There is the potential for victims of Oklahoma City auto accident victims to suffer major nerve damage. This could occur in cases where severe trauma is involved or in cases where victims suffer major burn injuries. Nerves carry messages between the brain and the rest of the body. The messages they carry to muscles make the body move and signal pressure, pain, and temperature. When nerves are damaged, they can stop sending signals, resulting in a loss of feeling and physical ability.
The Sunderland Classification System divides nerve injuries into five separate classes. A first-degree nerve injury is when a mild injury temporarily prevents nerves from sending messages to some parts of the body. This type of injury will likely heal on its own. At the other end of the spectrum, a fifth-degree injury is when the nerve is broken completely. Without surgery, the part of the nerve that is no longer connected to the spinal column may deteriorate and die. Some victims of serious nerve damage never fully recover feeling or control of their muscles in the damaged part of their body.
Since nerves are fragile, any accident can result in nerve damage. An Oklahoma car accident involving whiplash, bone fractures, or lacerations can all result in serious nerve injuries. Severe burn injuries can also result in trauma to the nerves below the damaged area. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in pinching, stretching, or cut nerves as well.
When these types of injuries are caused by the negligence or recklessness of another individual or entity, victims can seek compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. Compensation may be available for pain and suffering, medical bills, hospitalization, and therapy costs.
If you have suffered nerve damage because of someone else’s negligence, please call the Maples Law Firm right away. Our experienced Oklahoma nerve injury lawyers offer free consultations at (405) 705-5050 to anyone who has suffered a serious injury in an accident.
