- ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS
- Car Accident
- Rear End Collisions
- Tractor Trailer Wrecks
- Truck Accidents - Big Rig Accidents
- Commercial Vehicle Wreck
- Vehicle and Pedestrian Accidents
- INJURIES
- Back and Neck Injuries
- Broken Bone Injuries
- Injuries Requiring Surgery
- Injuries Resulting in Death
- Spinal Cord Impingement or Compression
- Nerve Root Impingement or Compression
- Torn Muscles Ligaments and Tendons
- Numbness After an Accident
- Pain or Numbness in Legs
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Shoulder Injury
- DISC INJURIES
- Herniated Disc
- Ruptured Disc
- Bulging Disc
- Protruding Disc
- Torn Disc
Tulsa Oklahoma Disc Injury Lawyers
What is a herniated disc? Thirty-three vertebrae circle and protect the spinal cord, the conduit for the transmission of neural messages between the brain and the body. Between each vertebra are discs made of cartilage consisting of a soft center and a tougher outer fibrous layer which act as cushions and shock absorbers as we move.
When the outer covering (annulus) of a disc suffers a tear, the inner material (nucleus) can be forced through the outer barriers, causing severe pain as the disc material press on the spinal cord or nerve roots. The disc is then referred to as "herniated." The nerve root can become inflamed, or in some cases, damaged by the pressure of the herniated disc. That's why you need to contact the experienced Attorneys at Rode Law Firm.
Most herniated disc injuries occur in the neck or low back, often caused by a sudden traumatic injury such as a motor vehicle accident or a slip and fall. Herniated discs can cause little or no pain (i.e., be asymptomatic) or result in debilitating pain or numbness.
The location of the pain or numbness depends on where the herniation occurs and which nerve roots or level of the spinal cord are being compressed, pinched or impinged. Pain or numbness in the arms following a disc injury in the neck can usually be traced to a specific nerve root or level of the spinal cord in the neck which is being compressed, pinched or impinged. It is important to determine which discs are injured and what impingement, if any, they are causing to the nerve roots and/or spinal cord.
The symptoms may range from temporary discomfort coupled with impaired function of the arms to severe paralysis requiring surgery. The severity of the impingement, resulting symptoms and how the symptoms interferes with daily living and work often determine what treatment is necessary.
An untreated injury can lead to permanent paralysis. If you have been in an accident and are experiencing these or other serious symptoms, don't "tough it out" and think they will eventually go away. Nerve damage is very serious and irreversible.
If you have suffered a herniated disc injury due to the negligent or intentional conduct of another, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries you suffer and the damages you sustain.
The Tulsa, Oklahoma herniated disc attorneys at The Rode Law Firm have been representing herniated disc injury victims for more than 20 years. They vigorously and aggressively prepare, package and present each case as though it were headed for trial, relying on fact witnesses, medical and economic experts to prove the extent of the disc injuries and damages involved. Contact the disc injury attorneys at The Rode Law Firm at (918) 599-8880 for a free consultation to discuss your case.Call Tulsa Disc Injuries Attorneys at 918-599-8880 for a FREE Consultation!
