Broken Neck (Cervical Fracture) InjuriesOne of the most dangerous injuries is a broken neck, which is commonly referred to as a cervical fracture. Such injuries are so serious that the injured person may be paralyzed or other catastrophic injuries which would require a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer. Someone has broken their neck in a Los Angeles injury if any one of their seven cervical vertebrae comprising their spinal cord are broken. The amount of force that is necessary to break someone's neck must be a large magnitude applied over a small surface area of the spinal cord. One of the most common Los Angeles accidents resulting in a broken neck are auto accidents involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs or other motor vehicles. While a severe whiplash may result in a broken neck, the impact of the auto accident may also result in other spinal cord injuries to a person's sacral, lumbar or thoracic sections of the spine. To determine whether any portion of the spine, especially whether the neck is broken may require a CT scan, MRI or an x-ray. If you believe someone has suffered a broken neck or a seriously injured neck, you should immobilize them to prevent any further injuries. If this is not done properly, the injured person may suffer loss of sensation in the parts of the body below the broken bone, paralysis or even death.
Have You Suffered a Broken Neck Injury?If you were injured in an accident where you suffered a broken neck, regardless of the extent of your injuries, please contact our broken bone attorneys in Los Angeles who can discuss with you your available options in seeking monetary damages to compensate you. We offer free case evaluations, and are available at all hours of the day at 800-715-4489. |