More than 16 million adults in the U.S. experience chronic or persistent back pain due to a broad range of back injuries. Back pain is also one the most costly conditions in the U.S. A back injury can develop gradually over time due to poor posture or heavy lifting at work or suddenly due to an accident. If you or a loved one has suffered a back injury, the West Palm Beach personal injury lawyer at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa can investigate your case, determine who is liable for your injuries, and ensure that you get fairly compensated.
What Exactly is a Back Injury?
When a bone, joint, nerve, muscle, or connective tissue in your back is damaged, the result is a back injury. This can lead to minor discomfort or disabling pain. A back injury can impact any part of the back but usually affects the lower portion of the back. Common back injuries are:- Strains
- Sprains
- Fractured vertebrae
- Herniated disc
- Spondylolisthesis
- Spinal stenosis
What Usually Causes a Back Injury?
Back injuries can result from:- Playing sports
- Doing physically demanding chores in the house or garden
- From slip, trip, and fall accidents
- Lifting heavy objects
- Repetitive motions at work
- Workplace accidents
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Construction accidents
When to See Your Doctor for a Back Injury?
Go to your doctor if you’re experiencing back pain:- From any kind of accident, like a car crash, workplace accident, or a slip and fall
- That persists after several days or four weeks
- That wakes you up
- That’s getting worse
- That’s accompanied by abdominal pain
- Paralysis
- Fever
- Bloody urine
- Changes in passing stools or urinating
- Shortness of breath or any breathing difficulties
- Numbness or weakness in the hands, arms, legs, groin area, or genital area