Average Value of a Labrum Tear Shoulder Injury

A labrum tear shoulder injury accident claim will settle for $75,000 to $200,000 on average, according to national statistics. The wide gap between these numbers has to do with many factors, including complications from the injury, and the impact of those complications on the victim’s career and personal life. Whether you had to have surgery or not can make a big difference, as you will incur additional medical expenses and need more time to recover after a surgical procedure.

Where the case was settled matters as well, since the cost of living and the laws governing liability for an accident have a direct impact on settlement amounts. As California is currently the most expensive state to live in, the vast majority of payouts obtained by our attorneys fall within the range of $125,000 to $350,000.

A labrum tear is a complex shoulder injury that can cause all sorts of complications when you are dealing with an insurance company following a car crash, trip and fall, or any other accident. This is one of those conditions where insurance companies will immediately insist that the accident is not the cause of your injury. Instead, they will pick apart your lifestyle, job, and other areas of your life that they can blame for a labral tear.

For more information on labrum tears and case values for shoulder injury lawsuits, please keep reading.

What is a Labral Tear?

The labrum is a ring of cartilage in your shoulder joint, which is necessary for locking your arm bone in place and ensuing stability in your shoulder. An injury to this area causes serious problems, including chronic pain and limiting your range of motion. Thus, you have trouble performing many of the tasks you normally take for granted, including the ones that are essential at your job.

Immediate treatment is necessary to determine the severity of injury and prevent permanent complications. This includes losing a significant range of motion in your shoulder, thereby making it virtually unusable.

Shoulder injuries, unfortunately, take a long time heal because of the reduced blood flow to this area. The extended recovery time, the necessary treatments, and any lasting problems with your shoulder are critical aspects in the calculation of a labrum tear injury case.

Further Considerations in a Labrum Tear Shoulder Settlement

We mentioned a few variables already that play a role in how much you can recover from a labral tear accident claim. But there are additional complications that are involved when there is injury to the labrum.

For one thing, these injuries are not easy to diagnose, even with MRIs and X-rays. Many tears to the labrum do not show up on imaging tests, and this can be a challenging hurdle to overcome when you are an accident victim. This factor is often used by insurance companies to reduce payments, especially in categories like pain and suffering.

It may seem like everything is against you when you set out to file a claim for a shoulder injury. However, an experienced personal injury lawyer can build a strong case on your behalf and negotiate a fair settlement while you focus on your medical needs and being there for your loved ones. Labral Tear Verdict & Settlement Examples

$250,000 for a driver in Pennsylvania who was struck by another vehicle that was pulling out of a parking lot. The severity of injuries required a long and painful recovery for the plaintiff, who needed to have arthroscopic surgery to repair the damage to his labrum.

$122,545 in compensation for a Connecticut man who driving on a public highway when he was hit by a drunk driver. Due to the defendant’s reckless driving, the victim needed surgery for a labrum tear, along with other injuries to his shoulder.

$110,000 awarded by a jury on behalf of a California plaintiff who was rear-ended by another driver. The victim’s injuries were exacerbated by the fact that their car was pushed into another vehicle. The impact of the crash led to injuries to the arm and fingers, as well as a tear in the labrum.

$54,600 in California for a labral tear injury caused by the victim being sideswiped by an SUV. The defendant failed to stop at an intersection, and the force of the impact caused multiple injuries to the victim’s upper body. One of the injuries was a torn labrum, which required surgery and physical therapy.

$300,000 for a California driver who was on the freeway when the vehicle behind him failed to slow down and rear-ended the plaintiff. The insurance company tried to argue that the victim’s labral tear was from a pre-existing condition and not the accident. But the plaintiff’s attorney successfully argued the case in court and obtained a jury verdict for the full amount that was sought by the client.

How Long You have to File a Labrum Tear Injury Claim

Please keep in mind that the time limit to file a personal injury claim in California is 2 years, unless you have exceptional circumstances that the courts will consider in order to grant an extension. But it’s quite rare that the courts allow for additional time once the statute of limitations is expired on a case. Depending on the entity that injured you, there may be less time to file a compensation claim. If, for example, the liable party is a government entity (police officer, fire department, public school district, etc.), you must file a claim with the appropriate agency within 6 months.

Talk to a Los Angeles Shoulder Injury Attorney

The insurance companies are not on your side when it comes to an accident claim. When you are injured due to negligence or misconduct by someone else, you need a skilled and aggressive lawyer by your side. That’s precisely what you will find here at Kenmore Law Group.

We represent you on contingency, so you won’t have to worry about paying us upfront. Your settlement from a successful lawsuit includes legal fees, which is how we get paid for representing you. No other form of payment is owed to us, so that means you pay us $0 for the cost of legal services if we don’t win your case.

Please contact our office and schedule a free case review if you would like more information on suing for a torn labrum injury.