Las Vegas Neck Injury Lawyer

Accidents That Can Cause Neck Injuries

Neck injuries can range from pinched nerves to a dislocated vertebra, but even minor trauma can result in excruciating pain or limited mobility. There are numerous accidents that can cause injury to the cervical spine, nerves, and soft tissues.

Some of the more common incidents that lead to personal injury claims include:

• Slips and falls
• Motor vehicle accidents, particularly rear-end collisions
• Workplace accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Swimming pool accidents
• Recreational and sporting accidents

Depending on the severity, neck injuries can result in many long-term complications that diminish your quality of life. When another party’s negligent actions cause your injury, the law affords remedies. A knowledgeable Las Vegas neck injury attorney can help you pursue financial compensation to cover medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Types of Neck Injuries

Any sudden force or blow to the neck can stretch, tear or damage the muscles, ligaments, tendons, vertebrae, or spinal cord, including the following:

• Whiplash – caused by a hyper-flexion of the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the neck. Whiplash is characterized by pain, stiffness, headaches, numbness in the arms, and loss of range of motion. This type of neck strain is often sustained by motorists who are rear-ended by another vehicle.
• Herniated discs – when the disc’s gel-like center ruptures and exerts pressure on spinal nerves, this can cause radiating pain as well as tingling and numbness in the arms.
• Cervical fracture – a break in one of the neck vertebrae can irritate and compress the nerves in the spinal cord. This type of injury requires prompt medical care and may necessitate surgery.
• Spinal cord injury – injury to the cervical spine (C1 through C7 vertebra) can have devastating consequences, causing partial or complete paralysis from the neck down. Car accidents, falls, and penetrating trauma are the leading causes of cervical spinal cord injury.

Uncertain as to what steps should be taken after your accident? Call our lawyers for trusted legal guidance. We will ensure you get the medical care needed, regardless of your health insurance coverage.

Contact Valiente Mott for a Free Neck Injury Case Review

A neck injury can make even the simplest of tasks challenging. Our legal team will review your case free of charge and help you pursue the best outcome possible. We handle neck injury cases on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront legal fees. Call today to speak with trusted personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas who always put clients first.