Herniated discs, also known as slipped or ruptured discs, occur when the soft inner gel of a spinal disc leaks out through a tear in the outer layer, putting pressure on nearby nerves. A common cause of herniated discs is age-related wear and tear, known as disc degeneration. Over time, spinal discs lose some of their water content, making them less flexible and more prone to tearing with minor movements or strain. Repetitive motions, poor posture, or heavy lifting can also weaken the discs, leading to herniation, particularly in the lower back and neck areas.

Accidents are another major cause of herniated discs. Car crashes, especially those involving high-impact collisions, can place extreme pressure on the spine, causing discs to rupture. Slip-and-fall accidents, where a person lands hard on their back, can also result in a herniated disc. Additionally, work-related accidents, such as lifting heavy objects or twisting awkwardly, can lead to disc injuries, especially in jobs that require physical labor. Sports injuries, especially those involving sudden impacts or sharp twists, are another frequent cause, particularly in high-contact sports like football or wrestling.

When someone sustains a herniated disc injury, it is often the result of some kind of accident. Learn more at the links below about how a good personal injury lawyer helps people after all kinds of accidents including:

• Charlottesville auto collision;
• Charlottesville pedestrian accidents;
• Charlottesville motorcycle accidents;
• Charlottesville commercial truck accidents;
• Charlottesville bicycle accidents;
• Charlottesville Uber/Lyft accidents;
• Charlottesville drunk truck driver accidents;
• Charlottesville DUI accidents;
• Charlottesville distracted driving accidents;
• Charlottesville rear-end accidents;
• Charlottesville T-bone accidents;
• Charlottesville rollover accidents;
• Charlottesville multi-vehicle accidents;
• Charlottesville failure to yield accidents;
• Charlottesville aggressive driving accidents;
• Charlottesville hit-and-run accidents;
• Charlottesville fatal accidents;
• Charlottesville uninsured driver accidents;
• Charlottesville head-on accidents;
• Charlottesville reckless driving accidents;
• Charlottesville partial fault accidents;
• Charlottesville wrongful death claims;
• Charlottesville spinal cord injuries;
• Charlottesville neck injuries;
• Charlottesville catastrophic injuries;
• Charlottesville medical malpractice injuries;
• Charlottesville brain injuries.

How do you deal with an insurance claim after a Charlottesville accident?

Regardless of how severe an accident is, almost everyone involved has to deal with insurance companies and claims. For crashes involving more serious injuries, or when a fatal crash occurs, a Charlottesville personal injury attorney is needed to manage the insurance claim. Go here to learn more about how a Charlottesville herniated disc attorney helps injured victims.

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