Shoulder injury compensation
The shoulder is the most dislocated joint in the body. This is because it has a greater range of movement than any other joint. It is a ball and socket joint, the ball is slightly larger than the socket and it is held in place by a network of tendons, muscles and ligaments. It consists of three bones, the scapula (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collarbone) and the humerus (upper arm bone).
All overhead sports such as swimming, weight training and tennis can lead to shoulder injuries, particular muscular ones. More violent shoulder injuries such as dislocations or fractures usually occur whilst playing contact sports such as football or rugby or as a result of a motor vehicle accident, shoulder injuries can also occur at work. If you think your shoulder injury is due to the negligence of a third party you may be entitled to compensation.
If you have injured your shoulder in a motor vehicle accident the insurance company of the driver who is found to be at fault has to pay you compensation. If the driver was not insured the Motor Insurers Bureau can pay your claim.
If you injure your shoulder at work and can prove that your employee was in any way negligent you will be entitled to compensation. By law your employee should provide safe tools and equipment, a safe working environment and adequate training.
If you injured your shoulder playing sport you may be entitled to compensation, fortunately sports venues and players at almost every level are covered by insurance. Players must, by law, ensure the safety of their opponents, if you are injured as a result of a dangerous challenge, faulty equipment or playing surface or were given bad instructions or inadequate supervision you may be entitled to compensation.
If you have suffered a shoulder injury and think you are due some compensation you should consult a solicitor on a No Win No Fee basis.