A herniated disc is an uncomfortable spinal injury to deal with at best, but these injuries can be debilitating, depending on how severe the injury is. Herniated and ruptured discs often occur in physical accidents, whether a person strained their back or fell. In some cases, it might be difficult to determine what caused a herniated disc, especially if it developed over time. This scenario can be common in workplaces that require workers to put repetitive strain on their bodies, such as in construction or other physical labor jobs.
If you or a loved one was in an accident and it led to a herniated or ruptured disc injury, you might be able to receive compensation for your damages. A Nashville herniated and ruptured disc injury lawyer from The Cochran Firm – Nashville may review your case and determine if you qualify to file a claim or lawsuit against a negligent party or parties. Call us at (615) 651-7451 today to see what steps you might be able to take to begin your legal process.
Herniated Discs May Occur in Different Types of Accidents
People may sustain or develop a herniated disc injury in the following types of accidents:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including accidents involving trucks, motorcycles, bicyclists, and pedestrians
- Boating accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Accidents involving a medical error
- Workplace accidents
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
The severity of a herniated disc injury may vary by how severe the accident was. However, if you suspect you might have a ruptured disc injury after an accident, you should seek medical treatment right away. If left untreated, you may develop worsening pain and complications.
For a free legal consultation with a herniated and ruptured disc injury lawyer serving Nashville, call 615-651-7451
Herniated Disc Injuries Should Be Taken Seriously
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), herniated discs may be caused by excessive strain and injury, or it may occur naturally over time as people age. In medical terms, a herniated disc is “a fragment of the disc nucleus that is pushed out of the annulus, into the spinal canal through a tear or rupture in the annulus.”
In layman’s terms, this means the center (nucleus) of the spinal disk slipped out of alignment and is now pushing through a tear in its outer exterior (the annulus). A herniated disc may also be referred to as a bulging or slipped disc, though there are some differences. Bulging discs do not necessarily affect the entire area of the spinal disc, whereas herniated discs involve actual ruptures.
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of herniated discs include:
- Sharp pain in the leg, such as in the thigh or calf, or buttocks if you have a herniated disc in your lower back
- Sharp pain in the arm and shoulder if you have a herniated disc in your neck
- Weakness, including an inability or limited ability to lift or hold objects
- Numbness or tingling, which might indicate nerve damage
- Intermittent episodes of lower back pain
Pinched Nerves
Herniated discs may also lead to pinched nerves, which occur after a nerve undergoes excessive pressure by its surroundings, such as from surrounding tissue or bone. Pinched nerves have similar symptoms to herniated discs, in that people may suffer sharp flares of pain, tingling, muscle weakness, and numbness.
If an accident caused you to sustain a herniated disc injury or some other type of severe injury, you might be eligible to sue the at-fault party or parties for compensation to recover your losses. A Nashville herniated and ruptured disc injury lawyer may be able to help you with your case. Call The Cochran Firm – Nashville at (615) 651-7451 today to learn more about your legal options.
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A Nashville Herniated Disc Lawyer May Help You Pursue Compensation
A herniated disc may affect your life beyond your physical health, and that should be acknowledged. These kinds of injuries may affect someone’s career, mental state, and overall ability to enjoy daily activities. If a herniated disc injury or some other severe injury caused you to lose money or certain aspects of your life, you may have the opportunity to bring a lawsuit in hopes of being awarded compensation for your troubles.
Our legal team may listen to your grievances to gauge the extent of your losses, then calculate their potential financial worth. We may do this by first totaling your financial losses since they will have an immediate monetary value. These damages may include:
- Medical expenses, such as costs for doctor’s appointments, surgeries, chiropractic treatments, physical therapy, pain medications, and imaging exams
- Income loss if your injuries temporarily or permanently prevent you from going to work
- Property damage costs, such as vehicle repairs if you sustained the injury in a car accident
You may also be able to pursue compensation for damages that do not have a monetary value. These losses may be based on the general losses your injuries took from your life and may include:
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Loss of enjoyment of activities or hobbies
- Loss of consortium
- Emotional anguish
- Permanent disability
Your legal team may discuss other forms of damages to pursue that are not listed here.
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Call the Cochran Firm – Nashville Today to Start Building Your Case
Should you decide to work with a Nashville herniated and ruptured disc lawyer, we may inform you of any statutory deadlines to keep track of as we enter the litigation process. The statute of limitations in Tennessee limits the amount of time people have to file a lawsuit against another party. TN Code §28-3-104 says that you have one year to bring a personal injury lawsuit. TN Code §29-26-116 gives you the same amount of time if your injury resulted from medical malpractice. Act now so that our team can start working on your case as soon as possible.
If you sustained a herniated or ruptured disc injury in an accident caused by someone’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, you may have grounds to sue for compensation. Call The Cochran Firm – Nashville today at (615) 651-7451 to speak with a team representative about your case. A member of our firm can determine if your case qualifies for litigation, whether as a personal injury or medical malpractice case.
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