For over 20 years, the Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyers at Kantrovitz & Associates have successfully handled all types of workplace injury claims, including those related to torn ligaments. We are proud to serve injured workers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.
Ligament Tear InjuriesThe most common ligament torn is the anterior cruciate ligament holding the knee joints. These ligaments join the upper and lower leg bones and stabilize the knee. A tear in one of these two ligaments can have various consequences, including:
Because our legs are propellers of movement and depend upon the knee, any tear, however minor, can cause great damage. Left untreated, these tears can permanently compromise the essential tissues, cartilage, and bones that make movement possible.
Causes of Ligament TearsThough these kinds of injuries are typically related to sports injuries, workers often tear ligaments through weight-bearing activities such as balancing, bending, or moving. Common causes of ligament injury include:
Any work requiring constant stop-and-go motion or slight knee bends may cause ligament tears. Workplace accidents resulting in tears often involve:
Ligament tears are more common in females and occur with greater frequency with age. As the ligament becomes weaker, tearing becomes more likely and should be addressed immediately.
Job-Related Consequences and CompensationLigament tears can have a dramatic impact on your ability to work. Nearly every job requires some degree of walking or bending, however infrequent. A torn ligament can cause debilitating, painful symptoms and severely limit work due to:
Massachusetts workers’ compensation law provides benefits for partial and total disability caused by workplace injury. The state’s no-fault system awards injured workers benefits, regardless of fault.
Workers’ Compensation for Ligament TearsPartial and temporary total disability benefits include:
Depending on their severity, ligament tears may require extensive treatment, rehabilitation, and time off work. The injured worker is entitled to compensation for these costs.
Consult a Work Disability Attorney TodayIf you have a torn ligament, contact the Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorneys of Kantrovitz & Associates today. For over 20 years, we have provided high quality legal representation to injured workers with ligament tears, helping to get them back on their feet. We recover compensation for disabled workers in communities including Boston, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, and Merrimack Valley. Call 800-367-0871 for a free consultation or contact us online.