Las Vegas Nerve Damage Lawyer

A nerve damage injury can be complex. If you were injured in a car accident you will probably have some type of nerve damage.

Showing how badly you were injured can often be challenging. Nerve damage injuries can leave a victim with movement issues.

The pain that comes from it can leave a person incapacitated. With any accident it is important to seek the help of trained professional attorney.

A lawyer that specializes in nerve damage injuries. Some injuries are easier to detect than others. A broken bone is quite obvious.

Nerve damage may not be so easy to immediately see. Severe nerve damage injuries may need on going treatment.

This could go on for months and even years.

Richard Harris Can Help

We understand the difficulties that come with nerve damage injury lawsuits. Our team of lawyers will protect your rights after an accident.

Our injury attorneys will look at all the details of your case. If you were injured due to the carelessness or negligence of another you can receive compensation.

Getting you paid for the expenses, pain and suffering is only fair. Our law firm works on a contingency basis. With no upfront fees to you.

This means that we only get paid when you do.

The Richard Harris Law Firm is a top firm in Nevada for personal injury accidents.

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Nerves and Symptoms

Nerve damage can be temporary or last a long time. It can come with the loss of movement, pain and can leave you unable to do your daily activities.

It is important to have medical documentation of your nerve damage. This is vital when filing a nerve damage lawsuit.

Sensory Nerves – These types of nerves are important to relaying information. This includes temperature, touching, and feeling of pain. If these nerves are damaged you will have many issues. You may feel numbness and tingling. Trying to walk and keep your sense of balance can become problematic. Hands and feet are often affected. Small tasks like tying your shoes or holding a fork can become difficult.

Motor Nerves – These nerves control your muscles. When you are talking, walking, jogging, or picking up your coffee cup. If there is damage to these nerves than you can have muscle spasms. The muscles will become weak and can become very painful.

Autonomic Nerves – These nerves control your heart and thyroid functions. They also are important to breathing. If these are damaged you may notice a change in blood pressure. Excessive sweating is also common when these nerves are injured.

When nerves are damaged there can be many other problems that go along with an injury.

Medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering are just some. It is important to have an expert attorney on your side like Richard Harris.

We will seek the maximum compensation for all the damages. Let us get started on putting together a winning case for you.

Nerve Damage Injury Accidents

There are many ways that nerve damage can happen. Someone else’s negligence in an accident may be to blame.

Car, pedestrian, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents can all cause nerve damage. A slip, trip and fall can cause injuries.

With any injury there will be nerves that are damaged. The more serious the injury the more of a chance the nerves will be damaged.

If the nerve is not severed in the accident, it will have a better chance at healing.

In extreme nerve injuries the damage can be long term. A full recovery may not be possible.

Medical visits and treatment may be able to vastly improve the damage in some cases. In others it may only minimally help limit the damage.

Every nerve damage injury case has its own story.

The seriousness of the injury will usually factor into the amount we will seek in the lawsuit.

If long term care is needed, we will make sure to calculate all the damages. This will include the medical care in the present as well as in the future.

Who Can Be Held Liable for A Nerve Damage Injury?

Determining who is responsible for the injury is always a key factor. It could be that you were in a car accident and the other driver was at fault.

In motor vehicle accidents the claims will go to their insurance company. A business or entity can be held responsible for a slip and fall that causes the nerve damage.

If there is negligence and an injury results you have every right to get compensated for damages. Duty of care is a legal responsibility.

To act in a reasonable manner in order to avoid causing harm to another. This refers to persons, business entities or organizations.

Insurance companies can be difficult to deal with. Getting a fair settlement will take an effective negotiator.

The State Farm and AAA of the world will try and settle for less than you deserve at first.

You need a lawyer with a proven track record that understands the negotiating process. On your own you may agree to their low-ball first offer.

The Law Offices of Richard Harris have a team of excellent negotiating attorneys.

If you feel like you are not getting what you deserve through negotiations we can go to trial. Our highly trained trial attorneys will fight the insurance companies for you.

How to Treat and Repair Nerve Damage?

Nerve damage can happen in countless ways. It can occur from any accident. It can also occur from being exposed to toxic chemicals.

This could be at the work place or out in public. This can result in autoimmune diseases. It can also cause cancer in the body, infection, diabetes etc.

The treatment you receive will depend on what type of nerve damage you have. Nerves can be compressed after some accidents or completely severed.

The amount of pain you feel will also vary.

• Have Patience – Try and remain calm. These injuries can be very frustrating. They can be harder than others to diagnose right away. It may take time for doctors to run tests and figure out what is going on.
• NSAID – Take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. It must be doctor recommended. You should not take these for long periods of time. One to two weeks maximum. Long term use can create even more problems. Let the doctor know if you are on other medications. Some medications don’t interact well with each other.
• PT – Physical therapy is often recommended for pinched nerves. PT can help increase mobility and strength of damaged nerves. In serious injury it may take a while before you can begin PT. Getting in a swimming pool can be a great way to begin the process. Building your endurance may take some time. Make sure to get the approval of your doctor before starting PT.
• EMG – Electromyography is a nerve conduction test. It can help to see the severity of the nerve damage. Other tests like Magnetic Resonance Imaging can also be helpful. General practitioners can do this testing. It is non-invasive.
• Surgery – This can range from minor to major depending on the specific injury. In more minor surgeries you could be in and out in the same day. Hopefully, this can get you on the road to recovery. In more serious surgeries repairing the severed nerves may need grafting. This will need a much longer time to recover. Nerve damage from knives or glass can sever a nerve. Seek the advice of a medical specialist immediately.
• Injections – There are some more powerful injections that a doctor may recommend. A steroid injection can be done by a trained anesthesiologist. This is often referred to as a ‘nerve root block.’ This can help increase healing time.
• Reeducation Therapy – This is needed because the damaged nerves need to be retrained. Getting your sensations and feelings back after a nerve injury are important. The time on this therapy will differ. This will depend on the severity of the damage. This can be a big step in achieving a full recovery.

It is important to keep track of all these medical expenses and details of the injury.

Doctors visits, therapy and medical treatment can add up quickly.

Insurance companies and courts will demand proof of all these expenses.

3 Types of Nerve Damage

Neurapraxia – In this type of nerve damage you can fully recover. This is the least serious type of damage. Any type of nerve injury can impact a person’s life. This should receive the full medical treatment. If not treated properly it can become a more serious issue.

Axonotmesis – This type is in the more severe category. This is mainly seen in crush type injuries. The damage can cause paralysis. Loss of motor function is also possible.

Neurotmesis – The most severe of the nerve damage injuries. There is less of a chance to make a full recovery with this injury. This could leave a person permanently disabled.

No matter what type of nerve damage you have seek the advice of a medical professional.

If you were injured by the negligence of another, call Richard Harris.