Knee Injury Compensation Claims

There are a number of ways in which you can damage your knees, and unfortunately it is one of the most common injuries that you can sustain. As knees include kneecaps within a complex system of bones, tendons, cartilage and ligaments, there are lots of different components that can be affected. Some examples of injuries that can lead to a compensation claim include:

• Ligament tears
• Dislocations
• Cartilage damage
• Muscle injuries including sprains and strains
• Damage to the kneecap
• Housemaids knee, which is also known as bursitis

Knee injuries are most commonly caused by a twisting or a bending to the knee, and the main signs and symptoms are significant pain and swelling to the area. If you have suffered a knee injury, you can likely claim knee injury compensation.

Typically, knee injuries are diagnosed with an initial physical examination before you may have to undergo an X-Ray or an MRI. Treatment of knee injuries typically depend on the type and severity of the injury and can involve what is known as RICE therapy. This is:

• Rest
• Ice
• Compression
• Elevation

Additionally, if your knee injury is particularly severe, you may require physical therapy or even surgery. If you have suffered such an injury, our solicitors can help you with your knee injury compensation claim.

If you’ve suffered a painful knee injury, all of the different elements of your situation will be considered in the process of your knee injury compensation claim being calculated.

The different factors that will be considered include:

• Any travel expenses that you have had to pay in the time that you have been receiving medical care
• Any medical expenses that you have already paid, in addition to any future treatment
• How your injury will affect your ability to work, and how they might result in a loss of earnings