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Neck and back injuries can happen in any accident, including car, truck, motorcycle, boating, and slip and fall accidents. In more severe cases, neck and back injuries can be symptoms leading to temporary or permanent paralysis.

Johns Hopkins University says pain occurs in the area of the cervical vertebrae in the neck because the neck is often unprotected and subject to injury. The pain in the neck or back can be acute, which means it comes on suddenly and intensely. If there is chronic pain, it can last for weeks, months, or even years and can be continuous or intermittent.

Extreme back pain or pressure in the neck, head or back may be signs of a spinal cord injury, which can cause paralysis. The Mayo Clinic says other emergency signs and symptoms of spinal cord injuries are:

• Weakness in coordination or paralysis in any part of the body
• Numbness, tingling or loss of sensation in the hands, fingers, feet or toes
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Difficulty with balance and walking
• Impaired breathing after an injury
• An oddly positioned or twisted neck or back

Almost half of new spinal cord injuries each year in the United States are caused by motor vehicle accidents. Falls cause more than 15 percent of spinal cord injuries in people over the age of 65.

The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reported at the beginning of 2019 that the average remaining years of life for a person with a spinal cord injury remains significantly below the life expectancies of people without spinal cord injuries.

“Should you or a loved one be injured in an accident because of the negligence of another, please contact our experienced legal team after seeking medical attention. The trauma and repercussions from an accident can be overwhelming and cause life-long changes. We are available 24/7 to assist you in getting the compensation for which you are entitled. This compensation may include medical bills, lost wages, medical equipment and devices, costs for household assistance for services a victim can no longer perform, transportation costs to medical and therapy appointments, future medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of the enjoyment of life. There are no costs or attorney fees unless we make a monetary recovery for you,” said Cape Coral Personal Injury Lawyer Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Cape Coral Personal Injury Lawyer Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.