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Joint Injury Lawyer
At Abronson Law Offices, we represent clients across California who’ve suffered joint injuries due to someone else’s negligence. If your injury affects your ability to work, care for yourself, or enjoy daily life, we’re here to help.
There are strict legal timeframes to file a claim in California. For most incidents, you have two years from the date of the incident but when a non-federal government agency is involved, that window could be as short as six months. Don’t wait and risk your recovery. Contact our legal team today for a free consultation.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer for a Joint Injury?
Joint injuries can be serious, long-lasting, and expensive to treat, but they’re often underestimated by insurance companies. Unlike broken bones that show up clearly on X-rays, damage to joints may not be visible right away. Pain and limitations often develop or worsen over time. That’s when insurers try to downplay your injuries or blame them on “age” or “pre-existing conditions.”
Our attorneys understand how to build strong joint injury claims using MRI imaging, orthopedic evaluations, surgical recommendations, and long-term treatment records. Whether it’s a strain or a catastrophic injury, we know how to present your case clearly, powerfully, and persuasively. We work with your doctors and our experts to show the full impact of your injury.
Why Choose Abronson Law Offices?
Our team understands how joint injuries disrupt more than just movement, they impact income, independence, and mental health. Our team understands how overwhelming it is to navigate recovery while also battling insurance companies. Further, if you are struggling to get treatment we can help, from orthopedic and chiropractic appointments to independent medical consultations, we handle every step of your case so you can focus on healing.
What sets us apart:
· Proven results in complex joint injury cases
· Access to top medical experts for evaluation and testimony
· Aggressive negotiations backed by trial experience
· Transparent communication, every step of the way
· You don’t pay unless we win your case
We have recovered compensation for clients suffering from:
· Torn ACL, MCL, or meniscus requiring surgical repair
· Hip dislocations or fractures with permanent mobility limitations
· Shoulder injuries leading to surgical reconstruction and job loss
· Facet joint damage from motor vehicle accidents
· Complex elbow and wrist fractures affecting manual work
· Chronic arthritis following improperly healed joint injuries
· Pain syndromes and gait dysfunction after joint trauma
· Loss of full arm or leg function from traumatic dislocation or fracture
· Total joint replacement following post-traumatic degeneration
· Work disability or forced early retirement due to joint instability
Types of Joint Injuries We Handle
Knee Injuries
Torn ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL), meniscus damage, patellar dislocation, or fractures from direct trauma or twisting. These injuries often require surgery and have high risk of arthritis.
Shoulder Injuries
We often see rotator cuff tears, labral tears, joint dislocation, or frozen shoulder syndrome after car crashes or falls. These injuries significantly limit range of motion and often require months of physical therapy or surgical repair.
Hip Injuries
After an incident or fall hip dislocations or fractures are common, often requiring replacement surgery. This injury can lead to permanent limp, nerve damage, or chronic pain, especially in older adults.
Elbow Injuries
Common in car crashes or falls. Injuries include dislocation, radial head fractures, or tendon tears. These limit the ability to lift, write, or work with your hands.
Ankle & Wrist Injuries
Due to an incident, sprains, ligament tears, and fractures can impair balance, mobility, or grip strength. Some injuries develop complications like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Facet Joint Injuries
These are often misdiagnosed, spinal joint injuries cause pain with movement or prolonged sitting/standing. Common after rear-end collisions or falls.
What Compensation Can I Recover?
If someone else’s negligence caused your injury, you may be eligible for:
· Medical expenses (past and future)
· Lost income and reduced earning potential
· Pain and suffering
· Rehabilitation and long-term care
· Emotional distress
· Any other damages unique to your case
We work with medical experts, financial analysts, and crash investigators to build a strong case and address all the impacts this incident has had on your life. Our goal is to make sure your compensation reflects the true cost of how any incident has affected your life, not just what the insurance company is willing to pay.
Common Questions About Joint Injury Cases
Can a Joint Injury Seem Minor at First and Get Worse Later?
A: Yes. Many joint injuries, including ligament tears and cartilage damage, develop over time or after inflammation sets in. Early symptoms may seem like soreness or a strain but the real issue may surface later.
Who Determines Fault in an Incident?
A: Any decision made by an insurance adjustor is not final. We independently investigate every crash and work with accident reconstruction experts when necessary. If a case does not settle only the jury or judge gets to decide who is at fault.
What if I Can’t Afford a Lawyer?
A: You don’t need to. We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you owe nothing unless we recover money for you.
Can I Sue Even if the Person Responsible wasn’t Criminally Charged?
A: Yes. Civil liability is separate from criminal charges. We can pursue compensation regardless of whether the responsible party was arrested or convicted.
Can I Recover Damages Even if I was Partially at Fault?
A: Yes. California follows comparative negligence. Your compensation may be reduced, but you can still recover for the portion not caused by your actions.
Do I Still have a Claim if I Heal Fully?
A: Yes. Even if you fully heal you are still entitled to the time lost, pain endured, and costs incurred still matter. You’re entitled to compensation for what you went through.
What if I had Delayed Treatment?
A: A delay does not destroy your case, but it may give the insurance company a reason to challenge the seriousness or cause of your injuries. We work with your doctors to clearly connect your treatment to the incident and counter any attempts to downplay your injuries.
Do I Need to Wait Until Treatment is Complete?
A: Sometimes. When possible it is usually best to wait until treatment is complete before settling your claim. Because you can only settle your claim one time you want to know the full extent of your injuries before doing so. Where there is permanent injury, we work with your doctors and life care planners to estimate the full scope of future treatment so your case reflects long-term needs.
Will a Settlement Cover a Lifetime of Care?
A: It can. We build claims that include future medical costs, equipment replacement, caregiver expenses, and lost income through retirement age.
Is Emotional Trauma Considered Part of the Claim?
A: Absolutely. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and fear of public spaces are all compensable in civil claims and often a major part of recovery.
Are Scars Considered “Compensable”?
A: Absolutely. Permanent scars can be a major part of claims, especially in children or victims who require further treatment to reduce scarring.
Do I Need Surgery to have a Strong Case?
A: No. Many cases involve long-term physical therapy or non-surgical treatment. However, if surgery is required, we make sure it’s factored into the claim value.
What if I Already had Arthritis or Degeneration?
A: Pre-existing conditions don’t disqualify you. If the accident made your condition worse or accelerated the need for treatment, you’re still entitled to compensation under California law.
What if I Already have a Preexisting Condition?
A: Pre-existing conditions do not disqualify you. If the accident caused an injury that otherwise wouldn’t have occurred or exacerbated a preexisting condition, you still have a valid claim.
Do I Need a Lawyer if the Insurance Company Made Me an Offer?
A: Always speak to a lawyer first. Early settlement offers are often far below the long-term cost of your recovery and once you accept, you can’t ask for more later.
Will I Have to go to Trial?
A: Most cases settle but we prepare every case as if it might go to trial. Our trial readiness helps us negotiate from a position of strength.
Can I Sue if My Injury Happened at Work?
A: Yes. While workers’ comp may cover medical care, you may also have a separate third-party claim if another entity (equipment manufacturer, subcontractor, etc.) caused your injury.
Get a Free, No-Pressure Consultation
You do not have to do this alone. Our team is here to help you understand your rights, evaluate your case, and move forward with confidence. We offer fully remote services and free consultations by phone or video. If you’re recovering at home or in the hospital, we’ll meet you where you are.
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Main Office
332 North 2nd Street
San Jose, CA 95112
San Francisco Office
1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, California 94102
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Phone: (408) 687-9155
Fax: (408) 352-5595