Injury claim
Shoulder & Rotator Cuff Tears
Seatbelt loading and bracing against the wheel commonly tear the rotator cuff or labrum. These injuries are frequently missed at the emergency room, which gives insurers a causation argument the moment there is a treatment gap.
Typical claim range
$45,000 – $400,000
A general range only. Value turns on liability, available coverage, treatment, permanency and lost income — not on the injury label.
Symptoms to document
- Pain lifting the arm overhead
- Night pain lying on the shoulder
- Weakness and catching
- Loss of range of motion
Treatment that builds the record
- Physical therapy
- Cortisone injection
- Arthroscopic repair
- Labral reconstruction
Evidence we gather
- MRI arthrogram
- Operative findings
- Documented mechanism such as seatbelt bracing
- Work capacity evaluation
How it happens
Crashes that cause this injury
FAQ
Common questions
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