Ramifications of Spine and Back Injuries
Spine and back injuries are common in car crashes and other types of serious accidents. The consequences of spine and back injuries can impact accident victims for months or even years after the initial crash, and in the worst cases victims are left permanently affected by their spine and back injuries. The knowledgeable personal injury attorneys at Mitch Grissim & Associates in Nashville zealously advocate for spine and back injury victims throughout Tennessee. To learn more about your legal options, call or contact the office today.
Signs of Spine and Back Injuries
The back and spinal area is a complex area made up of bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves along with the spinal cord inside the vertebrae. Injury to any of these body parts can lead to serious pain and disability. The force and impact of a car accident routinely causes spine and back injuries; however, these injuries can occur in any accident where the back and spine are affected by a substantial force.
Signs and symptoms of spine and back injuries can occur hours or even days after the initial accident. If you experience any level of back pain after a crash, it is important that you see a doctor right away. Signs of a serious back or spine injury can include the following:
- Pain
- Pain that radiates down the legs and into the buttocks
- Stiffness
- Numbness or tingling in the feet, legs, arms, or hands
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Muscle spasms, and more.
Consequences of Back and Spine Injuries
The ramifications of back and spine injuries can be severe for accident victims. Some injuries are so serious they render a victim unable to work or provide for their loved ones. Injuries like a bulging disc can escalate into more serious medical problems like a herniated disc if left untreated after an accident and may require surgery to repair. Spinal cord injuries can cause paralysis and require a lifetime of additional care, medical devices, and years of rehabilitation. Medical bills, daily living expenses, and other costs can pile up quickly, and accident victims can feel hopeless in the aftermath.
How a Lawyer Can Help
After a spine or back injury, an experienced personal injury attorney can get you the financial compensation and medical help you need after an accident. A lawyer will serve as the communicator with insurance companies and can begin gathering all the relevant information for your claim. An attorney with experience will know how much your case is worth and will not settle for less, leaving you in a financial lurch later on. Your lawyer can ensure that you are getting the proper medical treatment and that it will be covered in your case. An attorney will handle all aspects of the legal case so that you can focus on what is most important – your recovery.
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If you would like to speak with an experienced Nashville personal injury attorney today, call or contact Mitch Grissim & Associates now to schedule a free consultation.
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