A contact injury, such as a direct blow to the medial side (inside of knee), or a noncontact injury, such as a hyperextension stress. It is also commonly associated with an ACL tear which occurs with a high level of force and sports injury.
These types of legal fees are deductible as a business-related expense. You can deduct legal expenses incurred in your attempts to produce or collect taxable income as well as legal fees you pay in connection with the determination, collection, or refund of any tax.
Deductible Legal Fees. The IRS allows a deduction on legal fees that go toward trying to produce or collect taxable income, such as suing someone for back rent. Some personal legal matters may also be regarded as an income-producing action, such as legal action to collect child support or spousal support.