Practice Areas Knee Injuries

PHILADELPHIA KNEE INJURY LAWYERS

Knee injuries are among the most frequently reported workplace injuries. Because the knee bears the body’s weight and allows for essential movements like walking, lifting, squatting, and climbing, even minor damage can have a major impact on a person’s ability to perform their job. At Stern & Cohen, we understand how devastating a knee injury can be and how important it is to get the right medical care and compensation to support your recovery.

Common Causes of Work-Related Knee Injuries

Workplace knee injuries can happen in almost any industry but are especially common in physically demanding jobs. Some of the most frequent causes include:

  • Slips, trips, and falls
  • Lifting heavy objects or equipment
  • Repetitive kneeling or squatting
  • Sudden twisting motions or awkward pivots
  • Vehicle accidents or falls from heights
  • Impact from heavy machinery or equipment

Even office workers are at risk of knee injuries due to repetitive strain or unsafe ergonomics.

Types of Knee Injuries We See

There are many types of knee injuries that can result from work-related tasks. Some of the most common include:

  • Torn ligaments (ACL, MCL)
  • Meniscus tears
  • Patellar dislocation
  • Tendonitis
  • Fractures
  • Chronic pain from repetitive stress
  • Bursitis
  • Post-surgical complications

Many of these injuries require physical therapy, and in more serious cases, surgery or long-term modifications to a worker’s job duties.

Workers’ Compensation for Knee Injuries

If you’ve suffered a knee injury while on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can cover medical treatment, physical therapy, lost wages, and compensation for any lasting disability or mobility issues. Even if the injury developed over time due to repetitive motion or strain, it may still be covered under Pennsylvania workers’ comp laws.

At Stern & Cohen, we’re experienced in handling knee injury cases and know how to push back when insurance companies minimize the severity of your injury or deny benefits altogether.

Let Our Firm Handle Your Claim

At Stern & Cohen, we understand that a knee injury doesn’t just affect your ability to work—it affects your ability to live your life. Our experienced attorneys are committed to helping you recover the compensation you need to move forward. We’ve represented countless injured workers and helped them secure the benefits and support they deserve.

If you’ve suffered a knee injury at work, don’t navigate the system alone. Contact Stern & Cohen today for a free consultation.

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Practice Areas

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Knee Injury from Pallet Impact

We recovered $115,000 for a worker whose knee was struck by a heavy pallet while pulling it down a ramp. Despite initial treatment delays and downplayed symptoms, imaging later confirmed a ligament tear and bone contusion.

$115,000

Construction Worker Sustains Knee Injury

We recovered $115,000 for a concrete finisher who injured his knee while kneeling on the job. Despite being wrongfully classified as a non-employee, we fought to prove his employment status and secure the compensation he deserved.

$115,000

Engineer Fall

We secured $115,000 for a worker who slipped while turning off backed-up sink water, resulting in injuries to the head, shoulder, and wrist.

$115,000

Partial Finger Amputations from Machinery Incident

We recovered $115,000 for a worker who lost the tips of three fingers in a machinery accident, requiring multiple surgeries and a skin graft.