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4 Serious Knee Injuries Could Occur Following a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident

Car accidents are known for causing a number of injuries. Some injuries like bruising are minor injuries, where others are moderate to severe, such as back and knee injuries. When you suffer a knee injury in a Florida automobile accident, it could lead to surgery and time away from work.

When your knee strikes a dash board with force, damage to the knee is caused. Signs that you may have torn a ligament in your knee include: swelling of the knee, instability, pain, and inability to bear weight. If you experience any of these symptoms, ice your knee and get to the doctor immediately, as a direct blow to the knee can cause severe trauma and requires medical attention.

There are many ligaments surrounding the knee that could be injured in a Fort Lauderdale car accident, including:

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

When ligaments are stretched or partially torn, rest and physical therapy may be all that is needed. However, if any of the ligaments result in complete tearing, anthroscopic surgery to repair the knee may be required and may lead to a lengthy time away from work.

Your doctor will be able to evaluate your knee injury and provide recommendations for proper treatment. Most likely you will receive an x-ray and MRI to determine the extent of the injury. If your knee injury is severe, you may require surgery and healing time that could last up to six months or more.

If your knee injury after a Florida car crash has caused you to miss work, you will need compensation for lost wages in addition to expenses to cover your x-ray, MRI, emergency room visit, crutches, surgery, follow-up medical care, and physical therapy.

To find out what type of compensation you may be entitled to after your wreck with a negligent driver, call to speak with an experienced Fort Lauderdale accident attorney today at the Law Office of David Benenfeld at 866-9 HELP NOW or 866-943-5766. We will provide you with a free, no obligation legal consultation, and our FREE book: Secrets Exposed - 7 Deadly Mistakes That Can Destroy Your Auto Accident Case.

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7800 W. Oakland Park Boulevard
Building F
Suite 216
Sunrise, FL 33351
Phone: (954) 677-0155
Fax: (954) 677-0773
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