A bulging disc can cause paralysis in rare but serious cases, especially if the disc puts severe pressure on the spinal cord or major nerves and the injury goes untreated.

Many people who suffer a neck injury from rear ended accidents are surprised when their back starts hurting too. The answer is yes, whiplash can absolutely cause back pain, and understanding this connection could be important for your health and any injury claim you might have.

 A herniated disc is more serious because the outer layer tears and the soft inner material leaks out, pressing on nerves and causing severe pain. Both injuries can result from being rear-ended, construction site accidents, or slip and fall incidents, and both can change your life.

A bulging disc in your neck can cause a range of symptoms including sharp or burning pain that radiates down your shoulders and arms, numbness or tingling in your hands and fingers, weakness when trying to grip or lift objects, and stiffness that makes it hard to turn your head.

Many accident victims in our area are shocked to learn that a neck injury can actually lead to sleep apnea. If you are waking up gasping for air or your partner says you snore louder than a subway train, your car accident might be to blame

At Segal Law Firm, we have seen how a simple rear end collision can turn into a nightmare of medical problems including sleep apnea. We fight to make sure you get paid for every single way the accident has damaged your life. Call us today for a free consultation. You deserve to breathe easy again

When you suffer a neck injury from rear ended accidents or construction site accidents, the damage goes deeper than you might think. The muscles, nerves, and tissues in your neck control more than just how you turn your head. They also help keep your airway open while you sleep. 

When another car slams into you from behind, your body moves like a cracked whip. Your head snaps backward, then forward. This violent movement does not just hurt your neck. The same force that causes your neck injury travels down your spine like a wave. Your back muscles, bones, and discs feel the impact too. 

A reasonable settlement offer should cover all of your medical bills, your lost wages, your future treatment costs, and fair compensation for your pain and suffering. If you hurt your back in a trip and fall accident and the doctor says you might need epidural injections down the road, that future cost matters

The first step is getting medical help right away. Even if your neck feels okay at first, injuries like bulging disc problems or soft tissue damage can show up hours or even days later. See a doctor as soon as possible.