Neck Injuries

Neck Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

Car accidents are the most common cause of neck injuries in San Antonio and the rest of the United States. A significant number of neck injuries are also caused by slip and fall accidents. If you sustain this type of injury, it can create a lot of hardships. Not only do back injuries generally require a significant amount of medical attention, but they can also interfere with other areas of your life like your ability to work. Seeking the possibility of compensation for those hardships is why you should meet with a San Antonio personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Understanding the Most Common Types of Neck Injuries

Although neck injuries can be very severe and place a significant burden on your quality of life, securing adequate compensation for this type of injury can be a challenge. The main reason that neck injuries are an especially challenging kind of claim is it can be difficult to convey just how severe the symptoms are on a chronic basis.

Another issue that plays a role in making these kinds of claims especially challenging is the fact that the most common form of neck injuries is whiplash. This condition occurs when an individual’s head is rapidly thrown backward and then forward. Whiplash often happens when a car accident takes the form of a rear-end collision.

As with most types of injuries, there’s a scale of severity for whiplash injuries. On the lower end of the scale, soft tissue damage is quite common. In more severe cases, one of the discs at the top of the spine can either herniate or actually rupture. While none of those issues sound pleasant, what makes whiplash so challenging in regards to filing a claim is this condition can often be resolved within 6 to 12 months. However, there are many examples of whiplash developing into chronic conditions.

Additionally, whiplash is just one example of a neck injury that can occur after a San Antonio car accident. Other injuries to this area of the body can cause a wide range of chronic symptoms. From difficulties eating to an imbalanced nervous system, these types of issues can make it difficult for someone to enjoy a normal quality of life.

Don’t Wait to Speak with an Attorney

Neck injuries also present a challenge because it’s fairly common for them to get worse over time. So if you’re involved in a car accident in San Antonio and you think the pain in your neck is only minor, it’s still in your best interest to have it checked out by a medical professional. Doing so will create documentation of your injury and give you a jump on the type of treatment that may be necessary.

It’s also a very good idea to get in touch with a San Antonio personal injury law firm to find out what kind of options may be available to you. For a free consultation with the Law Offices of Ronald A. Ramos, contact us online or call our office at (210) 308-8811.

Law Offices of Ronald A. Ramos, P.C.

1844 Lockhill Selma Rd #102
San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 308-8811
Email: info@sanantonioaccidentlawyer.com