You may have heard people getting into car accidents and coming away with only a minor bruise or headache. However, that’s not the case for everyone. Many people suffer traumatic spine injuries from car accidents, which can cause long-term disabilities.
Here are a few traumatic spine injuries people have suffered from after surviving a car accident:
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a back condition that causes the spine to curve the wrong way. People who are affected by scoliosis can experience back pain, stunted growth and breathing issues. A car accident could put intense pressure on the spine, causing scoliosis.
Herniated disc
Each vertebra in the spine is cushioned by a rubbery sack. In a car accident, the spine could suffer pressure that causes the rubbery sack to shift or burst. This injury can cause severe pain to victims and may lead to muscle weakness.
Paralysis
A car accident could cause paralysis. Paralysis is the inability to feel and/or move certain body parts. This is often caused by a spine injury weakening the signals that go from the brain to the limbs. Traumatic spine injuries can affect a large part of the body temporarily or permanently.
People who suffer from paralysis can experience the loss of feeling in a single limb or multiple limbs. As a result, they may no longer be able to use a leg or arm without therapy. Paralysis can also affect half of the body, such as both legs or an arm and a leg. Some people also experience a form of paralysis that affects them from the neck down.
If you or someone you know was injured in a car accident, then learning about your legal options could help you get the compensation you deserve.