Back Pain After A Vehicle Accident in Los Angeles

If you are experiencing back pain after a car accident in Los Angeles contact us today. We are experienced car accident lawyers who will fight for car accident victims to ensure their rights are protected and those responsible are held accountable.

Back pain after a car accident

Back pain after a car crash may be an indication of serious injury. It could potentially be a symptom of whiplash, spinal cord injury, fractured ribs, a herniated disc, or another ailment caused by the accident that could require professional medical attention. A report from the Mayo Clinic shows that car accidents are the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in America, contributing to nearly 40% of all spinal cord injuries each year. For many car accident victims, back pain doesn’t always present itself immediately. Symptoms may arise some time after the event, and if left untreated, develop into chronic back pain. It is important to keep in mind the statute of limitations for car accident claims.

How to Identify a Back Injury

Without professional medical training, it’s very difficult to tell the difference between muscle strain and serious injury. Because of the risks involved, any back pain after a car accident should be reviewed by a doctor. A thorough examination is recommended, including x-rays and CT scans, in order to diagnose the problem and pinpoint the cause of the pain. Some of the possible symptoms experienced after a car crash, and the injury that may be connected to are listed below.

• Whiplash – Often the result of an accident that caused the head or body to violently jerk backwards or forwards. May cause lower back pack pain, neck tension, pain in the arms or shoulders, tingling, numbness, blurred vision, and even memory loss. Symptoms will present within a day of the accident, and can last for several weeks.
• Compression Fractures – Fractured or dislodged vertebrae caused when the body is moved forward forcefully while restrained by a seat belt, resulting in middle and lower back pain, which grows more intense with movement. Loss of bladder and bowel control is also possible.
• Herniated Discs – Damage to, or dislocation of, the soft cushions separating the vertebrae in your spine. While symptoms may not show immediately, sharp pain in the lower back and numbness in the extremities may develop.
• Spinal Cord Injuries – Most common in high speed accidents that impart enough force on the body to cause bruising, swelling, and possible permanent damage to the spinal cord. This leads to loss of feeling, motor control, and even paralysis. Spinal cord injuries are long term injuries that can potentially lead to other medical problems in the future, like infections, clots, and spinal fluid leaks.

Recovering From Back Injuries Caused by a Vehicle Accident

Serious back injuries incurred after a car accident can be very difficult to recover from, and not all of the challenges are medical in nature. Immobility can lead to feelings of depression and hopelessness. Missed work and lost wages are likely, too. Then there’s pain management, with regular physical therapy and frequent doses of medication.

The Law Offices of Steers and Associates has helped clients in these terrible situations by negotiating with insurance adjusters and getting sizable and deserved claim settlements for their back injuries and receiving the right compensation for their spinal injury suit claims. The compensation you receive will help to pay for medical costs, car repairs, lost wages, and any other damages caused by the crash.

Contact us today to speak with an experience Los Angeles car accident attorney. Together we’ll work to get you the compensation you deserve.

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Allen Vaysberg

Allen Vaysberg practices personal injury law and works tirelessly to defeat the tactics of insurance companies and large corporations who try to deny justice and fair compensation to injured people.