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What is the Average Payout for a Knee Injury in a California Motorcycle Accident?

Maison Law guides California motorcycle accident victims through the legal process. There’s a lot of different injuries that can happen to you in these accidents, and one part of your body that’s often overlooked involves your knees. The impact of a knee injury can be difficult to quantify sometimes, but our team can make sure you get a result that covers your needs. Contact us today for a free consultation.

What’s the Average Payout For Knee Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident?

Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to the average payout for knee injuries in a motorcycle accident claim. Every situation is different, so the costs associated with your injury won’t necessarily apply to another accident. Generally, though, there’s certain factors that can help you evaluate what your knee injury is worth:

  • Medical costs – Knee injuries often require expensive treatments, including emergency care, X-rays, MRIs, physical therapy, medications, or even surgery. If ongoing care, rehabilitation, or you need braces or crutches, those future costs will be included in your claim.

  • Lost income – If your knee injury prevents you from working while you recover, you can claim compensation for your lost income. Serious injuries that limit your ability to work long-term may also help you recover damages for reduced earning capacity.

  • Pain and suffering – Knee injuries can cause severe pain, restricted mobility, and emotional distress. Your claim can include financial support for how the injury has disrupted your daily life.

  • Long-term impact – A serious knee injury can lead to chronic pain, arthritis, or even permanent disability. These long-term effects will influence the value of your claim.

  • Impact on your daily life – Knee injuries can make it harder to enjoy time with loved ones or participate in family activities. Your claim can involve damages for this loss of companionship or changes in your personal relationships.

  • Punitive damages – If the at-fault driver acted with extreme negligence, such as speeding, driving under the influence, or ignoring traffic laws, you might be awarded punitive damages to hold them accountable.

California follows a “comparative negligence” rule, which means that if you’re found partially responsible for the accident, your compensation can be reduced based on the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you’re deemed 15% at fault, your settlement would be reduced by 15%.

Knee injuries from motorcycle accidents can affect your life long-term, and the more severe your knee injury is, the higher the potential settlement.

What Knee Injuries Happen in Motorcycle Accidents?

Your knees are obviously pretty vulnerable in a motorcycle accident, given the position they’re in. Not only are they directly hit when there’s a collision or other impact, but the mechanics of a typical accident can bend and stretch the ligaments way outside of what’s normal. All of this adds up to injuries, which as the Cleveland Clinic points out, mostly involve things like:

  • Fractures – The bones in the knee, like the kneecap (patella), thigh bone (femur), and shin bones (tibia and fibula), can break in an accident. These can range from small cracks to complete breaks, which may need surgery and a long time to heal.

  • Tendon injuries – The tendons around the knee can be stretched or torn in a crash. These injuries make it hard to move the knee and may need surgery to fix.

  • Soft tissue damage – The muscles, tendons, and ligaments around the knee can get damaged from a crash, causing swelling, pain, and bruising. These injuries take time to heal and can limit movement in the short term.

  • Ligament tears – Ligaments in the knee, like the ACL or MCL, can tear if the knee twists or gets hit with force. These injuries often need surgery and months of rehab to heal properly.

  • Meniscus tears – The meniscus is a cushion of cartilage in the knee. A tear happens if the knee twists or takes a hard hit. This injury causes pain, swelling, and limits how much the knee can move.

  • Dislocations – A knee dislocation happens when the bones in the knee move out of their normal position. This is very painful and requires immediate medical help to put the bones back in place and prevent long-term damage.

  • Bruising – Hitting the knee directly can cause bruising in the soft tissues. While painful, bruises usually heal on their own, but they can make it harder to move the knee for a while.

No matter what injuries you have, it’s important to get medical care right away and make sure that it’s reported to local police so they can help you at the scene. From there, it’s all about keeping track of your records and protecting your claim.

Contact Maison Law After a Knee Injury from a Motorcycle Accident in California

If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident and have a knee injury, Maison Law is here to help. Here’s what we can do for you:

  • Explain your options – We offer a free consultation to talk about your case and explain the steps you need to take to get the financial support you need for your knee injury.

  • Value your case – We’ll look at all your costs, like medical bills, lost wages, and pain, to figure out what your case is worth and what you should get in a settlement.

  • Deal with insurance – We’ll take care of dealing with the insurance companies and gathering the evidence, so you can focus on getting better.

Our goal is to help you get the best settlement for your knee injury. Contact us today for your free consultation and let’s get started.