Thousands of people in the UK have spinal injuries each year and some people are paralysed due to their injuries. The human spine is very complex. It comprises of 24 vertebrea or small bones. These small bones are grouped into three sections, one section is the neck (cervical spine), the second section is the middle back (thoracic), and the third section is the lower back (lumbar spine). There are lots of tissues that surround the bones muscles and skin, all of which support the spine.
Most injuries that involve the neck or cervical spine are the result of a violent collision such as car accident. When a car collides with you and you are suddenly jerked forwards or backwards this can result in a spinal injury. If you have not suffered a fracture but damaged the muscles and ligaments in the neck then this is commonly called whiplash.
If you have suffered a neck injury you should visit your local hospital as soon as possible. A person who has a possible cervical spine fracture should not be moved as you risk further injuring that person. A trained medic should be on the scene as soon as possible. Medical technicians are trained in the proper treatment of people who have neck injuries and they will be able to give you the best treatment from the beginning.
Spinal injury compensation claims can be very complex. There are a lot of factors involved when dealing with spinal injuries. You will need a solicitor that can liaise with yourself and medical people and takes an active role in the rehabilitation At Accident Consult we have experience to deal with the most complex spinal injury claims.
If you have had an accident which was not your fault and your spinal cord was damaged then you could be entitled to claim compensation. Call us today for some advice and we shall do our best to advice you on your best course of action.
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