General Information

Auto accidents continue to be a major public health challenge in the United States. Due to the intense movement that occurs in most accidents, one of the most commonly injured areas is the back.

Types of Back Injuries Caused by Car Accidents The back encompasses much of the body and is made up of ligaments, muscles, tissues, tendons, and bones that are sensitive to the excessive force exerted on the body during an accident. Many factors contribute to the type and severity of back injuries a vehicle passenger may sustain during a car accident, such as:

• Vehicle speed

• The place where the passenger is sitting in the car.

• Whether or not the passenger is wearing a seat belt.

• The point of impact on the vehicle (front, side, or rear)

Whether or not the passenger anticipated the collision and had time to prepare for the impact.

Back injuries vary in severity and may not be immediately obvious after an accident. If you have been involved in an accident, it is important to have a medical exam as soon as possible. A medical professional may perform tests such as an X-ray, MRI, CT scan, or myelogram to determine if you have suffered a back injury. Although many different types of injuries can occur, common back injuries resulting from car accidents include:

• Herniated disc

• Vertebral Column Fracture

• Spinal Cord Injuries

• Sprains/Strains in the Back

• Spondylolysis

• Spinal Stenosis

• Filing a Car Accident Injury Lawsuit.

Back injuries caused by car accidents can require expensive medical treatment and long recovery times. These injuries can be completely life-altering, leaving victims unable to return to the same quality of life they experienced prior to their accident. If you have suffered a back injury in a car accident caused by the negligent behavior of another party, it may be in your best interest to pursue legal action to obtain compensation for your losses.

To help your case, it is important that you have evidence of your accident, such as a copy of the police report, photos of the accident scene, as well as any medical records documenting your injury. The more evidence you have, the easier it will be to support your case.