What Constitutes An ‘orthopedic’ Injury?
Orthopedic injuries are divided into three levels, with each level increasing in severity: Acute : Often quick, acute orthopedic injuries happen when a sudden impact causes sharp, painful events, including breaking your back or spraining your wrist. Chronic recurring : Injuries that continually happen as a result of a previous irritation or work injury, such as frequent spraining of your ankle, may cause tissues to break down. These are considered ’chronic recurring episodes’. Chronic overuse : Those who make continuous sharp yet repetitive movements impacting joints could eventually lead to limited mobility over time, and may quite possibly confine worker’s wheelchairs or special bracing. Slips and falls, construction accidents, and tripping down stairwells are common causes of orthopedic injuries. At the Law Offices of Kropach & Kropach , their Los Angeles orthopedic injury attorneys are trained to litigate on behalf of workers who have been victimized by workpla...