someone else's negligence, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney. The attorney can review the facts of your case and determine your eligibility for compensation under personal injury laws.
Torn ACLYou can suffer from a torn ACL as a result of hyperextension of the knee or sudden twisting. You will hear and feel a pop at the knee before the knee gives way. Your knee will swell immediately and you may be unable to move. You may sometimes require surgery. You will be out of action for six to nine months after surgery. A torn ACL can be very painful and can prevent you from moving about. You may not be able to attend to your job. You may have to spend a lot of money on medical expenses and care.
Personal Injury
If you suffer from a torn ACL as a result of someone else's negligence, you will have a claim for personal injury. Every person has an obligation not to cause harm to another person. When a person breaches that obligation, he or she is negligent. When the negligence results in another person suffering from a torn ACL, the latter will have a personal injury claim against the former. The latter must prove that the negligence of the former is the cause of the torn ACL. The negligence need not be the direct cause of the torn ACL. Even if it contributed to the torn ACL in some way or the other, the negligent person can be held liable under personal injury laws.
Lawsuit
You can claim compensation for the medical expenses, suffering and loss of earnings. However, the first thing you need to do is to determine the party or person whose negligence result in your torn ACL. Sometimes there can be more than one negligent party. If one of the negligent party is the local council or city authorities, then you must first send them a notice and wait for their reply before filing the lawsuit. In such cases, you must make all the negligent parties defendants to your lawsuit. You must gather evidence of your torn ACL and the medical expenses you have incurred. Your lawsuit must be filed within the statute of limitations. Generally, personal injury lawsuits are filed in the court having jurisdiction over the plaintiff's place of residence. You must prove that the defendants were negligent and that this resulted in your torn ACL. You must provide medical records to prove your torn ACL. Your claim will be rejected if you cannot prove the defendants' negligence and your injury. If you succeed, the court will order the defendants to pay compensation. The court will consider various factors including your age, employment status, earning capacity and more to determine the amount of compensation.
Getting Legal Help
A torn ACL can be painful. Don't lose out on compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney.
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