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Meniscus Tear Injuries To The Knee In A Car Accident
Knee injuries in car accidents occur with great frequency and symptoms usually involve popping or other noises which can be audible when the knee is moved. Knees injuries often occur when the knee hits the dash and there is an initial bruise. A MRI is an important tool used to identify a meniscus tear which can be full or partial. Meniscus tears may impair and hinder one’s walking without a noticeable limp or gait impairment.
Meniscus tear injury settlements may range from several thousand dollars to $75,000 or $100,000 or even more as each case is very fact specific. It is best to check with an injury lawyer if you are wondering what your case is worth. Meniscus tear injury settlement values will depend upon many factors which include whether there was a knee reported problem at the car accident crash scene or how soon after the car accident it was reported. Other meniscus tear injury settlement values will differ depending upon whether there is surgery and whether there are residual symptoms and if walking or running is impeded in the future.
Age also plays a role as well as prior reported knee issues in meniscus tear injury cases in Oregon and Washington state. In handling these cases over 15 years of injury law work I know that these cases get very complicated because they do tend to end up with high value injury settlement if the case is worked up properly. A skilled attorney should be usually the latest technology to get all the finer points across to the insurance and the jury if it goes that route.
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March 29th, 2010 at 1:05 am
I was fully stopped at a stop light behind a truck. In an instant, I was struck from behind by a car and the impact trajected my jeep and struck the parked truck infront of me. Eventhough I was restrained by a seat belt, I was thrown forward and both my kneees struck the narrow projected instument panel sides. I was thrown back again and struck my neck against the low head rest. My head was wiped violently and I saw stars and ringing sensation in my ears for a brief moment. I was dizzy for a brief moment and broke into panic sweat and my heart pumped very fast and I gasped for breath. The impact force was great enough to deform my seat that will not return to full upright position.
MRI shows meniscus tear and extrusion on both knees. Walking is very difficult especially climbing stairs, and unknowingly stepping into floor depression. All fun activities shelved. Fast becoming out of shape for lack of exercise. Surgery discussed but not performed. Not sure of real benefit. Afraid of complications. Cortisone shots, chiros and phy theraps. I’m 57 yrs old. Doctor not optimistic abt healing.
Any idea abt what my knees are worth in a claim. I have a lawyer but he is a conservative gentleman and wont talk money value untill treatment done. I’m real curious. Resident of NE
March 30th, 2010 at 5:00 pm
I was involved in a car accident in November last year where another driver pulled straight out of a side road on to the main road that i was driving along and hit my car, causing my vehicle to spin in the road. I am currently seeking personal injury compensations but this all new to me so I would value some help on how much I should ask for.
March 18th, 2012 at 12:29 am
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