Back Injuries

If you or a loved one suffers from a back injury as a result of the wrongful actions or negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for the expenses that ensue from the injury.  At Van Blois & Associates, our experienced back injury lawyers can help you obtain the recovery you deserve.

Types of back injuries

There are numerous types of back injuries and each injury may vary in severity, pain level, duration, and set of symptoms.  The most common cases may include the following types of injuries. 

Back strains and sprains

A back strain affects muscles or tendons of the back.  Tendons are thick bands of tissue that fasten muscles to bones.  Strains usually occur in response to a quick twist or pull of the muscle.  Pain, weakness, and muscle spasms are common symptoms of this type of back injury.

A back sprain occurs when ligaments of the back are stretched or torn.  Ligaments are thick bands of cartilage that attach bone to bone.  Sprains usually result from the trauma of a hard fall or from the impact of an outside force.  Bruising, swelling, instability, and painful movement are common symptoms of a back sprain.

Herniated discs

Small, spongy discs cushion the bones of your spinal column and keep the spine flexible.  Any kind of trauma to the back can tear or crack the outer layer of a disc.  A damaged or herniated disc may bulge or break open, exerting pressure on the surrounding nerves.  This pressure can cause pain, numbness, and weakness in the back and in the areas of the body to which the affected nerves extend.  Damage to a disc is one of the most uncomfortable types of back injuries.

Spinal column fractures

A spinal column fracture is a severe type of back injury in which the bones of the spine crack or break due to extreme trauma.  The impact of a car accident or a hard fall can result in a spinal fracture.  In instances of severe fractures, the spinal cord nerves that run within the spinal column can also suffer harm.  Injury to the spinal cord can paralyze any part of the body controlled by the damaged section of spinal cord.

Specialists in back injury law

Based in Oakland, California, Van Blois & Associates specialize in catastrophic personal injury law.  With extensive experience handling back and spinal cord injury cases, our back injury attorneys understand the complex medical and legal issues involved in litigation.  To learn more about receiving compensation for your injury, contact Van Blois & Associates today for a consultation.  Call our offices at 888-327-4453.