Cervical Fusion After a Trucking Accident in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Trucking Accident Lawyers Explain What You Need to Know About a Cervical Fusion After a Trucking Accident
A cervical fusion after a trucking accident in Albuquerque is one of the most debilitating injuries. This is because any type of spinal cord fusion is permanent and going to result in a restricted range of motion. The extent of the restricted range of motion depends on the number of vertebrae fused and the location on the spine. A cervical fusion is in the neck which results in a restriction on the range of motion with turning the head. This means that a cervical fusion after a trucking accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico will always result in a permanent injury because a fusion is irreversible and the range of motion restriction is almost always unavoidable.
Here at the Caruso Law Offices, P.C., our experienced Albuquerque trucking accident lawyers know that a cervical fusion after a trucking accident in Albuquerque will cause victims and their families increased issues with their daily life. This is because victims may have to make adjustments to the way they drive a vehicle, hold children, perform household chores, and work. Our staff also understands the pain and suffering that a victim goes through when a cervical fusion is necessary, including the invasive surgery, the painful hardware, and the new-normal that is healing. Make sure to protect your right to compensation by asking us for help.
Causes of a Cervical Fusion in a Trucking Accident
A cervical fusion is necessary where a victim of a New Mexico trucking accident sustains significant damage to his or her neck. The spinal column in the neck, which is comprised of vertebrae, is vulnerable to high impacts from trucking wrecks. The spinal cord is inside the spinal column. The spinal cord is what send messages from the rest of the nerves in the body to the brain. When a powerful trucking accident causes damage to the spinal cord, vertebrae of the spinal column, or the nerves which are a part of the spinal column, the victim may be entitled to compensation for serious and catastrophic personal injuries.
The most common causes of cervical injuries which could result in a fusion after an Albuquerque trucking accident include the following:
- Rear end collisions – this is what can cause a very serious back and forth whiplash injury
- Head on crashes – also causing the head to whip back and forth in a violent manner
- Sideswipe crashes
- Rollover collisions
- Running a red light
- Jackknifed tractor trailers
- High speed collisions
- When a truck driver falls asleep at the wheel
- Hours of service violations, and
- Many other common causes.
Disability from a Cervical Fusion
A cervical fusion after a trucking accident in Albuquerque is permanent. This is because parts of bone and disc are removed to make room for screws, rods, plates, and cement spacers. Victims who have a spinal cord injuries may have permanent disabilities. This includes being unable to carry or lift certain things, being unable to lift above the shoulders, unable to run or jog, restrictions on entertainment like bikes, rollercoasters, skiing, and restrictions with physical activities that could strain the neck or back like lifting. Victims may also need to go to physical therapy for their neck to deal with the injuries and scar tissue buildup.
Victims of a Trucking Accident in Albuquerque With a Spinal Cord Injury Need to Ask Our Law Firm For Help
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury which required a cervical fusion, or if a loved one is wrongfully killed in any trucking accident in New Mexico, ask our Albuquerque trucking accident lawyers to help you. Call to schedule your FREE appointment with our lawyers at the Caruso Law Offices, P.C. by dialing (505) 883-5000.
We handle causes throughout New Mexico, including Las Cruces, Santa Fe, Roswell, Cuervo, Rio Rancho, Clovis, Farmington, Hobbs, Albuquerque where our office is located, and anywhere else throughout New Mexico. Please call to schedule for FREE appointment by dialing (505) 883-5000 or contact us through our website’s easy to use and convenient contact box available here.
