Pennsylvania Neck and Back Injury
Neck and back injuries are commonly caused by vehicle accidents, sports accidents, swimming pool accidents, and many other types of accidents. Even accidents that appear relatively minor at the time may have long-term neck and/or back injury consequences.
Any accident that causes the neck and back to move forcefully can cause injury of the muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and disks in the neck and back. These are known as soft tissue injuries unlike injuries that result in broken or fractured bones.
Soft tissue injuries include, but are not limited to:
- Torn or injured back or cervical muscles
- Back strain
- Ruptured disks
- Torn or pulled tendons and ligaments
- Herniated disks and radiculopathy
- Pinched and compressed nerves
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
Symptoms include:
- Pain
- Headaches
- Blurred vision
- Numbness
- Tingling
- Weakness
- Grogginess
- Memory and concentration loss
- Limited movement in the affected area.
Soft tissue injuries can be just as painful and disabling as other kinds of neck and back injuries including interfering with a victim's ability to work or function. Also, soft tissue injuries can require significant treatment, including osteopathic and/or chiropractic adjustments, medication, therapeutic massage, surgical procedures, and physical therapy.
Medical bills, loss of income, medical care and therapy, quality of life issues, and pain and suffering are very real issues for victims of soft tissue neck injuries. If someone else was at fault in causing the circumstances of your neck or back injury, you may be entitled to compensation for loss of income, medical bills, medical equipment, ongoing care, loss of enjoyment of life, physical therapy, pain and suffering and other damages. It is important to choose a Pittsburgh personal injury lawyer who is well experienced with severe injury cases.
If your or a loved one has suffered from a neck or back injury, please fill out the form on your left for a free case review by a Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer.
