Back Injuries from Automobile Accidents
Back injuries differ in type and severity. Some car wreck
victims suffer minor back injuries. For example, if a victim was stopped at a
red light and another driver slowly rolled into his car, the victim might
experience soreness for a few days. Other car accident victims are not so
lucky.
They suffer serious back injuries that put them out of
commission for weeks or even months and that require long-term care and
treatment. Some more serious, yet common, back injuries include:
Bone alignment problems;
Broken bones;
Soft tissue damage;
Muscle sprains and strains;
Spinal cord injuries; and
Disc injuries.
In some cases, a car accident victim immediately realizes that he has been injured. In other cases, the symptoms develop slowly over a period of time. In these situations, an injured victim might notice:
Persistent aching that does not get better;
Localized pain in the back that seems to worsen;
Headaches;
Tiredness;
Balance issues;
Difficulty performing routine tasks;
Nausea;
Back pain that seems to radiate; and
Muscle spasms or kinks.
If a person who has been involved in a car accident notices these symptoms, he
should immediately seek medical care or disclose the symptoms to his current
provider. Prompt treatment may make a significant difference in the victim’s
recovery.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amy Witherite
Amy is a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and a former Chair of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Advocates. She is also a fellowship member of and is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
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Bone alignment problems;
Broken bones;
Soft tissue damage;
Muscle sprains and strains;
Spinal cord injuries; and
Disc injuries.
In some cases, a car accident victim immediately realizes that he has been injured. In other cases, the symptoms develop slowly over a period of time. In these situations, an injured victim might notice:
Persistent aching that does not get better;
Localized pain in the back that seems to worsen;
Headaches;
Tiredness;
Balance issues;
Difficulty performing routine tasks;
Nausea;
Back pain that seems to radiate; and
Muscle spasms or kinks.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amy Witherite
Amy is a member of the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and a former Chair of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association Board of Advocates. She is also a fellowship member of and is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association.
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