If You Suffer a Back Injury after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Every so often, our backs tend to give us a bit of trouble. Whether we are coping with a muscle strain after a hard workout or accidentally tumbled down a few steps, our spines seem to spring back after a little bit of tender loving care. However, for many people across the United States, life is not so easy after their body’s framework takes a beating. For people across Delaware and the rest of the country, motor vehicle accidents can produce some nasty injuries, one of the most frequent being the kind inflicted on the back. If you find yourself in a situation where you or a loved one has been inconvenienced by a back injury, you will no doubt be terrified and unsure of what steps to take next. However, with the help of a lawyer who is experienced in personal injury cases, you can easily overcome this problem and get the justice you deserve.
DETAILS ABOUT ACUTE BACK INJURIES
In any case, the pain victims suffer after an acute back injury may be overwhelmingly severe and accompanied by bruises or swollen tissue. Here is a closer look at some of the most common types of these injuries:
- Sprain or strain to the ligaments of the back
- Fracture or disc dislocation, which can result in paralysis
- Ruptured disc
- Herniated disc, which is when liquid pours out of the spinal tissue and pools across a nerve
- Compression of spinal nerves
THE PAIN OF WHIPLASH
In many cases of motor vehicle crashes, particularly rear-end collisions, victims will suffer from a condition known as whiplash. In this incident, patients will be shoved forward, causing their neck to snap forward and back like a whip (hence the name). Typical symptoms include neck pain, swollen tissue, and poor mobility in the neck joint. However, more severe symptoms, like numbness, lack of motor control, and poor concentration, might hint at a more dangerous back problem or injuries inflicted elsewhere in the body.
TREATING BACK PAIN
As indicated earlier, back pain typically disappears after one to four weeks. However, although minor injuries might be treatable at your home, severe injuries must always be cared for in a hospital setting. If you have suffered a potentially dangerous injury, always call emergency services or go to the nearest hospital if you are capable.
For a full-length list of methods for treating back pain, please review the Low Back Pain Fact Sheet, provided by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
YOUR LEGAL SOLUTION
In the event that you suffer mild to severe back injuries, you will be in a great deal of pain and will be terrified of the situation. However, in the event that your injuries were inflicted by distracted driving or malicious intent, you must never hold responsibility for someone else’s actions. You do not deserve to be put in such tremendous danger.
Here at Edelstein, Martin & Nelson, our team of professional attorneys are passionate about our practice and are fully knowledgeable in the laws, rules, and statutes surrounding unfortunate slip and fall accidents throughout the State of Delaware. We can guarantee you will receive the justice you deserve. For legal advice and for more information about our services, contact our office today at 800-300-0909.