How Much Is a Torn Rotator Cuff Lawsuit Worth

Your arms are kept in their sockets by a group of four muscles connected by tendons called the rotator cuff. This net is responsible for most of your shoulder mobility, and if it’s inflamed, it can cause serious discomfort and pain. A complete tear in the rotator cuff can limit your mobility significantly and may require surgery to relieve the pain, but even partial tears can come with long recovery times and pain that complicate your day-to-day life.

There are two types of rotator cuff tears:

Acute Tears

An acute tear is usually the result of a sudden action, like pulling something too hard or falling on an extended arm, but it can also happen because of another injury, such as a broken collarbone.

Degenerative Tears

Degenerative tears, or wear-related tears, occur over a prolonged period of time. They can result from repetitive tasks and are usually painless, but they make the rotator cuff weaker and more prone to further damage.

A torn rotator cuff of any caliber is painful and uncomfortable. If your injury was the result of someone’s negligence or the situation falls under legal protections, our team can help you secure the maximum value and ensure you’re able to properly recover from the situation.

The symptoms of a torn rotator cuff will depend on the severity of the damage, but here are a few of the more common red flags:

• Pain/Difficulty when raising your arm
• Shoulder weakness
• Limited flexibility
• Clicking or popping sounds

In some cases, the pain will get worse after sleeping on your side or when resting your arm at your side. This is because both of these positions decrease blood flow and put unnecessary stress on the damaged muscle, both of which can lead to further damage in any setting. Athletes and those who work hard labor occupations are more likely to sustain these injuries, but anyone can find themselves with a torn rotator cuff if they fall or move an object awkwardly.

A rotator cuff injury isn’t something that you can just “walk off.” It's severe enough to cause mobility loss that affects your ability to perform your everyday tasks. Don’t suffer through the situation if you shouldn’t have to. By reaching out to our team, you can recover the compensation necessary to afford treatment and move on from the situation, which can be priceless after enduring so much pain.

Much like your compensation, the treatment for your torn rotator cuff will depend on the severity of your injuries. Minor or partial tears can often be treated non-surgically, but more serious tears may require surgery to repair the damage.

Non-Surgical Treatment

80% of partial tears are healed with non-surgical treatment, which can include arm slings, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, and physical therapy. You’re mostly nursing the injury back to health in non-surgical cases, but they’re very helpful in repairing partially torn rotator cuffs.

Surgical Treatment

A completely torn rotator cuff may require surgery to repair. It isn’t usually a major surgery, but it’s a procedure nonetheless, and you should prepare for a lengthy recovery time after the fact until your condition fully heals. Surgical treatment is expensive, of course, and not many people can opt for this procedure without compensation from their lawsuit. However, if you have a completely torn rotator cuff, then it’s very likely that non-surgical treatment won’t heal the damage alone.

You shouldn’t let the cost of surgery stand between you and a pain-free life. If the situation that caused your injury wasn’t your fault, you can recover the compensation necessary to afford treatment and return to the life you lived beforehand. Our team is uniquely capable of helping you do just that—contact our team today to get started.

A torn rotator cuff lawsuit averages from $25,000 to upwards of $500,000, depending on the severity of the injury, the situation surrounding the accident, and the legal protections that apply to the victim. For example, if your torn rotator cuff occurs while on the job, then you will be able to recover damages through a workers’ compensation lawsuit. Slip and fall accidents generally fall under premises liability, but in either case, Morgan and Morgan can help you maximize the value.

Severity of the Injury

Partial tears are worth anywhere from $25,000 to $150,000, but even partial tears can yield more restitution if the situation surrounding the accident calls for it. A complete tear is usually required to reach the higher end of the spectrum. Your attorney will be able to help you maximize this area of the recovery by arguing for future, emotional, and other damages that the at-fault party may try to diminish throughout the process.

Situation Surrounding the Accident

This is where the situation gets murky. You’ll have to prove that the at-fault party acted negligently to recover damages, with their level of carelessness playing a factor in your total recovery. If it’s a minor situation, then your recovery will reflect that, but cases of blatant and consistent carelessness will yield higher levels of compensation.

Legal Protections

Like the example above, you’ll be able to recover damages under the forms of coverage that protect you. Workers’ compensation and your insurance policy will all play a role, but these offers might not always provide accurate restitution. If you believe that your offer isn’t what you deserve, contact an experienced attorney to help you right the wrong.

In the most difficult moments of your life, Morgan and Morgan has your back. A torn rotator cuff isn’t something that you should tough out, especially if your situation warrants compensation for the damage. You might not want another expense on top of your treatment, or you might not want to pursue treatment at all because of the cost of the entire situation, but our attorneys can help you reach the best possible outcome with no upfront costs. 

You deserve the best, and you can bet that we won’t settle for less than you deserve. Complete our free, no-obligation case evaluation to get started.