When a car accident occurs, the potential for a spinal injury is high. If you were in a crash and suffered any type of spinal injury, it is important to understand the diagnosis and what it means for your future. One serious type of spinal injury is spondylolisthesis. This condition occurs when one vertebra slips over another vertebra. This can cause severe pain along the lower back and down the hips and legs due to compression on the nerves. It can also lead to instability in the spine. For some people, spondylolisthesis can result in long-term or permanent disability since it may impact your ability to work. To find out more about your legal rights and possible compensation after suffering a spinal injury, contact an experienced Florida spinal injury lawyer as soon as possible. When you're diagnosed with spondylolisthesis

Treatment for Spondylolisthesis

Treatment for spondylolisthesis caused by a car accident will depend on how severe it is and whether surgery is needed. Conservative treatments, including physical therapy and medications such as opioids, bracing, and epidural steroid injections, may be tried first; however, if these do not provide relief, surgery could be recommended as an option. Spinal fusion surgery can be done to transplant a piece of bone in the spine to fuse it together to form a solid piece of bone to stabilize the spine.

The goal of treatment for spondylolisthesis is to reduce pain while restoring stability in the spine, so movement can become more comfortable again.

Living With Spondylolisthesis After an FL Car Accident        

Since spondylolisthesis can cause excruciating pain, it may be difficult or impossible to work or engage in everyday activities. Living with spondylolisthesis after a car accident requires patience and dedication to treatment plans prescribed by your doctor. It is essential to stay compliant with medications and physical therapy exercises to get back on track as soon as possible. You still may be limited in what you can do on a daily basis, so adjusting your activities accordingly might be necessary until you recover.

How a Lawyer Can Help With Your Claim

After seeking medical attention for your injury, it is important to contact an experienced spinal injury lawyer as soon as possible. An attorney can help protect your legal right to compensation for damages. If your spondylolisthesis was caused by another driver’s negligence or carelessness, you might be entitled to financial compensation for the following damages:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Rehabilitation costs

In addition, if your spondylolisthesis was a pre-existing condition, but you were not experiencing symptoms until it was aggravated by the crash, you may still be able to recover damages. Insurance companies may argue that since you had spondylolisthesis as a prior medical condition, they don’t have to compensate you for the injury. Your attorney can gather the necessary evidence to prove that your current problems are due to the car accident, and the spondylolisthesis worsened because of the accident.

An experienced spinal injury lawyer who specializes in auto accidents will be able to help you determine the type of compensation you are eligible for under Florida law. They will also be able to handle all aspects of the legal process, so you do not have to worry about navigating complicated paperwork or dealing with insurance companies alone.                 

Contact Our Florida Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

If you suffered spondylolisthesis in a Florida car accident, contact Browning Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation. We can help you navigate the legal process and determine what damages you are entitled to receive. There are never any legal fees unless we win your case. To schedule an appointment, fill out our online contact form, or call our office at 850-344-1736