Are you thinking of claiming for an ACL Injury?

An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is a musculoskeletal injury in the knee common to athletes, and also often results from road traffic accidents. An ACL injury is the result of rapid deceleration followed by a sudden or sharp stop or change in direction. It is important to receive treatment for any ACL injury as not only does it incapacitate the sufferer and make it very painful to walk but if it remains untreated it can lead to an increased chance of developing osteoarthritis. There are two main forms of treatment - surgery and rehabilitation – which can be very expensive and time consuming. If the injury was the result of someone else’s negligence then in order to compensate you for your inconvenience and loss you could be awarded damages for personal injury.

A common cause of ACL injuries is being involved in a car accident, resulting from impact to the knee from the dashboard, the door or other objects. The severity of the injury will vary depending on the extent of damage, but in extreme circumstances can result in severe disability. Of course, it doesn’t necessarily need to have been a car accident - if you are suffering from an ACL injury as a result of an accident which was not your fault then you could be entitled to compensation by law. You should contact a personal-injury solicitor as soon as possible if this is the case as you only have three years from the date of the accident to bring any claim. If you win the compensation will be paid for by the other party’s insurance company and most personal-injury solicitors will operate on a no-win, no-fee basis.

If you would like help finding recommended personal injury solicitors, Contact Law can put you in touch with a firm we work with free of charge. So, if you have any questions please call us on 0800 1777 162 or complete the web-form above.