Serious Back Injuries from Car Crashes and Slip and Fall Accidents

A back injury can be depilating for the victim and often the pain lasts for several years. Back injuries are frequently caused by car crashes and slip and fall accidents. If you have suffered a back injury, you need to be aware of the symptoms of a more serious injury, as well as the treatment and compensation available.

Back pain can be dull or sharp, but one thing is for certain – it causes discomfort and makes it difficult to complete daily functions. When back pain follows a severe injury, such as a car accident, fall, sports-related injury, direct blow to the spine or assault, emergency treatment should be pursued immediately. Sometimes back pain can indicate a spinal cord injury, which usually has symptoms of leg weakness and numbness.

Back injuries are the most common cause of back pain. When back pain follows a sudden or acute injury, it could be a sign of bruising or swelling. Sudden injuries relating to the back include the following:

• Injury to the ligaments or muscles in the back, including a strain or sprain
• A spine fracture or dislocation, which can lead to permanent paralysis
• Torn disc or ruptured disc that can result in a herniated disc that presses against the nerve
• Compression of the nerves in the lower back, known as cauda equina syndrome

Back pain is diagnosed through a physical exam and diagnostic studies, such as x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans. In addition, injections are sometimes used for diagnostic purposes and to aid in pain relief.

Rehabilitation and physical therapy are frequently utilized to help the victim of a back injury. Medications may be prescribed to help alleviate the back pain and discomfort. In some cases, surgery is needed. According to MayoClinic.com, “back surgery is usually reserved for times when a nerve is pinched, the spinal cord is compressed or there's too much movement between the spinal bones.”

If you have sustained a serious back injury, which was the result of someone else’s negligence, such as in a car accident, slip and fall or work-related accident, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries. Back pain from an injury can last for years and can affect your ability to work and participate in daily activities. Contact an experienced Florida back injury attorney at the Law Offices of William K. Saron at (866) 836-4947 or (727) 345-4566 for expert legal advice. We will review your back injury case to determine the amount of compensation in which you are eligible.