Sacramento Skechers Shape-ups Toning Shoe Injury Attorneys
Skechers “Shape-ups” toning shoes have caused hundreds of leg injuries, broken bone injuries, hip fractures, torn Achilles tendons, ankle fractures, and several other personal injuries. The shoes went on the market in 2009 and the company claims they offer a comfortable and convenient alternative to going to the gym and working out. It is understandable that consumers are attracted to the claims the shoe manufacturers make. The company’s marketing strategy has been to use former athletic super stars such as Joe Montana and A-list celebrities like Kim Kardashian in their advertising campaign to showcase the shoes’ effectiveness and attraction to consumers.
According to an article in USA Today, chiropractors and other medical professionals have been apprehensive to believe that the shoes provide any sort of long or short term exercise benefits. According to that same article, David Davidson of the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine believes that the shoes literally re-structure the way an adult has learned to walk, which results in a change in gait. According to Davidson, this can potentially cause long term lower-body injuries especially if they have already been walking or running improperly for several years. The majority of cases thus far have occurred amongst adults over the age of 30.
Other professionals say that injuries can be avoided permitted the user does a proper stretching routine or uses them in incremental amounts before doing a full workout. Skechers recommends that users read and follow the directions on the shoe box which says to use them in small time intervals before increasing usage. All in all, most medical and sports doctors agree that Skechers “Shape Ups” toning shoes do not give the user any real added value. If you have suffered a short or long-term personal injury from wearing Skechers “Shape Ups” toning shoes due to a trip or fall, the Sacramento Shape-ups injury Attorneys at Estey Bomberger are here to help you protect your legal rights. If your injury occurred while wearing Skechers toning shoes, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Skechers Shape Ups Injuries
The most common injuries which have been caused by the use of Skechers toning shoes have been caused by falling or wearing them too much (overuse injuries). Injuries such as ankle fracture injuries, broken leg injuries, hip dislocations, and foot injuries have been the most commonly reported injuries. Many of the injuries sustained by victims are routine activities such as climbing up and down the stairs or slipping off the side of the curb. If you have experienced any of these common injuries by wearing Skechers Shape Ups the Sacramento injury lawyers understand that you may be suffering long-term injury and pain. If you have suffered a serious injury requiring immobilization, surgery, or hospitalization, you may be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. A long-term injury or bone fracture, such as a stress fracture, can result in a poor quality of living, loss earnings and costly medical expenses.
Why Choose Estey Bomberger?
The Skechers Shape-ups injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger have more than 70 years of collective experience representing individuals injured by defective products. Our attorneys have a mission to obtain justice in the form of full and fair compensation in every case we handle. Our lawyers handle cases throughout the state of California and nationwide. Unlike other firms we only handle a few cases at a time, making sure each client receives our fullest attention. We understand how difficult it is to settle a personal injury claim and selecting the right attorney is the first step to winning a case.
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Estey Bomberger was recently awarded the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbell, an AV-rating, for legal standards and ethical practice. In addition, we have been featured in Super Lawyers magazine and have recovered over $30 million in damages over the past year. Under our contingency fee agreement, our clients owe no additional fees unless we win the trial. Contact Estey Bomberger today for a free consultation.