon or ligament injury, and an athletic injury may be cause for a lawsuit. However athletes alone do not suffer these injuries, and you could also suffer a ligament or tendon injury from:
- A motor vehicle accident: if your body twists or is directly struck in a way that causes your ligament or tendon to be overextended or bent awkwardly.
- A workplace injury: whether from a specific incident or as the gradual result of overuse.
- A slip or trip and fall injury: as you could fall in a way that may cause overextension or tear of your ligament or tendon.
There are additional ways of potentially incurring a ligament or tendon injury that may be due to the negligence of another person. If you suffer such an injury, UCLA Health says symptoms may include:
- Pain, which could be severe depending on the nature of your injury
- Swelling
- Weakness in the area of your body affected by the ligament or tendon injury
- Spasms in any muscle affected by the ligament or tendon injury
The treatment for a tendon or ligament injury may include rest, which may have adverse implications for your ability to earn a living.
A Ligament or Tendon Injury may Affect Your Work Status
If you injure a tendon or ligament, you may not be able to work for an indefinite period of time because:
- Weakness or pain prevent you from doing your job
- Even if you can do your job, proceeding instead of resting your injury may result in lasting harm to you
- The symptoms of your injury worsen as the result of your work
You should not be forced to work through an injury, whether because of the threats or insinuations of an employer, your own fear that you will not be able to pay your bills, or any other factor. You may have numerous options for obtaining compensation you may be entitled to based on the nature and circumstances of your injury.
A Los Angeles torn ligaments and tendons lawyer may be able to explain your options for seeking compensation you may be entitled to. Call our team at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm for a free consultation.
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You may be Entitled to Workers’ Compensation or Negligence-Based Awards
Depending on the circumstances under which you suffered a ligament or tendon injury, you may be entitled to:
- Workers’ compensation benefits
- Awards that you may obtain through a lawsuit
You may be able to pursue workers’ compensation benefits if your injury came during the course of your job. If your injury did not happen while you were on the job, but you believe that another person acted in a way that contributed to or directly caused your injury, a personal injury lawsuit may be able to help you.
Speaking with a lawyer may help determine which option may be best for you. Beyond advising you on the matter, a lawyer may:
- Help you file your workers’ compensation claim
- Defend you from any attempts by your employer to fire you or intimidate you into working before your injury heals
- Initiate a lawsuit
- Collect evidence and documentation pertaining to your accident and injuries
- Represent you in settlement negotiations or at trial
- Protect your rights
Depending on the nature and severity of your injuries, and the course of action you take to seek compensation, possible benefits or awards may include:
- The period that you are unable to work
- Medical expenses related to your injury
- Pain and suffering
- Any permanent disability that arises from your tendon or ligament injury
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