Accident victims can suffer any one or more of a variety of spinal cord injuries. Some of the most common are injuries to the lumbar (back) or cervical (neck) intervertebral discs. Disc injuries come with many different labels - degenerative disc disease, slipped disc, disc tear, disc degeneration, bulging disc, ruptured disc, herniated disc or collapsed disc, just to name a few.

The bones of the spine are separated by the intervertebral discs. The discs act as cushions of material between the bones of the spine. When one or more of these discs begins to bulge or rupture, this can cause them to touch and irritate nearby nerves. If the bulge or herniation is in the cervical (neck) spine, this can cause symptoms such as tingling and numbness, shooting pains or muscle weakness, usually into the arms or fingers, depending upon the level of the disc. If the bulging or herniated disc is in the lumbar (back) spine, it can causing tingling and numbness, shooting pains or muscle weakness down one or both legs, and even bowel or bladder problems (known as cauda equina syndrome).

Bulging and herniated disc injuries can be caused by trauma from severe or even minor accidents, whether the result of a car accident, trucking accident, industrial accident, offshore injury or maritime injury. Bulging or herniated disc injuries can be extremely painful and at times disabling. Prompt competent medical attention is essential.

At McNamara Law Offices, we understand the family devastation and damages caused by spinal cord injuries. We are experienced in helping accident victims recover what they are entitled to receive by law.

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If you or a family member or friend has suffered a spinal cord injury, we can help.