California Injury Attorneys Seek Compensation for Those Suffering Tendonitis Due To Negligence

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Tendonitis is a painful condition caused by inflammation or irritation of tendons: the cords that connect muscles to bones. It can be caused by repetitive motion or by overuse of certain joints, but it also can result from stress on the tendons due to an impact in a fall, a car crash or an athletic event. When another person’s negligence has caused the accident and therefore the condition, you are entitled to just compensation. At Mastagni Holstedt, APC, our personal injury lawyers will investigate the circumstances surrounding your condition and, if we determine that someone is liable, we will aggressively pursue recovery of damages in your behalf.

Symptoms of tendonitis

Tendonitis can be signaled by any of the following symptoms:

• Pain radiating from the tendon to the surrounding area, which worsens with movement
• Stiffness and limited range of motion in affected joints 
• A cracking or popping sensation during movement
• Swelling and tenderness in the affected area
• Red to purple skin discoloration 

The condition can appear almost anywhere a tendon connects a bone to a muscle. The most common places for tendonitis to occur are:

• Base of the thumb
• Elbow (commonly called tennis elbow)
• Shoulder (sometimes called pitcher’s shoulder)
• Hip
• Knee, especially the patella tendon 
• Achilles tendon, which connects calf muscles to the heel bone

Tendonitis pain can be gradual or sudden and severe. Anyone suffering the foregoing symptoms should see a physician immediately.

Common causes of tendonitis

Tendonitis is common among active individuals who train too hard or improperly. Factors that increase the risk of tendonitis include:

• An abrupt increase in the amount or difficulty of training
• Use of poor equipment, such as shoes without adequate cushioning
• Training on hard surfaces, such as concrete floors or pavement
• Allowing too little recovery time after major exertion
• Poor posture or technique in executing athletic task

In such cases, a coach or trainer might be at fault for negligent instruction or for conducting exercises under conditions where injuries are likely to occur.

Tendonitis can result from repetitive stress as often seen in workplace injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, or trauma due to slip and fall accidents or motor vehicle accidents.

How a personal injury lawyer can help with tendonitis claims

You may be able to obtain compensation for tendonitis through a personal injury lawsuit or a workers’ compensation claim. Either way, you must produce evidence to connect your injury to an accident or a job-related activity. An experienced personal injury lawyer can investigate the circumstances of your injury to determine its causes.

In addition to determining what and who caused your injury, an attorney can accurately calculate the losses for which you should receive compensation, including:

• Medical and rehabilitation expenses
• Lost wages for missed work
• Physical pain
• Mental suffering
• Loss of quality of life or enjoyment of life

An attorney can also negotiate from a position of strength when insurance companies deny or delay claims or try to make lowball settlement offers. 

Contact our personal injury attorneys for tendonitis injury representation

Mastagni Holstedt, APC represents clients throughout California who suffer from tendonitis due to the fault of other people. We have offices in Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga, Pleasanton and Redwood City. Call us at or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.