Arm and shoulder injuries can result from many different types of accidents. It's perfectly natural to brace yourself in a car crash or to stick out your arm to break a fall. As a result, your wrist, elbow or shoulder can bear the brunt of the injury.
At the Hancock Law Firm, P.A., our lawyers represent people who suffer arm and shoulder injuries in accidents caused by someone else's negligence. Our goal is to help our clients obtain the medical treatment and the financial compensation they need to get their lives back. Contact us today for a free consultation with our Tampa arm injury lawyers.
Obtaining Treatment for an Arm or Shoulder Injury
There are many different types of arm and shoulder injuries. Some can result in a few weeks of discomfort before they heal. Others can result in permanent impairment.
For example, injuries to ligaments that connect one bone to another can lead to shoulder separations and loss of stability of the joint. A torn rotator cuff can lead to shoulder weakness that can affect your work and your ability to do the things you enjoy. A wrist or elbow injury can lead to chronic tendinitis.
Any time you suffer an arm or shoulder injury, it's important to seek proper medical care and to follow the treatment recommendations of your doctor. If you fail to seek treatment or fail to follow up on your doctor's treatment plan, the insurance company will not take your personal injury claim seriously.
By keeping a diary of your recovery and what you can and cannot do, you will create a record of how the injury has affected you. The best outcome in any personal injury case is a full recovery of your health and your life. If the injury results in ongoing discomfort and loss of function, our lawyers will hold the insurance company of the at-fault party responsible for the damages you have suffered.
Our lawyers represent arm and shoulder injury victims in the Tampa Bay area, including St. Petersburg and Clearwater, and throughout Florida.
Contact Our Hillsborough County Shoulder Injury Lawyers
We offer a free, confidential consultation at 888-975-1110 (toll free) or 813-915-1110 , and our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can also reach attorney Mike Hancock or Claire Hancock by e-mail.
