The back is a complex structure of muscle, bone, and other tissues. Back injuries are some of the most common injuries that we face. Something as simple as picking up a heavy box may lead to a debilitating injury. Considering how such a simple action may cause such a serious injury, it is no surprise that motor vehicle or other accidents may easily result in painful, lifelong back injuries.
In some cases of back injury, people can be injured by products or situations through no fault of their own. Car accidents, construction zone/area accidents and unsafe properties are good examples of how this can occur.
Car accidents frequently generate force and torque in which the back is twisted, fractured, and otherwise traumatized, and can cause severe debilitating, lifelong injuries. At a minimum, patients usually require chiropractic care or soft tissue therapies, and often require surgical repair of the spine or surrounding tissues.
When a person is rear ended in a car accident, the force may cause sever trauma to the muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons of the person's body. Even if properly treated an individual may have symptoms for years or even the rest of their life.
When a person's back receives a high impact trauma, broken bones and other severe tissue damage often result. In a lower impact accident, the muscles, ligaments and tendons may be stressed to their limits and then snap back into place. This "whipping" action can leave a person very sore for days to come. If the impact is hard enough it may even cause the discs in the spine to come out of alignment resulting in severe pain and discomfort, and sometimes requiring surgery to correct. In a high speed car collision it is likely that one or several bones would be fractured. If the spine is fractured there is a serious risk of paralysis. Broken ribs are notoriously painful and in some cases can cause further internal damage to the lungs and other organs.
Back injuries can also be caused by dangerous conditions whether they occur on a construction site, shopping mall, parking lot, or casino. It is natural to feel some embarrassment or responsibility if you fall. In some cases, the fall and injury you may have received was not your fault, but rather, the result of the negligence of someone else. Below are some examples of dangerous environments that may cause someone to fall and injure his or her back.
- Slippery Stairs
- Absence of a Guardrail
- Wet Floors
- Poorly Lit Parking Lot
- Failed Safety Equipment
If you have received an injury to your back in Las Vegas, it is important to have an attorney assess your situation right away. At Oronoz Law Offices, we carefully look at each case to ensure maximum compensation to our clients. Our experience, resources and the personal attention put into every case ensures that we will get the best possible outcome for you.
For a free consultation and assessment of your case call us at 877-388-6957.
