The majority of adults experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. Such pain can be debilitating and can restrict your movement and your ability to work. In many cases, pain occurs because of an acute injury from an accident, and it is important to learn about your rights in this situation.
At Bednarz & Bednarz, we assist clients who face the challenging road to recovery after an accident in filing a personal injury claim. To discuss a potential case for compensation, call for a complimentary consultation today.
Common Lower Back Injuries
Accidents can result in direct trauma to the lower back, as well as unusual twisting, stretching, or pressure in the lower back. Such trauma can cause one or more of the following conditions:
- Strains and sprains – These soft tissue injuries are the primary cause of lower back pain. When the ligaments or tendons in your lower back are stretched improperly, you can suffer pain, limited movement, and even muscle spasms.
- Ruptured or herniated discs – Trauma can cause the discs between your vertebrae to become compressed, which can result in the discs bulging or rupturing, leading to significant and ongoing pain.
- Radiculopathy – Compression of the spinal nerve root can occur due to an accident or a herniated disc, causing pain, tingling, and numbness that can affect your lower back and radiate to other parts of your body. When radiculopathy affects the sciatic nerve, it can result in sciatica. This often causes burning or shooting pain in your lower back, buttocks, and leg. Serious sciatica can cause weakness and numbness.
- Spondylolisthesis – This injury happens when trauma causes your lower spine to slide out of place, causing nerve pinching and pain.
Lower back pain can be chronic and difficult to live with. Many people need to take medication, attend physical therapy, or even have surgery to correct the problem. Some lower back injuries are persistent and difficult to overcome, and they can impact a person’s quality of life. Lower back injuries can also keep you from working, and you can lose income in addition to your medical bills. It is important to learn whether you have the right to seek compensation for your injury-related losses.
Causes of Lower Back Injuries
Many types of accidents can cause lower back injuries, such as:
If someone else was negligent and caused your accident, they should be responsible for covering your losses. The right law firm can help you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to seek the financial recovery you deserve after a lower back injury.
Representing Clients with Lower Back Injuries
If you would like to consult with an experienced attorney in Hendersonville, TN, who specializes in lower back injury cases across Nashville, we are here to help. Contact us online or call our Nashville office at 615-256-0100 to discuss a possible claim as soon as possible.
