Syracuse, New York, Joint And Dislocation Injuries

Jed Dietrich, Esq., Recognized as a Super Lawyer and American Institute of Trial Lawyers Litigator of the Year, is Committed to Defending the Rights of Joint and Dislocation Injury Accident Victims Across Syracuse. If You or a Loved One Has Been Injured in an Accident That Was Not Your Fault, You Deserve Aggressive Representation and an Attorney Willing to Fight for Your Rights.

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Joint and dislocation injuries can be far worse than a muscle strain or sprained ankle. Some joint and dislocation-related conditions can cause debilitating pain and are associated with risks that include chronic discomfort, skeletal instability, and irreversible nerve damage. Recovery is not always guaranteed, and often costs more money than most working families can afford to pay.

You do not have to accept uncertainty. If you or a loved one has suffered a joint or dislocation injury in an accident that was not your fault, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. could help you assert your rights to a fair recovery, obtaining the evidence needed to build a compelling, evidence-based claim for compensation.

Please send us a message online or call us today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a joint and dislocation injury lawyer near Syracuse to discuss your best options for effective legal relief.

An Overview Of Joint And Dislocation Injuries The Potential Causes of a Joint or Dislocation Injury

Joint and dislocation injuries are typically the result of either overuse or blunt force trauma. Some of their most common causes include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Car accidents;
2. Motorcycle crashes;
3. Commercial vehicle collision;
4. Slip-and-fall accidents; and
5. Sports injuries.

The Most Common Types of Joint and Dislocation Injuries

Joint and dislocation-related injuries vary immensely in their complexity, but can typically be placed into any of the three following categories:

1. Sprains: A sprain is an injury caused by the tearing or overextension of the ligaments that connect two or more bones together in a joint. Most sprains are reported in the ankles, but other joints can be affected. Very severe sprains could require surgery.
2. Strains: Strains, or muscle strains, are an injury to the body’s muscle fibers or its tendons. Minor sprains are usually characterized by mild pain shooting from overstretched tissue, but more serious injuries sometimes cause partial or total tears. Like sprains, some strains may require surgery to heal.
3. Dislocations: A dislocation is the separation of two bones at a joint. There are hundreds of joints in the body, any of which could be dislocated in an accident. However, most dislocations occur in the shoulders, fingers, elbows, knees, or hips. These injuries can be extremely painful and typically warrant a trip to either the doctor’s office or an emergency department.

The Long-Term Risks of a Serious Joint or Dislocation Injury

Joint injuries, especially strains and sprains, do not always get the care that they deserve. Unfortunately, even mild injuries can lead to longer-term complications, especially if they are ignored or left untreated.

Some of the most common joint and dislocation-related complications include the following:

1. Chronic pain, which could persist indefinitely;
2. Joint instability, a condition that increases your lifelong risk of suffering additional injuries and dislocations to the affected joint;
3. Limited mobility, or a restricted range of motion;
4. Different types of arthritis; and
5. Nerve damage, which could cause reduced sensation and feelings of numbness, tingling, or weakness around the site of injury.

Every injury is different, and not all complications are caused by a failure to seek prompt care. The consequences of a significant complication are often immense and can easily make an already-painful injury all the worse.

Why Establishing Liability After an Accident Is Not Always Straightforward

In New York, accident victims typically have a right to file a claim for compensation against the person or party who caused their injuries. However, different types of claims necessitate taking very different approaches to determining and proving liability.

Most joint and dislocation-related injuries are filed as either of the following:

1. A Personal Injury Claim

A personal injury claim is a legal action filed against an individual or entity who caused an accident by acting in a careless, reckless, or negligent manner. Most personal injury claims necessitate that the plaintiff establish each of the following elements:

1. Duty of Care: A duty of care is a legally-binding responsibility to act in a manner unlikely to cause injury to another person or party. Everyone has a duty of care at different times and in different places. Drivers, for instance, fulfill their duty of care by respecting the rules of the road and making a good-faith effort to avoid causing an accident.
2. Breach of Duty of Care: A person breaches their duty of care by acting negligently. For example, a driver could be considered negligent if they are speeding, distracted, or fatigued.
3. Causation: You must be able to establish that the defendant’s negligence was the direct cause of your injuries.
4. Damages: New York’s courts can only award compensation in a personal injury claim if the victim sustained serious injuries and other damages.

2. A Premises Liability Lawsuit

Premises liability lawsuits are claims filed against the person or party who controlled the location where an accident occurred. Most premises liability relates not to individual acts of misconduct but to a landowner’s negligence in maintaining their property to a reasonable standard.

If you were injured in an accident caused by a property hazard or inadequate maintenance, you must likely establish:

1. Control: A person or party will only be found liable for an accident that occurs on their property if they controlled the property. Determining control can be difficult; it could be the owner of a building, a lessee, or even an event manager.
2. Negligence: Every property owner in Syracuse has a legal obligation to maintain their premises to a certain standard. If a landowner fails to address hazardous conditions, they could be held liable for any resulting accidents.
3. Injury: You cannot file a claim against a property owner simply because a hazard condition exists, or existed, upon their property. Instead, you must be able to show that you suffered an injury, and that your injury was caused by the landowner’s negligence.
4. Causation: You must be able to demonstrate that the property owner’s negligence was the direct cause of your injuries. This can be difficult to do, as landowners are entitled to many defenses against premises liability claims.

Do Not Take Chances With Your Rights: Let The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Help You Rebuild After A Serious Accident

You do not have to take chances with your recovery. Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped accident victims in Syracuse and across the region protect their rights, and we have the results to prove it.

Our experienced team of attorneys could help you or a loved one overcome legal obstacles by:

1. Investigating the causes and circumstances of your accident;
2. Reviewing your medical records and working with expert witnesses to establish how your injuries and injury-related complications could impact your health, both now and in the future;
3. Interviewing eyewitnesses, subpoenaing communications records or maintenance policies, and applying our intensive understanding of relevant local, state, or federal law to the facts of your case;
4. Assessing your damages and working to ensure that any settlement or court-ordered award provides the resources you need to begin rebuilding your life; and
5. Making every effort to settle your claim early and on fair terms while preparing to take your case to trial if the other side is unwilling to negotiate in good faith.

New York state does not cap or otherwise limit compensation in most joint and dislocation injury claims, but you cannot afford to wait too long before contacting an attorney. If you delay, the statute of limitations could lapse, leaving you without standing to file a lawsuit or obtain compensation for your injuries.

Do not lose your rights to a defense attorney or a technicality: contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today to schedule your 100% free consultation as soon as possible.

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Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 1-866-529-5334 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Syracuse, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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