Westport Shoulder Injury Attorney

When you suffer a shoulder injury, you will most likely need time off from work, as well as perhaps physical therapy or even surgeries in order to recover. The most serious shoulder injuries could also lead to permanent impairment, and, depending on the kind of job you have, you may not even be able to return to work. If your shoulder injury was due to someone’s negligent actions, such as in a car accident or slip and fall incident, those parties should be the ones held legally and financially liable. Westport shoulder injury attorney Kevin L. Hoffkins can help you determine who is at fault for your harm and take proper legal action so that you have the compensation you need for your recovery. The Law Offices of Kevin L. Hoffkins offers comprehensive and compassionate legal representation to Westport residents as well as those in the surrounding areas. If you have suffered a shoulder injury caused by negligence, Mr. Hoffkins can assist you in exploring your legal options. Call our office today at (203) 612-7015 or contact us online to find out more about your potential claim.

Motor vehicle accidents are common sources of shoulder injuries. In Westport, these collisions can occur on highways like U.S. 1 or I-95, or on more local roads such as Compo Road or Main Street. Slip-and-fall accidents can also cause a significant shoulder injury. Dangerous falls can happen anywhere - due to uneven sidewalks, unkept parking lots, or in shopping malls like the Village Center. If you’ve suffered a shoulder injury in a fall or collision, a seasoned Westport personal injury lawyer at the Law Offices of Kevin L. Hoffkins can help investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident and find who may be liable. Some of the most common shoulder injuries that victims of car accidents or slip and fall incidents face include:

• Dislocations
• Rotator cuff and other ligament tears
• Nerve or tendon damage
• Breaks
• Bruises

Other injuries, such as those to the neck, can also affect shoulders. Adhesive capsulitis, or “frozen shoulder” can result in some situations as well. This happens when the capsule of the shoulder joint becomes inflamed and the shoulder bones are then unable to move freely in the joint. Elderly victims have a higher risk of suffering this type of inflammation if their initial injuries are not diagnosed and treated properly. Around 15% of Westport residents are over the age of 65, which makes them more susceptible to these types of aggravating injuries. If you’ve been involved in an accident, it is important to seek immediate medical attention. Shoulder injuries, in particular, can have symptoms that are not readily apparent, and any pain or discomfort should be promptly addressed. After seeking treatment, victims with shoulder injuries should contact a personal injury attorney in Westport to discuss any potential legal claims.

When a shoulder injury is caused by another party’s negligence, victims may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. For cases arising out of Westport accidents, victims may pursue lawsuits in the Superior Court for the Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk, located in Stamford. To establish negligence, it must be shown that the defendant breached their duty to act as a reasonable and prudent person would under the same, or similar, circumstances. It also must be shown that this breach was a proximate cause of the victim’s shoulder injury and that they suffered damages. In car accident cases, it is most often a negligent driver who acts unreasonably by speeding, running red lights, texting while driving, or otherwise driving recklessly. Property owners are responsible for injurie sustained on their premises if they allow for unreasonably dangerous conditions to exist or fail to warn visitors of them. Once a defendant is deemed negligent, victims may be awarded compensation for medical costs, lost income, or loss of earning capacity.

Suffering a serious shoulder injury can be a painful experience. Victims often need to make multiple trips to the doctor, engage in physical therapy, and have additional treatment for these injuries. All of this treatment costs money, and those responsible for causing the injuries should be the ones who pay. Westport shoulder injury lawyer Kevin L. Hoffkins helps his client hold negligent parties legally liable. Mr. Hoffkins has dedicated his 30 year career to injury victims, working tirelessly to make sure his clients obtain the best possible outcome in their case. If you’d like to find out more about your legal options, contact the Law Offices of Kevin L. Hoffkins at (203) 612-7015 or online to speak with a lawyer today.