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Spinal Cord Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents (Part A)

When a motorcycle comes in contact with another motor vehicle, it can cause serious injuries or even death. One of the most devastating types of injuries to sustain in a Chicago motorcycle accident is a spinal cord injury.

Neck, back or spinal cord injuries can result in long-term or permanent injuries. Recovering from these injuries will cost you more than just your time; surgeries, rehabilitation, and other factors can lead to hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills alone. This is why you need to seek the help of a Chicago motorcycle accident attorney who can look at the specifics of your case and explain your legal options.

Neck and Back Injuries in a Chicago Motorcycle Accident

If you have been involved in a Chicago motorcycle accident and experienced neck and back injuries, it is no surprise. Back injuries are common, especially for victims who are 50 years and older.

Some victims believe that the neck and back pain will eventually subside. However unless you seek medical attention you may not be fully aware of the extent of your injuries. You may have suffered a spinal cord injury, disc bulge or disc herniation. These are serious injuries that can both immediate and long-term effects, especially if not treated properly.

Other spinal cord-related injuries that can occur are soft-tissue neck and back injuries. This can cause pain and spasms that can result in pain running down your extremities or even numbness or tingling in your fingers, hands, toes and feet.

It is extremely important to seek medical attention and get a correct diagnosis as to the extent of your injuries.

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As a service to the residents of Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Illinois in general, the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Illinois and can result in serious injuries and/or fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

-- single-car accidents such as SUV rollovers;
-- accidents due to hazardous road conditions; and
-- accidents caused by distracted, aggressive, and/or drunk drivers.

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.