Spine Injuries
Minnesota Spinal Injury Lawyer & Attorney
A significant majority of our clients have sustained injuries to their neck and/or back. Neck and back injuries can generally be classified into four types: 1) a direct injury to the spinal cord; 2) broken bones/vertebrae; 3) disc injury; and 4) soft tissue injury. Clearly the most severe are those involving injury to the spinal cord, as they usually result in paralysis or death. The severity of a spinal injury involving broken bones depends on the severity and location of the fracture(s).
Disc injuries often cause injury or damage to the nerves that run from the spinal cord, resulting in pain, numbness and tingling in the arms or legs.
Soft tissue injuries are injuries to the connective tissues surrounding the spine – the muscles, tendons and ligaments. In an accident, these soft tissues can be stretched and torn, causing symptoms that can be as minor as a simple sprain that clears up in a day or two, or a permanent injury.
In most neck, back and spinal cord injury cases, the injury occurs because of rapid change in speed of the head and torso in an accident. These change-in-speed cases are called acceleration/deceleration injuries. This is why many peo
ple refer to neck and back injuries as “whiplash” injuries.
At the Rochlin Law Firm, Ltd. we have over 21 years experience in handling neck and back injuries. We are familiar with the mechanics of a spinal injury, the types of treatment available, and the doctors who treat these injuries.
If you have a question regarding an injury to your neck and back, please contact our firm.
