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After the sounds of screeching tires and breaking glass stop, you may find yourself wondering what just happened. Car accidents can cause damage to more than just vehicles. Serious injuries can result from major crashes. Sometimes an injury may not surface immediately following an auto accident.
Back injuries are one of the most common injuries associated with car accidents. The impact of the two vehicles colliding can result in damage to the back. Back pain can range from dull to sharp, depending on the severity of the injury. Back injuries may include:
• Damage to the ligaments or muscles in the back, such as a sprain or strain
• Spine fracture
• Dislocation of the spine
• Torn or ruptured disc
• Nerve compression in the back (cauda equine syndrome)
Each one of these injuries can cause immense pain and may disrupt your daily activities, such as the ability to work.
Back Injuries That Require Immediate Medical Attention
There are some types of back injuries that should be treated immediately by emergency medical personnel. When back pain follows a car accident, medical treatment is necessary to determine that there wasn’t more serious damage done. Back pain can be associated with a spinal cord injury, which is why exams should be conducted immediately after an accident. Some of the signs of a spinal cord injury include the following:
• Loss of bowel or bladder control
• Leg weakness
• Numbness in part of the body
• Paralysis
Types of Back Injuries
Back injuries caused by car accidents be classified into two different groups – Spondylolysis and Cervical Radiculopathy. Spondylolysis refers to the slipping of vertebra that generally occurs at the base of the spine. This condition, which is a defect or fracture of one or both parts of a vertebra, can result in vertebrae slipping forward, backward or over a bone below.
Cervical Radiculopathy refers to the damage or disruption of nerve function that results in compression of the nerve roots near the cervical vertebrae. This type of injury can result in pain and a loss of sensation in upper extremities.
Your doctor will conduct various tests, such as x-rays, CT scans and MRI scans to help determine where the injury is located and the extent of damage. Once your doctor is able to diagnose your specific condition, treatment will be recommended. Treatment may include medication, rest, rehabilitation, physical therapy or surgery. Medical care for a back injury resulting from a car accident can be expensive. If your car crash was caused by another driver, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries, which will help cover your medical expenses and time away from work.
Contact the Texas car accident attorneys at Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C. at (877) 724-7800 or (713) 224-7800, if you have injured your back in a car accident.
Vujasinovic & Beckcom P.L.L.C
1001 Texas Avenue
Suite 1020
Houston, TX 77002
Phone: 713.224.7800
Fax: 713.224.7801

