Disc & Disk
Injury Claims

Herniated, Ruptured & Bulging Discs

Disc injuries — including herniated discs (also called ruptured or slipped discs), bulging discs, and degenerative disc disease accelerated by trauma — are among the most common serious injuries arising from accidents. These injuries can cause severe, chronic pain, numbness, weakness, and in serious cases, paralysis.

Unfortunately, insurance companies often attempt to minimize or dispute disc injuries, claiming they are pre-existing or degenerative rather than caused by the accident. Attorney William Lawson knows how to counter these tactics and fight for full compensation.

The Spine and Disc Injuries Explained

The spine is made up of vertebrae cushioned by intervertebral discs — soft, rubbery pads that absorb shock. When the spine is subjected to sudden trauma (such as a car accident or fall), these discs can:

• Herniate: The inner gel-like material pushes out through a tear in the outer ring
• Rupture: A herniation - the disc material breaks through the fibrous outer ring
• Bulge: The disc extends beyond its normal boundary without rupturing

When disc material presses on nearby nerves or the spinal cord, it causes pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness — often radiating into the arms or legs (radiculopathy or sciatica).

Common Accidents Causing Disk Injury

• Rear-end car collisions (whiplash)
• Motor vehicle accidents of all types
• Falls from elevation or due to a trip or slip
• Construction and workplace accidents
• Leisure and recreational activity injuries

Treatment for Disc Injuries

Treatment for serious disc injuries may include physical therapy, pain management, epidural steroid injections, and in serious cases, surgery including discectomy, laminectomy, or spinal fusion. William Lawson will work to ensure that all your current and future treatment costs, all of your lost earnings and lost earnings capacity, and all of your general damages are included in your compensation claim.