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A whiplash injury occurs when a sudden force causes your head and neck to jerk forward and backward, suddenly and uncontrollably. These injuries are often seen in auto accidents, especially in rear ending collisions. These injuries can also occur while playing contact sports, as a result of an object falling on the head or as a result of a violent blow to the head. They may also be caused by repetitive stress on the neck muscles, like tilting the head at a single angle for a long period of time.

Whiplash can cause damage to the ligaments in the neck, or even vertebral damage. These can be severely debilitating injuries that can require a person to keep the head and neck immobile for weeks while the damage heals.

Typically, a whiplash injury may result in neck pain, headaches, pain between the shoulder blades, and lower back pain. The person may also suffer from difficulties in concentration, dizziness and fatigue.

Whiplash injuries may seem minor, but may require extensive treatment and the services of a number of medical service providers before you recover completely. It’s very important therefore that your whiplash claim includes all expenses, and factors in your pain and suffering, lack of enjoyment of your favorite activities, and other factors.

Typically, whiplash treatment will include:

• The services of a neurologist and physical therapist;
• Radiological tests, including CT scans and MRI;
• Pain medications;
• Antidepressants;
• Exercises;
• Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID);
• Cervical collars; or
• Local anesthetic injections

Have you or a loved one been injured because of a whiplash injury? Contact a MN whiplash injury attorney with the Brown Law Office, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100, or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We don’t charge a fee unless we obtain a settlement on your behalf.

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According to the American Spine Injury Association, there are currently 1.3 million Americans living with spine injuries, and everyday 10,000 new people join these numbers. What makes these injuries so damaging is that they occur most frequently in some of the most vital, healthy and productive members of the population - those between the ages of 16 to 30.

Spine injuries may be the result of a motor vehicle accident, a slip or fall, a sports-related injury, an explosion or violent behavior. In cases where there is another person whose negligence or recklessness contributed to the injury, these people, or entities, may be named in a claim. However, spine injuries may also occur because of pathological factors, like tumors.

Spine injuries are typically described as complete or incomplete injuries. In complete injuries, the person may suffer from a complete lack of sensation and failure of muscle function below the level of injury. In an incomplete injury however, the person may continue to have some function below the injury level. Injuries to the upper section of the spine can cause paralysis of upper and lower limbs, also called quadriplegia. Injuries caused to a lower point in the spine can cause paralysis in both legs, also known as paraplegia.

You may be able to prevent a spine injury to a certain extent, by following these tips:

• Always wear seatbelts while driving.
• Avoid head-first contact during rough sports like football.
• Avoid drinking and driving - and don’t ride with an intoxicated driver.
• Have non-slip mats placed outside the bathtub or shower to prevent falls.
• Always wear helmets while motorcycling, biking and horse riding.
• Always wear helmets during rough sports. like ice hockey or football.
• Never dive head first into water, unless you are 100 percent sure that the water is deep enough.

Have you or a loved one been injured because of a spine injury? Contact a MN spine injury attorney with the Brown Law Office, P.A. We offer free consultations at your home, work, hospital or any one of our six Twin Cities metro offices. Contact us by calling (612) 789-2100, or submit an inquiry through our online consultation form. We don’t charge a fee unless we obtain a settlement on your behalf.

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