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Why do Orlando auto accidents often cause back and neck injury? What should Orlando auto accident attorneys do to understand the causes of continuing back and neck pain? As my partner, a medical doctor and attorney, Walter Ward, MD/JD, has taught both medical and legal professionals, ligament and muscle injury cause persistent pain and restricted motion.

At first glance many attorneys may dismiss Orlando auto accidents which do not involve a herniated disc or spinal cord involvement. To this group of attorneys, the lack of “objective” evidence makes the auto accident case too difficult to deal with. Unfortunately, the innocent driver or passenger suffering from neck or back injury needs an Orlando auto accident attorney who understands the very real nature of the pain and its cause.

In addition to Dr. Ward helping many Orlando auto accident clients understand both the medical and legal issues involved in their case; we also involve our staff nurse, Cindy Nixon, RN. As a critical care, registered nurse, Cindy manages the medical information, stays in close contact with our clients and assists with any health care questions along the way. Our clients find Cindy to be an invaluable resource.

Too many innocent people suffer an injury in Orlando and unknowingly settle for so much less. Yet, our clients have explained that people who are injured are not aware that there are law firms with an attorney who is also a medical doctor, a registered nurse on staff and a board certified civil trial lawyer. It is for that reason I wrote the book, Seeking Justice: An Insider’s Guide for the Injured. It helps protect innocent, decent people from falling into the hands of lawyers who have no business handling an important injury case. We continue to make a Free copy of this book available to anyone injured in Florida.

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The Insurance Journal has reported that 25% of automobile accidents resulted in bodily injury claims in 2003. In a 2004 study from Trends In Auto Injury Claims it found continued increases in personal injury claims. Yet, records indicate that many people involved in automobile accidents, are embarrassed to seek medical attention because of what they've determine to be bumps and bruises, and they didn't seem serious enough or because the onset of the symptoms did not immediately occur.

Doctors advise that as soon as possible, after an accident, an initial evaluation at a local Emergency Room is positively recommended. The reason for that is: X-rays can be performed which will generally rule out broken bones or factures. In addition, muscle relaxants and anti-inflammatory medications can immediately be prescribed so as to address muscle strains and/or pulls.

If the onset of a serious injury is delayed, the failure to have a medical complaint recorded will affect your physical recovery. Back and neck injuries (like a herniated disc) are not always immediately determinable. They are often initially diagnosed as "Soft Tissue" injuries before an MRI or a CT Scan reveals a disc injury. Normal x-ray film - - cannot diagnose a disc injury.

While everyone wants to believe that there is no need to seek medical attention following a car accident, where the injury seems minor, the safest approach is to have a doctor perform a proper evaluation. Generally, that will provide the peace of mind you deserve. From a legal standpoint, the visit to your doctor or emergency department will document your complaints in the event, you do develop long-term difficulties.

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