How Serious Are Neck and Back Injuries From Accidents?

According to the National Institutes of Health, between 60% and 80% of adults will experience back pain, and between 20% and 70% of adults will experience neck pain that interferes with their ability to perform daily tasks at some point. Regrettably, there are many instances where people are left with this pain due to accidents. Unfortunately, neck and back injuries from accidents can be extremely serious. 

How Serious Are Neck and Back Injuries From Accidents?

Injuries to the neck and back can have a severe impact on your health and well-being. In some cases, damage to one or more of the vertebrae in the back can impact your ability to breathe. It can also lead to chronic pain, nerve damage, or, in severe cases, paralysis. Several types of injuries can affect the neck and back. These include:

• Sprains and strains: These injuries can be a result of damage to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the neck or back. Strains and strains can be painful and take several months to heal.
• Broken bones: Broken bones in the neck and spine can require surgery. In some cases, physical therapy may be needed.
• Whiplash: This injury is one of the most common types, particularly in car accidents and slip and fall accidents. These injuries can cause stiffness, neck problems, and physical limitations.
• Herniated/ruptured discs: This type of injury can lead to chronic pain and severe mobility limitations. 
• Spinal cord injuries: These injuries can result in paralysis, which can impact your ability to use your legs or both your arms and legs, depending on the location of the injury. 
• Broken neck: These injuries can cause dramatic physical limitations. They are also extremely painful and, in severe cases, can lead to death.

Any type of injury to the neck or back from an accident can be incredibly debilitating. Unfortunately, these injuries can be extremely costly to treat. If you have sustained a neck or back injury from an accident, you may have legal options that can help you get the financial resources you need.

Filing a personal injury lawsuit against the party who caused your accident can provide you with relief for expenses, including your medical costs–both immediate and long-term–and any lost wages that you have endured. To provide yourself with the best opportunity of getting the maximum possible monetary compensation, it is in your best interest to hire a personal injury lawyer to assist you.

Contact Our Personal Injury Lawyers Today

If you have experienced a neck or a back injury due to another person’s negligence, contact our dedicated legal team at Kelleher Law today by calling 833-546-3675 to schedule a consultation. Our team has extensive experience representing clients in Fort Myers and Naples, FL, and Atlanta, GA, and we can help you get justice today.