Back and Neck Injuries
Serious Accidents Can Leave You With Back and Neck Injuries
Back and neck injuries are some of the most serious injuries you can sustain. Because both areas represent the nerve center of your body, an injury to either region can result in a host of health issues down the road. You may experience significant pain that lasts for weeks or months; at their worst, such injuries can leave you paralyzed.
If you are suffering from a back or neck injury due to an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek fair compensation to cover the cost of your medical care. Get in touch with The Husband & Wife Law Team right away.
What Are Symptoms of Serious Back and Neck Injuries?
Even aches and pains that seem small can be signs that more serious symptoms will emerge. If you are feeling any kind of discomfort after an accident, you will want to talk to your doctor right away so they can assess your condition and refer you to the right specialist if necessary.
Common signs of back injury include:
Numbness or tingling in your leg(s)
Felling stiff along your spine
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Any type of back ache
Common signs of neck injury include:
Headaches
Shoulder pain
Numbness or tingling in your arm(s)
Shooting pains in your neck
Weakness in the legs
Neck ache
What Are Some Types of Back and Neck Injuries?
It’s essential to visit your doctor right away if you are experiencing any symptoms of back or neck injuries. Although you may only be suffering from a sprain, strain, or muscle spasms, serious injuries include:
Herniated disc
Fractured disc or vertebrae
What Accidents May Cause Back and Neck Injuries?
Back and neck injuries can occur for any number of reasons, but the most common by far is car accidents. When you consider the many tons of steel in motion and the devastating forces involved, it makes sense that a serious crash would leave drivers and passengers with life-changing injuries. Slip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, and ATV accidents can also cause back and neck injuries.
Cervical spine injuries can result in quadriplegia, for instance, and several types of paralysis may result from damaged nerves and vertebrae in the spine. After an accident, your productivity and emotional life could suffer a permanent blow in a matter of milliseconds, making it essential to find the right person to act in your defense.
What to Do If You Are in a Car Crash
As soon as you have been involved in a car crash, call 911 and make sure any injured passengers are getting the medical attention they need. If possible, you will want to start collecting evidence right away. Exchange insurance information with all other drivers involved and get contact information from any witnesses. It’s also a good idea to use your cell phone to snap pictures of the accident site, personal injuries, and vehicle damage.
It's essential to contact a car accident injury lawyer before you talk to any insurance agents. Your attorney will work with forensic and medical specialists to investigate the accident. Then your attorney will calculate the cost of your injuries, determine who is a fault, and file one or more claims on your behalf.
The Right Legal Team for You
An experienced back and neck injury lawyer can help you get a fair settlement, so you can start putting your life back in order. At The Husband & Wife Law Team, we have been representing people suffering from serious back and neck injuries since 1996. Today this firm stands at the forefront of the personal injury legal community. With the highest peer review by Martindale-Hubbell and a 10 out of 10 rating from the well-regarded Lawyer Rating Service, our record of success is unsurpassed in the region.
If you or a loved one is suffering from any type of injuries due to a car crash, CLICK HERE for a FREE case evaluation.