Philadelphia Herniated Disc Attorney
The bones in the spinal cord, called vertebrae, are cushioned by small discs which effectively act as shock absorbers for the spinal cord. These discs are filled with a jelly-like substance which enables their cushioning ability. As you age, or if a spinal cord injury is suffered, the discs may weaken or become compromised, causing the jelly-like substance to leak out of the disc.
If the gel does not push up against the nerves of the spinal cord, there may be only a minor backache or no pain whatsoever. However, if the gel pushes up against the nerves of the spinal cord, this can result in intense, shooting pain, and can severely decrease your quality of life.
If you or a loved one is suffering from a herniated disc as a result of a spinal cord injury, contact the Philadelphia herniated disc attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130. Our experienced spinal chord injury attorneys can help you receive the compensation you deserve from the people or entities responsible for your pain and suffering.
Herniated Disc Symptoms
Herniated disc symptoms can vary, mainly depending on how large the herniated disc is and whether or not the disc is pressing on a nerve. Symptoms can include:
- Shooting leg pain that usually occurs in one leg, and may be intermittent
- “Pins and needles” feeling in legs, fingers or arms
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of bladder control
- Backache
- General weakness
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms following a spinal chord injury, contact a medical professional as soon as possible to receive the attention your injury requires.
Contact us
If you or a loved one has a herniated disc due to a spinal cord injury, contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 215-238-1130. Our team of legal experts and medical doctors will aggressively and effectively represent you, fighting to try to see that you gain the full compensation that you may be owed under the law.