Harrisburg Pulled Ligaments Lawyers

In the absence of medical training or intensive study of the human anatomy, most people carry on with their lives without knowing or understanding how the body works. The connective tissues that enable movement are easily taken for granted until an injury or illness compromises their ability to function properly.

Ligaments are the fibrous bands that connect one bone to another and play in important role in the musculoskeletal system. They are designed to move along a joint’s axis of motion and to bear normal strain.

When they are compelled to move in the wrong direction or are subjected to excessive force, pulled ligaments may result. If you have been the victim of assault or negligence that has caused ligament damage, you may be able to file a legal action seeking compensation for your injury. Contact the Harrisburg pulled ligament lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.

Degrees of Injury

Though commonly identified as a “pull”, the injuries that result from an overextension of a ligament are formally called sprains. Often associated with participation in sports, the severity of a sprain’s effects can vary a great deal. Physicians have created a system of coding the seriousness of a sprain injury based on the extent of damage involved. The five degrees of pulled ligaments are:

• First Degree – Insignificant tears that may cause minimal pain
• Second Degree – Ligament tear leading to notable pain and swelling
• Third Degree – Total rupture
• Fourth Degree – Broken ligaments and localized bones, typically needs surgery
• Fifth Degree – All ligaments and bones around a joint are broken, irreparable, may necessitate amputation

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The medical costs of your injury should not be borne by your family if another individual caused the damage. Contact the Harrisburg pulled ligaments lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.