Back injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents are often hidden at first, but within days or weeks a person is bedridden and unable to move or work. This is why it is so important to see a trauma physician (ER or Urgent Care) within 48 hours of any motor vehicle impact. Even if the impact seemed relatively minor and you believe you are uninjured, the forces involved in any collision exert stress on every joint, organ and sinews of the body.
If you do not see a physician for a thorough examination with 48 hours of the motor vehicle accident the responsible insurance company can legally deny what would otherwise be a valid personal injury claim. Protect your rights.
Back injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents are a great example. The vertebrae of the spine are separated by discs which are flexible and filled with fluid. Think of a small jelly doughnut. The disc provides padding between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column to absorb normal activities like the jarring and bumping of a run or jump motion.
In a car, truck or motorcycle accident the stresses exerted on the spinal column by the force of the accident lash the spinal column in many directions within micro-seconds. This often results in tiny tears in the discs which allows the fluid to slowly leak out. This is why it takes days or weeks for any symptoms to arise. However, once the fluid from the affected disc(s) has escaped the bones of your spinal column begin to rub against each other resulting in severe pain and a substantial impact on your mobility and quality of life. This is known as a herniation or herniated disc and it can ultimately lead to arthritis and/or fusion surgery.
Complications from any back injury will probably influence the rest of your life and any potential injury settlement or jury verdict must reflect not only your past and present medical bills, lost wages and compensation for having to endure your injuries and suffer through recovery but provide for these for the rest of your life as well.
This is why it is crucial to do 2 things after suffering back injuries caused by motor vehicle accidents:
- See a trauma physician within 24 to 48 hours of the accident
- Contact Rivers Morrell or call to speak with him personally for a free consultation at 949-305-1400
The insurance company is going to fight your claim and attempt to get you to settle for much less than you deserve. We achieve substantially higher results for our clients than what they could achieve on their own and there is no cost out of pocket as we work on a contingency fee basis.
