Cedar Rapids accident victims may have chronic back and neck pain
Cedar Rapids, IA – Accidents can cause long term medical problems that are not always obvious. One possibility after an incident is that a driver or passenger in a vehicle can experience chronic back pain and related health issues. There are a number of reasons why these injuries happen, and a lawyer can assist victims with getting payment for medical treatment after an examination.
Back injuries and medical treatment
Statistics related to back and spinal cord injuries show that accidents involving motor vehicles, construction equipment, bulldozers, forklifts, steamrollers, and other commercial and industrial equipment are consistent sources of back injuries in the United States.
Symptoms may not be obvious immediately after an accident. It is common for a chiropractor to find problems, even if the victim is not in pain right away, and symptoms can take months to appear.
A condition called whiplash can affect the neck and back area. Aside from pain, some symptoms can include memory problems, sleep disturbances, headaches, hearing issues and ringing in the ears. This is a result of severe trauma to certain tissues within the neck area.
There are discs in the spine that can become herniated, as they are supposed to absorb various impacts. Chiropractors diagnose this kind of trauma through pain and numbness in the area, but sometimes herniated discs may cause no symptoms at all and be difficult to detect.
Various other fractures or even the total destruction of certain parts of the spine can occur during a severe accident.
An examination from a doctor or chiropractor is always recommended to get specific advice. The diagnosis and documentation from a medical examination may also be used as evidence in a civil lawsuit related to the accident.
Suing the person responsible for these injuries
The entity responsible for an injury will be named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. Your attorney can file a complaint that adds up the total value of medical treatment, along with other crucial losses such as time away from work, property damage, and emotional pain and suffering. Depending on the evidence, the two parties may choose to settle if evidence that the defendant is at fault is overwhelming. However, in cases that are less obvious and the parties cannot settle, there is a full trial with witnesses and the presentation of evidence.
Getting legal help from an injury firm
People who need financial assistance paying for their injuries can speak with a local attorney about filing a lawsuit against the person or business responsible. Eells and Tronvold Law Offices offers free consultations where new clients can discuss their situations and receive professional advice related to the possibility of a lawsuit.
Firm contact information:
Eells and Tronvold Law Offices
1921 51st Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2400
319-393-1020
www.eellsandtronvold.com
