Knee Injuries

One of the hardest injures to recover from is a knee injury. This is due to the complex makeup of the knee. People who perform physical labor on the job are highly likely to receive knee injuries or knee problems.

Unfortunately, workers who suffer knee injuries on the job will likely have to miss considerable time at work in order to fully recover from these injuries. However, if a knee injury occurs on the job, a worker may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits to help cover medical expenses and pay for time off work. For more information on worker’s compensation you or a fellow employee may be eligible for due to knee injuries or knee problems, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130.

Signs and Causes

The more labor-intensive a job is, the more likely a person is to receive a knee injury or acquire knee problems later in his or her life. Since ligaments cross at the knee and the knee is the pivotal area in the legs, it can be difficult to fully recover from a knee injury. Common signs of an injury include:

• Knee pain during rest
• Stiffness or numbness
• Popping sounds
• Redness or swelling
• Inability to straighten or stretch the knee
• Increasing pain with physical activity
• Inability to apply pressure or weight to the hurt knee

Common work-related knee injuries are caused by:

• Hyper-extension of the knee
• Abnormal falls
• Impacts with other object or surfaces
• Overuse or overstress from a single activity
• Turning or stopping

Contact Us

If you or someone you know is suffering from a knee injury that took place at work, contact the experienced Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130 to start your case.