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Nerve Damage
Understanding Nerve Damage and Your Right to Recovery
Nerve damage can present as various symptoms, from mild tingling sensations to full-blown paralysis. Treatments may offer some relief, but unfortunately, in many cases, especially when a nerve is severed, the effects can be permanent.
How Nerve Damage Occurs
Nerves act as messengers, linking the brain to various body parts. When damaged, this communication can be disrupted or halted. Such damage commonly originates from trauma or disease affecting the spinal cord, which serves as the central conduit for nerves linking the brain to the body. In some cases, peripheral nerve injuries occur, usually affecting a specific body area. For example, damaging the median nerve in the wrist would predominantly impact the hand and fingers.
Various factors can lead to nerve damage. Broken bones can compress or even sever adjacent nerves, with a broken neck serving as a particularly devastating example, as it could potentially be fatal if it severs the spinal cord. Soft tissue injuries, like herniated discs, can also put pressure on nerves. Injuries caused by penetrating objects can inflict direct trauma to the nerves, while overuse injuries from repetitive activities, such as typing, can lead to conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, affecting the wrist’s median nerve.
Symptoms of Nerve Damage
Depending on the type of nerve cells affected, you may experience different symptoms. Autonomic nerves, which control involuntary functions like digestion, can cause issues ranging from constipation to loss of bladder control, and in severe cases, can be fatal. Motor nerves, responsible for controlling muscle movements, may lead to symptoms like paralysis, loss of coordination, or weakness, the extent of which depends on the location of the damaged nerve. Sensory nerves, tasked with conveying sensations, could produce symptoms like numbness, pain, or even blindness. Often, motor and sensory nerve damages occur simultaneously.
Diagnostic Testing for Your Nerve Damage
The Southwest nerve damage team at The Mooshekh Law Firm, P.C. will investigate the facts of your case to prove liability. Proving liability usually requires a diagnosis from a healthcare professional. To diagnose nerve damage, your doctor might employ:
- Electromyography (EMG): Measures the electrical activity in muscles when they're active and at rest.
- Nerve Conduction Studies: Assesses how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals.
- MRI or CT Scans: These imaging tests can help visualize nerve damage and related issues.
- Nerve Biopsies: A small portion of the nerve is removed for examination.
Medical records, imaging, and diagnostic test results are crucial when making a claim for nerve damage.
Seeking Compensation for Nerve Damage
Depending on its severity, nerve damage can result in either temporary or permanent symptoms. Temporary damages often lead to significant medical bills but may not require lifelong care. On the other hand, permanent nerve damage, particularly from severed nerves, can necessitate ongoing medical attention. Victims may seek compensation for a variety of costs, including both current and future medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, diminished quality of life, and loss of consortium.
How an Attorney Can Help
If you've experienced nerve damage, an attorney is pivotal for:
- Navigating the Legal Landscape: Understanding the complexities of personal injury law ensures that your claim is processed correctly and efficiently.
- Gathering Evidence: This includes medical records, witness statements, and expert testimonies.
- Determining Compensation: An attorney can help calculate both tangible costs (medical bills, lost wages) and intangible costs (pain and suffering, diminished quality of life).
- Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Experienced lawyers can challenge low-ball offers and push for a settlement that genuinely reflects your injuries and losses.
- Litigation: If a fair settlement can't be reached, your attorney will represent your interests in court to ensure your rights are protected.
Get Expert Legal Assistance
If you've suffered nerve damage due to negligence, The Mooshekh Law Firm, P.C. is here to help. Our Southwest personal injury team offers a free consultation, ensuring you get the representation and compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation, either through our online form, by phone at (888) 500-3010, or by email at info@ML-PC.com.
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When you've been involved in an accident which has resulted in nerve damage it's important to seek the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Negotiating a settlement takes a lot of work, and it may not be something you're interested in doing yourself. An attorney can help you receive suitable medical treatment, collect evidence for your case, determine damages sustained as a result of the accident, and help you recover the most compensation.
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