Knee Injuries

Accidents caused by careless conduct may take many forms and cause a wide range of injuries, including serious damage to a victim’s knee. A personal injury attorney can help someone who has been harmed by another party’s carelessness determine the appropriate defendants to sue and assist the victim in taking legal action. If you or a loved one has been hurt in an automobile accident, a truck crash, a slip and fall, an incident of medical malpractice, or another situation, the knowledgeable Pembroke Pines knee injury lawyers at Cohn & Smith are here for you.

An important step to take in investigating an accident case is to gather and explore the victim’s medical records. In accidents that result in knee injuries, there may be evidence of a fracture, sprain, strain, tear, dislocation, or other damage to the victim’s cartilage, tendons, meniscus, or ligaments. The treatment for a knee injury may be nonsurgical or surgical, and it may require extensive physical therapy. As the case is prepared for trial, a knee injury attorney at our Pembroke Pines firm can work with medical providers, including the plaintiff’s treating physician, to obtain expert testimony concerning the nature and cause of the harm to the plaintiff’s knee and their future prognosis. This will help in determining the appropriate amount of the associated medical expenses, such as hospital bills and doctor’s fees.

Proving the medical expenses associated with a plaintiff’s knee injuries is just one component of a Florida personal injury case. To bring a negligence claim, the plaintiff must first establish the legal duty that was owed to them. They must then prove that the defendant breached the duty. Then, the plaintiff must show that they were harmed by the defendant’s conduct and that this conduct was the proximate and legal cause of the plaintiff’s injuries and damages. These may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost earning capacity, and diminished quality of life.

Personal injury claims must be brought within a certain time period, known as the statute of limitations, or the right to compensation will be considered to have expired. Also, preparing a negligence case takes not only skill and determination but also a considerable amount of time. Thus, it is important for a knee injury victim to contact an attorney soon after the accident. Hiring competent counsel early in the process is also critical in dealing with claims of comparative fault, which may arise if the defendant alleges that the plaintiff contributed to the accident. While this may reduce a damages award, a finding of comparative fault will not eliminate the plaintiff’s ability to recover compensation in Florida unless they were entirely at fault.

As one of the largest joints in the body, the knee is very vulnerable in an accident. Injuries to the knee may be extremely painful and expensive to repair. They often leave a victim with not only substantial medical expenses but also a permanent physical impairment that may limit their employment prospects. Call Cohn & Smith at (954) 431-9100 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation if you need a car accident attorney or guidance in another personal injury claim. Our Pembroke Pines knee injury attorneys also help victims in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Davie, Weston, Sunrise, Tamarac, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Aventura, and cities across North Dade County.