Iowa City accident victims are likely to have lower back pain and problems
Iowa City, IA – Victims may experience various types of injuries after a car accident. Pain in the lower back area is usually a symptom that appears after many motor vehicle collisions. Back pain in general is also one of the most common medical problems in the United States. After the accident, the victim can be examined by a doctor or a chiropractor to determine the extent of the injuries and timeline for recovery. An attorney who focuses on injury cases can use this kind of information to help negotiate for a settlement or reach a jury verdict.
Lower back problems and pain
When a car is hit by another driver, especially if the impact is from the rear, the lower back and neck are likely to suffer from injuries. This is because the four parts of the spine that make up this area may sustain trauma or improper movement. The area known as the lumbar is especially vulnerable because there is a wide range of motion possible, and the discs inside of the spine can slip in these areas. Further up on the middle part of the spine, the vertebrae are more protected because the impact tends to be absorbed by the ribs. The cervical spine, which is closest to the neck may be affected by whiplash and other types of trauma associated with sudden head movements.
How the car collision affects the back and nearby areas
When a car crash happens, the driver’s seatbelt will usually force their body to stay in the same place and prevent the impact from moving the driver into the windshield. However, the organs or bones also usually sustain damage from this process of being in motion then suddenly stopping. This kind of sudden and violent jerking that happens in the moments during and after impact is responsible for problems such as whiplash, back, and head trauma.
Lawsuits to pay for treatment
Anyone who has had to visit a chiropractor or other specialist to deal with the aftermath of a car accident knows how expensive treatment can become. Civil injury lawsuits are the best way victims can get help with expenses from hospital visits, continued care from a doctor, lost wages and income, and various other kinds of losses caused by the accident. The amount of compensation available often depends on the severity of the collision and costs of associated healthcare.
Speaking with a local attorney after an accident
There are lawyers in the Iowa City area who meet with clients to discuss various kinds of motor vehicle accidents and injury lawsuits. Eells and Tronvold Law Offices handle cases for local accident victims who need compensation and representation in court.
Firm contact info:
Eells and Tronvold Law Offices
1921 51st Street NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-2400
319-393-1020
www.eellsandtronvold.com
