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Herniated Discs as a Result of an Accident in Illinois (Part A)

If you have been injured in an accident in Illinois you may have suffered a back injury such as a herniated disc. This type of injury can be very painful and sometimes lead to the need for surgery. It can also cause an individual to lose a significant amount of time at work.

A Chicago personal injury lawyer will evaluate your case to determine if someone else’s negligence was the cause of your accident in Illinois. They will help you proceed with filing a claim to fight for compensation that you may be entitled to due to your herniated disc injury.

 

Overview of a Herniated Disc

When the vertebral spine is torn or damaged it can lead to a herniated disc. Symptoms of this injury will be dependent on the location and extent of damage. While a herniated disc can happen in any part of the spine it usually occurs in the lumbar spine, located in the lower back. 

Sometimes the herniated disc can occur in the cervical spine, which is in the neck and in rare cases it will occur in the thoracic spine, the upper back.

A herniated disc is the result of cracks or tears in the outer layer of the disc, which can lead to the gel inside coming out. The disc may then bulge, break into pieces or break open.

 

Symptoms of a Herniated Disc

Lower back pain is a common symptom experienced when an individual has suffered a herniated disc. It often results in the individual being disabled for a few months but in some circumstances if the pain doesn’t go away it could be due to the disc putting pressure on a root nerve.

The symptoms of a herniated disc are not limited to back pain. An individual may also feel weakness and numbness in the area where the nerve is located.

 

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