The most serious of neck injuries is a fracture of a bone or bones in the neck. A fracture of the neck means that a bone (vertebra) of the neck is broken. A fracture can cause the body to be paralyzed from the neck down if the broken bone injures the spinal cord indicates Los Angeles Personal Injury Attorney Steven Peck.
A high-energy force or impact (like a motor vehicle crash, fall, or sports activity) can break bones in the neck. Examples of sports activities that can cause a broken neck include a football player who spears an opponent with his head, a gymnast who misses the high bar during a release and hits the mat head first, and a diver who hits the bottom of a pool head on. A fractured bone in the neck can cause severe pain, numbness and tingling, or complete paralysis. The injured person may also be unconscious.
Treatment of a fractured neck depends on the injury. A compression fracture, with the bones pushed into each other, can sometimes be treated with a cervical collar for 6 to 8 weeks. A more serious fracture may need traction, surgery, or a rigid frame to keep the neck from moving.
The Peck Law Group attorneys are experts in all personal injury matters. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation. Our specialist serious injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a claim and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct The Peck Law Group to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your injury, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now toll free at 1.866.999.9085
