Can a Car Accident Cause a Bulging Disc?

Car accidents can cause a bulging disc, long-term back pain, and many more other spinal issues. These conditions can change your entire life, so if you are injured in a car accident, seek medical attention and call a Phoenix car accident lawyer right away.

Many people will get into a minor car accident and think everything is fine, save for minor scratches on your car’s paint or a ding in the bumper. However, your spine can be injured in even quick fender-benders. 

There are car accident victims who think they are not injured, only to realize they are days or weeks later. This is why it’s important to see a doctor and contact a lawyer right away, so you can receive money from the person responsible to pay for your medical bills and more.

In this blog post, we’ll explain what a bulging disc is, who pays for injuries in car accident cases, and give our expert legal insights on spinal injuries and car accidents.

What Is a Bulging Disc?

A disc is a soft, jelly-like cushion between the bones in your spine. Discs act like shock absorbers for your spine. When a disc bulges, it means it’s been squished or pushed out of its normal shape.

This bulging can cause the disc to press on nearby nerves, causing pain, numbness, or tingling in your back, neck, arms, or legs. It can also cause your limbs to go weak suddenly. In many cases, it’s difficult to realize you have a bulging disc unless you receive diagnostic imaging (like an MRI scan) after an accident.

Who Pays for Injuries in Car Accident Cases?

Healing from a bulging disc isn’t always simple or inexpensive. Patients can require months of physical therapy, chiropractic adjustments, steroid injections, and even surgery to help heal the disc. But if you didn’t cause the accident, should you be the one to foot the bill?

When you seek immediate medical attention and legal counsel, you can build a case for the at-fault driver’s insurance company to pay for your medical treatments, any lost wages, and pain and suffering. This can even answer the question of who pays for a rental car after an accident–if your car is totaled or you require travel for your medical procedures, the at-fault driver’s insurance company should cover those expenses, as well.

Car Accidents and Spine Injuries: A Legal Perspective

Working with a lawyer can make navigating the aftermath of your car accident easier. That’s because insurance companies want to do everything they can to pay you as little as possible. When you are injured and stressed, negotiating with insurance companies can be tiring and stressful.

However, a lawyer will collect the evidence you need–such as medical records–to prove how your injury has impacted your life. This can include your ability to work, care for yourself and your family, and your mental health, too. Your lawyer will know what the appropriate settlement amount is for your case and should work to make sure you receive the money you deserve.

The Bottom Line

Car accidents can absolutely result in bulging discs and other spinal injuries that can impact your ability to do the things you love, or even support yourself financially. Your spine’s health relies on your discs to absorb shock and protect your spine. When you’re in a car accident, these discs can be jolted out of place. This can limit your mobility and cause serious pain and discomfort.

Gage Mathers has your back. Our expert legal team will help you get the compensation you deserve after a car accident. Call us today to see how we can help you!

About the Author

Joseph D'Aguanno

Guided by the belief that being a highly skilled specialist in a narrow field is better than being ordinary in everything, Joseph “JD” D’Aguanno leads Arizona’s best personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ. Having extensive cross-training in pre-litigation negotiations and trial lawyer skills, with decades of experience, JD strives to provide clients with the most valuable legal services a personal injury lawyer can provide. Under his direction, Gage Mathers Law Group is an award-winning personal injury law firm providing aggressive representation to victims of a car accident, medical malpractice, dog bite, motorcycle accident, and other injurious events. Gage Mathers is trusted by thousands of lawyers and clients throughout the country because of their reputation for getting clients the maximum compensation they deserve.

Years of experience: Over 23 years
Bar number: 020421
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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