Stratford Knee Ligament Injury Lawyer
Knee Ligament Injuries May Mean Surgery And Physical Therapy
Suffering a knee or leg injury on the job is an immediate cause for concern. Without the proper treatment, you may be unable to continue your work or require continuing therapy to function as normally as possible. If the ligaments are damaged, you may be facing an even longer recovery period and time away from work.
If your knee ligaments have been injured in a workplace accident, turn to our lawyers at Morizio Law Firm, P.C. Our attorneys in Bridgeport/Stratford, Connecticut, are committed to standing up for the rights of workers with knee injuries. We concentrate our practice on workers’ compensation issues and can fully explain workers’ comp laws to our clients. Our firm is proud to be one of fewer than 50 board-certified workers’ compensation specialists in the entire state.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) And Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
The ACL is one of the most commonly injured and commonly known knee ligaments. Along with its partner, the PCL, these two ligaments connect the thigh bone (femur) with the bones of the lower leg. The ACL and PCL help support front-to-back movement of the knee.
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) And Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
Acting much like the ACL and PCL, but supporting side-to-side movement of the knee instead of front-to-back, the MCL and LCL also are in place to connect the femur to the bones of the lower leg. The MCL connects the femur to the shin bone (tibia), while the LCL connects the femur to the smaller bone of the lower leg (fibula).
Injuries to all of the knee ligaments can be caused by:
- Overtwisting the knee while the foot is planted
- Taking a direct hit to the knee
- Overextending the knee
- Jumping and landing on a knee that is flexed
- Stopping suddenly
- Suddenly shifting your weight from one leg to the other
Fight For Compensation After A Knee Injury
Do not just sit by and do nothing about your knee ligament injury. You may deserve compensation. Let us help. Contact us at 866-225-9496 to arrange a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. You may also email our firm regarding your appointment.
