If you or a loved one has experienced back pain from an injury from an accident, contact America’s Consumer Lawyer for a free consultation so we can help you recover from this experience and get fairly compensated.
Car accidents can be very traumatizing accidents that can take a physical and mental toll on the victims. Additionally, it can take a heavy financial toll if you sustained significant injuries that must be treated in the aftermath. Back injuries are somewhat common in car accidents. The back-and-forth in a collision can result in a blow to the back and spinal cord which can cause serious back pain. If you were not at-fault for this accident and would like to file a claim for your injuries and receive monetary damages, it is important that you can describe your back pain to your doctor, your car accident attorney, and insurance companies trying to discredit you.
First, you should be able to describe the main location of the pain. The lower back is usually the most commonly cited location of back injuries after an accident. There are three main sections of the spinal cord which include the following:
- The cervical vertebrae, which is essentially the neck
- The thoracic vertebrae, which is the upper and middle back
- The lumbar vertebrae, which is the lower back
- The sacrum, which is a structure connecting your spine to your hips
- The coccyx, which is the triangular structure forming the tailbone
After you can cite where the pain is originating, there are a few common types of back pains specific to certain types of injuries. These descriptions can help a doctor diagnose you and can help others understand what you are going through. Here are some common back injuries and the typical pains that they cause:
- Herniated disks – Sharp or burning pains in the buttocks and regions of the leg, numbness and tingling sensations in the legs or arms, pain when walking, carrying objects, or repositioning yourself. Severe cases may involve loss of control of bladder or bowels and sexual dysfunction
- Sprains or strains – Muscle spasms in the back, lower back pain, swelling, bruising, pain when pressure or weight is applied to the back, limited range of motion, and difficulty moving.
- Fractured vertebrae – Pain in the affected area, limited range of motion, difficulty moving, pain when pressure or weight is applied to the back.
- Spinal cord injuries – Extreme and sharp pains, pressure, or stiffness in the neck or back area, total or partial body weakness, numbness or tingling sensations in the arms and legs, difficulty moving or walking, and difficulty breathing. Severe cases would involve loss of sensations, loss of bowel or bladder control, loss or changes in sexual function or fertility, and loss of mobility in the arms or legs.
The shock of an accident can actually mask some symptoms immediately afterward. So, it is important to watch out and stay in tune with your body as much as possible in order to recognize an injury and make sure to get it treated right away. The immediate need for medical attention will also help you in your claim.
If another person caused your injuries, you can file a claim against them for monetary damages. Medical care for back injuries is not cheap, and it certainly is not cheap when it involves potential complications that you may have had to deal with. With our help, we can help you recover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that resulted from another person’s actions.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com, or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
