Injured on the job in Vermont? Know the symptoms of radiculopathy.

You may have never thought that an accident could happen to you at work, but work accidents in Vermont and throughout the nation occur often, and you may have learned this firsthand. You may have pain radiating down your legs or arms that won't go away. You may have tried to continue to work through your pain, but may have gotten to a certain point that you find yourself asking: How can I work in this condition? It has become so severe that you can't function.

People who have suffered a crush accident that injures or irritates one or more nerves may develop radiculopathy. Radiculopathy may also occur from fractures, herniated discs, degenerative changes in the cervical or lumbar spine, and mechanical abnormalities. Typically, radiculopathy is when a person develops chronic pain associated with a nerve that was injured either by compression or by repetitive prolonged nerve irritation. When someone is in radicular pain, this refers to inflammation around the nerve root and pain associated with the nerve root at the neck or the back at the spine.

It can be hard to pinpoint the exact nerve that is involved, but the individual will typically know, depending on the location of the pain. Sometimes, the pain radiates to the affected arm or leg, which feels like pins and needles. When a nerve root is injured, serious pain and other side effects can occur.

You may have lumbar or cervical radiculopathy if you have the following symptoms:

  • Tingling or numbness of affected arm or leg;

  • Burning pain radiating down arm or leg;

  • Back pain (sciatica);

  • Muscle weakness and atrophy;

  • Loss of reflex associated with the injured nerve;

  • Sharp pain and aching.

If your pain is affecting your work, you need to talk to a Vermont work accident attorney who understands cervical and lumbar radiculopathy. When you experience serious pain in your arms, shoulders, or legs, you may have radiculopathy and need to seek medical treatment immediately. You also need to contact a skilled attorney to help you understand your rights.

Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy can limit your ability to perform the duties of your job and can lead to life-long pain. If it is difficult for you to use your arms or legs because of pain, you may have legal rights to compensation for medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, and more. Contact Vermont workers' compensation attorney Charles Powell if you believe that your Vermont work injury has caused you serious radicular pain. Call to schedule your free consultation at 877-295-7773.




Charles L. Powell represents injured workers throughout Vermont and is available to speak with injured workers in all Vermont counties and towns including:
Windsor County - Andover, Baltimore, Barnard, Bethel, Bridgewater, Cavendish, Chester, Chester Depot, Hartford, White River Junction, Wilder, Hartland, Ludlow, Ludlow Village, Norwich, Plymouth, Pomfret, Reading, Rochester, Royalton, Sharon, Springfield, Stockbridge, Weathersfield, Perkinsville, West Windsor, Weston, Windsor, Woodstock and Woodstock Village
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