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When a Neck Injury Occurs in a Work Injury in Des Moines (Part A)

If you have been recently involved in an accident that left you with a work injury in Des Moines consider taking legal action. If you are unsure of what to do, contact an Iowa lawyer for a consultation. An experienced lawyer can review your case with you to decide if you should file an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim. Keep in mind that not all accidents require a claim and no lawyer can guarantee you the compensation you desire.

Signs of a Neck Related Work Injury in Des Moines

Neck pain, after an accident, can be severe and persist, which is why you should check for the any signs or symptoms such as follows:

• a "kink" in your neck or spine;
• a newfound or unusual sense of stiffness; or
• severe sensation in the neck or spine areas.

Depending on your injury, this pain might spread across your back and even to your shoulders and neck. Often neck injuries also leave the victim with a headache and limited neck movement.

Different Types of Neck Injuries

There are several types of injuries that could result from a work accident. The injury could affect the spinal bones or joints, spinal discs or even the muscles that hold the spine together and in place.

Your injury may be classified as a sudden acute injury, which typically is a result of:

• tripping;
• falling a short distance; or
• excessive twisting of the spinal column.

Other injuries that are considered severe neck injuries are as follows:

• falls from a significant height;
• a direct blow to the head;
• a stab wound; or
• great amounts of external pressure applied to the neck.

Regardless of what type of work injury you sustained, it is highly recommended that you contact an Iowa lawyer to see if filing an Iowa Workers' Compensation claim is in your best interest.

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