Recently, former Auburn Tiger and current Carolina Panther quarterback, Cam Newton, was involved in a serious car wreck. According to ESPN.com, Cam Newton suffered two transverse fractures in his lower back following a two car collision on December 9, 2014. Thankfully, Newton is recovering from his injuries and remains in stable condition according to most major news outlets.
Unfortunately, many who are in similar car wrecks are not as fortunate. Atlanta is surrounded by several major interstates such as I-85, I-75, I-20, and I-285 as well as other many other major highways like GA 400. Wrecks occur on these roadways on a daily basis and often result in serious injures or death.
Some of the most common injuries sustained in these wrecks are neck, back, and spine injuries which can sometimes be permanent and have a profound impact on the lives of the injured person. Examples of neck and back injuries that may result from car wrecks include:
- Paralysis
- Herniated, bulging, and extruded discs
- Neck fractures
- Cervical dislocations
- “Whiplash” or a neck injuries caused by hyperextension followed by sudden hyperflexion
Symptoms that are sometimes associated with a neck or back after a car or truck wreck include:
- Neck or Back Pain
- Reduced Range of movement or tenderness
- Numbness in the shoulders, arms, or legs (depending on the location of the injury)
- Tenderness
- Headaches, Dizziness, Vertigo, or Blurring of Vision
- Arm or Leg weakness
- Paralysis
If you experience any of these symptoms after a car wreck, it is extremely important for you to seek immediate medical help. Doctors will likely perform a series of physical tests and film studies to determine the severity of your injury. Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, treatment options may include physical therapy, injections, or surgery.
Treatment for neck, back, and spinal injuries can be very expensive. If you were hurt in a car or tractor-trailer wreck due to the fault of someone else and have experienced any of the neck, back, or spinal injuries mentioned in this blog, call Joel for your free legal consultation.
Many times car wreck victims settle their case for nothing more than their past medical bills without realizing that Georgia law allows them to recover for other damages such as diminished earning capacity, future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. Do not let the insurance company for the at-fault driver convince you to settle your case for less than you deserve. Call Joel today and he will protect you from the insurance companies and help get you the justice you deserve.
