Philadelphia Knee, Leg & Foot Injury Workers' Compensation Attorney

There are four ligaments in the knee, and the more common types of knee and leg injuries include strains, sprains and fractures. Knee injuries can affect the ligaments, tendons and the sacs (also called the bursa) that surround the knee, as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments that form the joint. The medial collateral ligament is on the inside of the knee, and the lateral collateral ligament is on the outside. The other ligaments are the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Another part of the knee is the meniscus.

Some knee pain occurs gradually as the result of repetitive movements. Tears of the ACL ligaments can be particularly painful, and cause immediate pain and immediate swelling. Tendon injuries, or tendonitis, often result from irritation or inflammation, and may cause pain and swelling. If a tendon rips or ruptures, a person will have great difficulty extending or straightening the knee.

Other types of knee pain are caused by accidents or injury, and can occur when a worker either bangs the knee or slips and falls. Meniscus injuries often involve torn cartilage. Bursitis is an inflammation in one of the sacs of fluid that cushion the outside of the knee joint. In many cases, the knee may be bruised, but gets gradually worse over time until a worker can no longer cope with the pain and discomfort.

There are many ways to treat knee injuries, including arthroscopic surgery, physical therapy, cortisone shots and, in very serious cases, knee replacements. Regardless of the cause, workers with knee and leg injuries are entitled to workers' compensation benefits, even if the injuries are the result of long-term work-related wear and tear, or continuously working on your knees and legs.

A former Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Workers' Compensation Section, Jack understands the needs and concerns of his clients and their families. Jack handles every case personally, and his clients know that when they have a question, they can talk directly to their attorney and get prompt, straightforward and accurate answers.

If you have suffered a work-related knee or leg injury, you need an attorney who is familiar with these conditions and has represented numerous workers who have suffered from them. Because Jack B. Katz devotes his practice exclusively to Pennsylvania workers' compensation matters, he is familiar with virtually every conceivable type of knee and leg injury. Jack B. Katz understands how concerned his clients are about their injuries and how the conditions will impact their lives. Attorney Jack B. Katz handles these claims aggressively and explores every option to assure that his clients receive all of the benefits to which they are entitled, and that they receive them promptly.

When you need a lawyer to assist you with a knee and leg injury claim, call Attorney Jack B. Katz at (215) 603-9681 or click here to send Jack an email; he will reply as quickly as possible. All consultations are free and there is never a charge unless Jack gets a recovery for you or prevents the insurance company from stopping your hard-earned workers' compensation benefits.