Car accidents are a top cause of deaths and spinal cord injuries in America. The spinal cord consists of three distinct areas. The most severe of the spinal cord injuries usually impact the high-cervical nerves: C-1 to C-4.
Pope & Howard, P.C. is a serious personal injury law firm that specializes in trying car accident cases that have resulted in serious and debilitating injuries to the spinal cord. A spinal cord injury at the high-cervical nerves can result in paralysis of the arms, hands, legs and more. These types of injuries can also cause breathing issues, bladder and bowel control limitations, speech impairment and the need for assistance for daily living.
If you or a loved one have experienced a spinal cord injury due to a car accident, contact the personal injury lawyers at Pope & Howard in Atlanta, GA. Our compassionate team will listen to the details of your case and help you determine next steps.
Learn more about the common spinal cord injuries caused by car accidents below or contact our legal team in Atlanta, Georgia today!
Car accidents can cause extensive damage to drivers and passengers. Did you know that more than 17,000 accidents occur each day across the U.S.? With the sheer number of cars on the road, it’s no wonder that spinal cord injuries are so prevalent. Below is a list of some of the most common and serious spinal cord injuries that can occur following a catastrophic car accident.
When your car is hit by a car or multiple vehicles, it can cause the spine to be moved very quickly in different directions, causing fractures in the vertebrae of the spine or compressing the vertebrae and discs in your back, also known as a compression fracture. This compression, also known as spondylolisthesis, can sometimes cause temporary paralysis, numbness, pain, or loss of bladder control.
Both vertebrae and spinal discs create the entire spinal column. The jelly-like discs create a sort of “shock” system for your vertebrae, keeping them from rubbing together and causing pain. An incredible design that allows us to bend and move in multiple ways, these discs are vital for fluidity of movement. A car accident can cause one of these discs to move, tear, or rupture, which can cause incredible pain that radiates throughout the spinal nerves and can also cause numbness.
Because the spine is so delicately designed to work as a fluid system, disruption to this system can cause extensive pain and devastating results. A car accident can change a person’s ability to move without pain forever, as the spine cannot currently be replaced or repaired. And, because the spinal cord houses nerves and crucial neural pathways, injuring or severing the spine during an accident can mean affecting the future of a person’s entire life, including their ability to do basic tasks like walking, feeding, or using the bathroom.
If you or a loved one have experienced a spinal cord injury due to a car accident and are not at fault, contact the attorneys at Pope & Howard to seek compensation. You shouldn’t have to experience this pain alone. Give us a call at 404-885-9999 today.
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