How do I know if my back pain is serious?
Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss
- Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
- Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
- Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.
If you or a loved one has experienced a back injury from an accident, contact 844 See Mike for a free consultation so we can help you recover from this experience and get fairly compensated.
A back injury is a general term encompassing many different types of damage or trauma to the connective tissues of the back, including bones, muscles, tissues, tendons, ligaments, and more. They can be caused by physical exertion, a fall, a sudden movement causing stress to the back, sports, automobile accidents, and more.
When we experience back pain, we may simply brush it off as a mild issue and assume that it will recover soon. Back pain is somewhat common in general, but if you experience back pain to the point of discomfort and pain, there may be something wrong and serious going on. Especially if you have just been in a physical accident of some kind. It is important to know warning signs or feelings that indicate that you should start taking your back pains seriously and see a doctor.
Back pain gets serious in the sense that it could be the precursor to a more serious condition such as a tumor. For instance, if you have back pain along with a fever, then it may mean that you have a serious infection. Other signs that back pain is serious and that you should consult a doctor include the following:
- Pain lasting longer than six weeks
- If you are 65 years of age or older, you may be at increased risk of a worse injury
- Numbness or tingling sensations
- Night pains
- Unexplained weight loss
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
If another person caused your injuries, you can file a claim against them for monetary damages. Medical care for a back injury is not cheap, and it certainly is not cheap when it involves potential complications that you may have had to deal with. With our help, we can help you recover the costs of your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages that resulted from another person’s actions.
Helpin\g our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
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