Average settlement range: $30,000 – $150,000. With surgery: $60,000 – $250,000.
Get My Free Estimate →A rotator cuff tear involves damage to one or more of the four muscles and tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis) that stabilize the shoulder joint. Tears can be partial (incomplete) or complete (full-thickness). Symptoms include pain (especially at night and with overhead movements), weakness, limited range of motion, and a clicking or popping sensation. Rotator cuff tears are diagnosed with physical examination (drop arm test, empty can test) and MRI imaging.
Partial tears may respond to conservative treatment: physical therapy, steroid injections, and anti-inflammatory medication. Complete tears and symptomatic partial tears typically require surgical repair — arthroscopic rotator cuff repair is the standard approach. Post-surgical rehabilitation takes 4 to 6 months, with gradual strengthening over 6 to 12 months.
Settlement Range
$30,000 – $150,000
With Surgery
$60,000 – $250,000
Average Settlement
$85,000
Rotator cuff tears are strong personal injury claims because they are objectively documented on MRI, frequently require surgery (providing clear medical documentation), and cause significant functional limitations. The defense may argue the tear was degenerative — but if your symptoms began immediately after the accident, causation is well-supported.
$15,000 – $30,000 – $100,000 – $500,000+
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$10,000 – $25,000 – $100,000 – $500,000+
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$20,000 – $50,000 – $200,000 – $1,000,000+
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$15,000 – $50,000 – $200,000 – $1,000,000+
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$15,000 – $40,000 – $150,000 – $750,000+
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