Can a Chicago workers' compensation attorney help you file a claim for your knee injury and ensure that you collect the benefits you deserve from the insurance company? The answer obviously depends on a variety of factors, including the nature and severity of your knee injury, whether or not you sustained it during the course of your job, and whether or not your employer or a co-worker’s negligence may have played a role in the injury.

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, knee injuries afflict over 19 million American annually. The knee is technically a joint. It’s comprised of a variety of muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments, which interplay to allow the knee to flex properly, absorb forces, and ensure balance.

Often, we hear in the news about athletes who have endured knee injuries, such as PCL, ACL, and MCL damage. Tears to the cartilage of the knee – also known as the meniscus – can be acutely painful and can drastically impair even low impact physical functioning.

Illinois workers' compensation attorneys and other medical specialists often see cases of work related knee cartilage damage and injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and posterior cruciate ligament. For instance:

• A dockworker who steps onto a rotted wooden plank can twist his leg severely, resulting in damage to his MCL.
• A truck driver can hurt his PCL by slamming on his brakes too hard.
• An office worker can slip on spilled coffee in the break room and tear a ligament.

Given the dynamic, complicated physical workings of the knee, it’s almost always in a potential Chicago workers' compensation client’s best interest to consult with a dedicated and experienced attorney, such as Steven J. Malman. Since 1994, Steven and his associates have battled tirelessly to protect the rights of injured workers and personal injury victims. Our firm has helped over 6,000 clients, and many of our clients have won awards worth of six, seven, and even eight figures. Peruse www.malmanlaw.com to learn more about our credentials and philosophy, or e-mail us at info@malmanlaw.com or call 1-888-MALMAN-LAW to schedule a consultation regarding your Illinois workers' compensation knee injury problem. Our "no fee guarantee” means just that -- unless we deliver results for you, you don’t pay a single dime.