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Knee Injuries After a Car Accident

Posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents.

Some of the injuries we see most often include a fractured tibia or fibula, a torn meniscus, or an ACL injury. These types of injuries often require surgery, medical treatment, and physical therapy. They can also keep someone out of work for an extended period of time.

Recovery from a serious knee injury after a car accident can take months. Medical care, therapy appointments, and time away from work quickly becomes overwhelming.

Many people also start worrying about how they are going to pay their bills and take care of their family while they recover. Medical bills, treatment costs, and missed paychecks can add up fast. If your injuries are keeping you out of work, our article Can’t Work After a Car Accident? Here’s What to Do Next explains the steps you can take to protect your income.

Common Knee Injuries After a Car Accident

ACL injury
The ACL is a ligament in the knee that helps hold the joint together and keeps the knee stable. If the ACL tears, the knee can become painful and feel like it might give out. Many ACL injuries require surgery and months of physical therapy to recover.

Meniscus tear
The meniscus is a piece of cartilage in the knee that acts like a cushion between the bones. When it tears, people feel pain, swelling, or have trouble straightening the knee. Treatment can include physical therapy or sometimes surgery.

Fractured tibia or fibula
The tibia and fibula are the bones in the lower leg that connect to the knee. If one of these bones breaks in a car accident, it can be a serious injury and may require surgery and a long recovery.

Knee injuries after a car accident are often more serious than people first realize.

In many cases, a serious knee injury can involve:

  • surgery
  • ongoing medical treatment
  • physical therapy
  • time away from work

All of these factors can play a major role in a knee injury car accident settlement because medical care and lost income can quickly add up.

In many cases, the severity of the injury, especially an ACL injury, can significantly affect a car accident settlement.

Attorney Frank Kearney Explains

In this video, Attorney Frank Kearney explains how serious knee injuries like ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and fractures can affect a car accident case.

At Donahoe Kearney, we help people in Washington, D.C. and throughout the DMV who are dealing with serious injuries after a car accident.

With more than 30 years of experience, we help seriously injured people protect their health and their future.

Call 202-393-3320 or book your free consultation here: Book Free Consultation.