Truck Crash Attorney > Disc Herniation

A truck crash attorney sympathizes with those suffering from a herniated disc caused by a collision.  An injury involving the spinal cord, the damaged disc can cause intense head, neck and back pain for the victim of a truck crash.  If you are not at fault for a truck crash which results in a herniated disc, our attorneys believe the physical damage to your body coupled with emotional trauma entitles you to compensation from the party at fault.

A sudden, excessive amount of pressure on a weakened disc might cause the jellylike material in the center of the disc to squeeze through the tears in the capsule covering, forcing the disc to rupture (or herniated) into the surrounding space near the nerve root or spinal canal.  The result is an injured disc that can interfere with nerve function, leading to numbness, weakness, and pain.

The spine is made up of a series of small, round, and flat discs.  Upon injury, such as those resulting from truck crashes, the discs can form into an abnormal bulge or rupture.  A slipped or herniated disc is the result.  Spinal discs deteriorate over time and become rigid and dry, thus becoming more susceptible to damage with age.  Truck crash injuries can hasten the formation of this aged state, causing tiny tears and other physical damage around the covering of the disc.

In many cases, the symptoms of a herniated disc can addressed through nonsurgical treatments and will fade over time.  Surgery is only required in some cases.