Neck, Spinal Cord and Back Injury in New York City

There are multiple types of neck, spinal cord, and back injuries, but some are more common than others. Three of the most common types of injuries are:

1. Herniated, Ruptured, or Slipped Disc: The round, flat discs between the vertebrae in the spine, which are designed to absorb pressure and maintain the spine’s flexibility, can herniate, rupture, or slip out of place when the body experiences force or trauma.
2. Whiplash or Connective Tissue Injury: Whiplash happens when joints between the vertebrae or the discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots in the neck become hyperextended and damaged.
3. Compression Fractures: Compression fractures occur when the vertebrae in the spine are broken due to trauma.

If you suffer an injury to your neck, spinal cord, and back, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms.

• Sharp shooting pains down your legs or arms
• Muscle spasms
• Stiffness or achiness along your spine
• A persistent ache in the lower or middle part of your back
• Dull aches in your neck
• Strain and pain when moving body parts
• Incapacitating back pain upon lifting
• Tingling or numbness in legs, feet, hands, and/or fingers
• Headaches
• Shoulder pain

The severity of these symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some may negatively impact your quality of life. If you’re injured in an accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover damages. Your damages can be economic and non-economic, depending on your unique injury case.

Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the nation and has a proven track record of success. We have over 35 years of experience and have helped our clients recover more than $20 billion in damages. Contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialists.