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Shoulder Injury Lawyers
in Dallas-Fort Worth
CASES WON
SUCCESS RATE
30+ YEARS
EXPERIENCE
YOU WIN OR PAY NOTHING
PROVEN RESULTS
$13 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Car Accident
Fatality
$1.8 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Truck Accident
Spinal Injury
$9.5 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Defective Product
Brain Injury
$6.5 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Workplace Accident
Head Injury
$10.75 MILLION
TOTAL RECOVERED
Motorcycle Wreck
Head Injury
$864,000
TOTAL RECOVERED
Truck Accident
Spinal Injury
Dallas-Fort Worth Shoulder Injury Lawyers
If you’ve suffered a shoulder injury in a car accident, you could be dealing with pain and costly medical treatment that could even require surgery, depending on the type and severity you’re dealing with.
Because we rely on our shoulders for many activities and arm-related motions, an injury could prevent you from returning to work for some time and could have a significant impact on other areas of your life as well.
If someone else’s recklessness or negligence caused the crash and your resulting shoulder injury, you have the right to seek compensation for the harm you’ve suffered and losses you’ve incurred. With an experienced Dallas shoulder injury lawyer like those at Tate Law Offices, P.C., on your side, you could recover the compensation you need to pay your medical bills, recoup lost wages from time missed from work, and move on with your life.
We will be ready to discuss your case when you contact us for a free, no-obligation case review. Our team works on a contingency-fee-basis, which means you won’t pay us any fees unless and until we collect for you.
Contact us any time, day or night, by calling us, by chatting with us live, or by filling out a contact form today.
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Most Common Types of Car Accidents That Cause Shoulder Injuries
Virtually any car crash has the potential to cause severe injuries to the shoulder. In general, the occupants of a vehicle could suffer shoulder fractures or broken bones in the shoulder due to the impact of the crash.
Other injuries include rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, shoulder joint or labral tears due to the instinctive bracing of your body for impact, the sudden, sometimes violent jolt of the impact itself, the instantaneous tightening of your seat belt at the split-second of impact, and, if you are in the front seat, the deployment of the airbag.
Virtually any type of collision could cause a severe shoulder injury, including:
- Rear end collisions
- Head on collisions
- T-bone accidents
- Sideswipe accidents
- Rollover accidents
Once you’ve sought medical treatment for your shoulder injury, it is crucial to contact a car accident attorney right away. Your lawyer can investigate the cause of the crash, determine whether another party was negligent, and help you pursue the compensation you’re rightfully owed.
Types of Shoulder Injuries in a Car Crash
The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint and is composed of the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone), as well as numerous tendons, ligaments, and muscles.
Shoulder injuries will generally fall into two broad categories, instability and impingement.
- Instability is when a shoulder joint is out of alignment which causes pain when you raise your arm. A common symptom of this type of injury is that it feels like the shoulder is slipping out of its joint. This type of injury is commonly reported by victims of car accidents.
- Impingement happens when a shoulder muscle rubs against the top of the scapula or shoulder blade.
Injuries to the shoulder can also be placed into three general categories: fractures, dislocations, and soft tissue injuries. These injuries range from minor to extremely serious, and often include:
- Strain or sprain
- Bursitis
- Dislocation of shoulder
- Separation of a shoulder
- Fracture of the clavicle
- Fracture of the scapula
- Fracture of the humerus
- Torn ligaments or tendons
- Torn rotator cuff
- Bursitis
- Arthritis
Symptoms of Shoulder Injuries and Risks of Not Seeking Medical Treatment
After an accident, shoulder injuries can reveal themselves in multiple ways, including:
- Your shoulder is stiff and tender and hurts more at night and interferes with sleep.
- Your shoulder hurts in a specific location that worsens with physical exertion.
- You suffer pain when you move the arm in any direction.
- You notice weakness in your shoulder while performing activities that previously caused no pain or discomfort.
- You feel pain or tenderness in your shoulder when you reach overhead or reach behind your back.
- There is inflammation, tingling, loss of feeling, or weakness in your shoulder.
- Your shoulder area is discolored, pale, or has a bluish tint.
After any crash – and particularly if you’ve suffered a shoulder injury – be sure to seek immediate medical attention. Getting treated right away can improve your chances of a speedy recovery, limit complications caused by not seeking medical care, and generate a medical record. This is crucial, because the insurance company for the driver responsible for the crash could argue that any delay in treatment is a sign that you are not as hurt as you claim.
Compensation for Shoulder Injuries in a Dallas Car Accident
- Past and future medical expenses, including emergency medical care, surgery, rehabilitation, assistive medical devices, and others
- Lost wages, including past wages and any decrease in your earning capacity in the future
- Physical disability or impairment
- Aggravation of a preexisting injury
- Damage to your family relationships (loss of consortium)
- Loss of household services, if your shoulder injury prevents you from performing duties around the house as you once did
- Pain, suffering, and mental anguish
Contact Tate Law Offices, P.C., for Help with Your Shoulder Injury Claim
The Dallas car accident lawyers of the Tate Law Offices, P.C., know the wide-ranging impact that a shoulder injury can have on your life. We know that results matter, and obtaining this compensation is vital to your life and the lives of those who depend on you. That’s why we prepare every case as if it will go to trial, and we aggressively fight for the maximum compensation possible for your claim.
Call us, fill out a contact form, or chat with us live to schedule your free consultation with our Dallas shoulder injury lawyers today.
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Featured FAQ
SHOULD I SEE A DOCTOR IF I THINK I MAY HAVE A SHOULDER INJURY?
If you were in an accident, you should always see a doctor after being subject to an impact from a vehicle collision or other situation. Shoulder, back and neck injuries sometimes do not show up for several days after the adrenaline rush of the initial trauma wears off. It’s best to make sure you are not suffering from an injury if you have been in a collision accident.
DO I NEED A SHOULDER INJURY LAWYER FOR MY ACCIDENT?
If you have a shoulder injury, you should at least speak with a personal injury attorney regarding your case. You should never speak to an insurance adjuster before consulting with a lawyer experienced in shoulder, back and neck injuries. A lawyer can guide you on what steps you should take and handle building a solid case to prove you were injured due to negligence, that the defendant is responsible, and determine how much you should be able to collect for you damages.
SHOULD I SIGN ANY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION FORMS REQUESTED BY ANY INSURANCE COMPANY INVOLVED IN MY ACCIDENT?
No. You should never sign any forms you receive from any insurance company or its representatives. All forms and legal documents should be handled by your attorney.
WHAT IF I’M IN THE HOSPITAL AND CAN’T COME TO TATE LAW OFFICES?
WHAT IS A CONTINGENCY LEGAL FEE?
It is a fee paid to the attorney after the case has been successfully settled or litigated. It is usually based on the gross amount collected. The attorney does not charge for his time or expenses unless he is successful in collecting compensation for the client. This type of fee allows the client to pay nothing upfront and to transfer the risk to the attorney regarding the outcome of the case. Most clients highly prefer a case to be on a contingency fee basis.
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Tim Tate, of Tate Law Offices, PC, has represented victims of injuries day-in and day-out throughout the state of Texas as well as in numerous other states throughout America over the last two decades. In addition to being licensed as an Attorney at Law by the Supreme Court of Texas, Tim is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice, both of which advocate and advance the rights of injured victims against insurance companies.
