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Joint Replacement
Injuries to joints such ad knee injury, shoulder injury and hip injury, occur in everyday in the workplace. Joint injuries may be the result of an acute accident, repetitive motion or an aggravation of a pre-existing condition (such as arthritis). If pain cannot be managed through pain medications and physical therapy, then some workers may be candidates for joint replacement.
Some people believe that joint replacement surgery should be postponed as long as possible. Often joint pain sufferers are concerned about the longevity of an implant, wanting to avoid a second surgery. They believe that if they postpone the surgery until they are older, they may not need a second surgery, because their implant may last as long as they live. However, surgeons are increasingly recommending joint replacement to younger patients. Joint replacement can offer the potential for reduction of pain and increased mobility during prime years.
Some factors that workers with joint injuries may consider when considering a joint replacement include the ability to work and enjoy hobbies in their current condition, whether they have persistent pain, even when at rest, the failure of non-surgical treatments, and the inactivity of the afflicted joint, which may lead to other medical problems.
Worker’s compensation insurance carriers are often reluctant to authorize joint replacement surgeries for injured workers.
Klezmer Maudlin is happy to offer free telephone and email consultations. If you are in need of a joint replacement due to your work injury and the insurance company is denying this procedure, or if you have been offered a settlement and may need a joint replacement in the future due to your work injury, contact us. Our attorneys are known for their thorough representation and dedication to achieving the maximum benefits for our clients.
How do we charge?
Our office will not charge for a consultation. If you decide to hire us, we charge no fee up front. Our attorney fee is set by Indiana law and Indiana law limits our fee to 20% of any recovery up to $50,000.00. For recoveries above $50,000.00, our fee is limited to 15% of any monies recovered above $50,000.00. With limited exceptions, we also will collect our out-of-pocket expenses from the recovery and not from you. If you hire us with an offer already given to you, we will typically agree not to charge an attorney fee unless we recover additional money. For example, if you hire us with an offer already of $5,000.00 and 3 months later we tell you we can only get you $5,000.00, we will typically not charge you. We will discuss this in more detail at the initial meeting and put our agreement in writing.
Klezmer Maudlin represents worker's compensation clients throughout the state of Indiana with office locations in Indianapolis, Evansville and Fort Wayne, Indiana. If you have a question or would like a free case evaluation, complete the form below.