For many people in Minnetonka, MN, one of the most common wrist injuries to worry about is personal injuries caused by accidents or repetitive strain. The attorneys at Schmidt & Salita Law Firm realize how hard these injuries can make your life and are prepared to guide you through the legal process in determining and pursuing your claims.
Wrist injuries are the most common musculoskeletal injuries reported. According to the Mayo Clinic, wrist pain is usually related to injuries like sprains, fractures, and repetitive stress injuries. These injuries, resulting from falls, accidents, or workplace incidents, are common and can significantly disrupt activities of daily living.
Sprains are injuries to the ligaments, the strong bands of tissue that connect bones. One often gets sprains when falling, where the hand is stretched to break the fall. Sprains range in severity from moderate stretching to partial and complete tears in the ligaments, with the latter usually requiring casting or surgery for their treatment.
These are common results in high-impact incidents, such as wrist fractures, including radius or scaphoid breaks. These injuries usually are the result of car collisions or slip-and-fall incidents. Swelling and bruising may be involved, and a deformity in the wrist may also be visible; hence, medical attention should be sought immediately to ensure healing.
This condition results from overuse or repeated movement of the wrist. Tendonitis involves the inflammation of the tendons. The common symptoms are persistent pain, stiffness, and the inability to function with one’s wrist. Treatment usually consists of rest, physical therapy, and sometimes corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation.
This injury involves damage to the median nerve running through the wrist due to its compression. Generally associated with repetitive motions or sustained stress on the wrist, carpal tunnel syndrome causes numbness, tingling, and weakness of the hand. Severe cases require surgery to alleviate pressure on the nerves.
Major shocks, like the kind encountered in car accidents, can make your wrist lose its usual articulation, thereby causing dislocation. Generally characterized by strong pains, swelling, and loss of mobility at your wrist. It requires immediate attention in a bid to stop any form of permanent tissue impairment.
Yes, you can sue for a wrist injury if it has been caused by someone else’s negligence or even a workplace-related incident. Generally, recovery of damages in personal injury is based on proof of the fault of another party. Also included is the duty to prove that their acts or omissions were direct causes of the injury. Compensation might extend to medical expenses, the cost of therapy, lost income, and other further injuries. For workplace injuries, workers’ compensation programs can offer benefits, but understanding eligibility and navigating claims processes requires careful attention to detail. Acting promptly to document the injury and its circumstances can strengthen a potential case.
If you’ve suffered a wrist injury due to an accident or workplace incident, the Schmidt & Salita Law Firm is here to help. Call us at (952) 473-4530 or contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about your rights and potential compensation.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Dean M. Salita, with more than 30 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.
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