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Shoulder Injury

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

At the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, we understand the difficulties a shoulder injury can cause for you and your family and we are here to help you with the legal aspects of your workplace injury.

Shoulder injuries are a common occurrence and are often caused by improper lifting or improper positioning when using the shoulder. An injury can be a temporary problem that heals quickly, or it can be a serious problem that never completely heals and causes ongoing issues for the sufferer. In any case, a workplace injury to the shoulder should be reported immediately in order to qualify for Workers' Compensation benefits.

Shoulder Function

Your shoulder joints move each time you move your arms. It's design is similar to a ball-and-socket, and consists of three bones:

• The upper arm bone
• The collarbone
• The shoulder blade

These bones are held together by muscles, tendons and ligaments that are all subject to injury. The shoulder has the most optimal range of mobility of any joint in the body. This versatility unfortunately makes it very susceptible to injury.

Types of Shoulder Injuries

Shoulder injuries can range from very minor to extremely serious. Symptoms of injury often include:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Weakness
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Changes in color or temperature
• Changes in range of motion

A sudden injury can occur in the workplace if the shoulder receives a direct blow or is abnormally bent or twisted. Bruising and swelling may occur immediately and worsen as time goes by. If the injured person experiences any of the above symptoms, there is also a possibility of a pinched nerve or blood vessel.

A sprain is an injury to the ligaments or tendons and a strain occurs when a muscle has been pulled. The shoulder can also be separated. This occurs when the outer end of the collarbone separates from the end of the shoulder blade because the ligaments have been torn.

A torn rotator cuff can be caused by overstretching one of the four tendons that cover the shoulder joint. A break or fracture may occur if one of the bones is twisted or receives a direct strike.

You may also have injured your shoulder through overuse without realizing it until symptoms gradually appear and become worse with time. The result is often inflammation of the fluid sac that lubricates the shoulder joint.

If you have suffered a workplace shoulder injury, it is important that you report your injury as soon as possible so that you may qualify for Workers' Compensation benefits. For legal advice about workplace injuries in Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm.