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What is a fractured disc?

A fractured disc is typically caused by some type of trauma to the spine. The trauma may be the result of a car accident, a sports injury or a slip and fall. It can also be caused by a criminally violent act. Any person who suffers a fractured disc due to the negligent or criminal actions of another may be entitled to compensation for medical bills, lost wages and more.


When the spine sustains a fracture, pieces of the bone can splinter and cause damage to surrounding nerves. Even the spinal cord can be injured. How much pain and the type of symptom that a victim experiences depends on the severity and location of the fracture. Some people with spinal cord fractures need minimal treatment. Other victims will require extensive medical care, possibly including surgery.

A fracture can occur in any area along the spine. While this is true, the most common location of a spinal fracture is in the lower back. While a fracture is certainly serious, a fracture-dislocation is considered to be the worst of these types of injuries. Depending on the location of the injury, a person can experience a wide range of symptoms. These may range from mild tingling or numbness to complete paralysis.

When it comes to fractured discs, vehicle collisions are the number one cause. If this has happened to you in Pensacola, an experienced attorney may be able to assist you in filing a lawsuit seeking monetary remedy for injuries and property damage.