If you have been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident, you many need to seek the expertise of a personal injury attorney, especially if you have sustained a serious injury such as a pelvic fracture. 

According To Cedars Sinai, the majority of pelvic fractures occur during high-speed motorcycle or car crashes. A pelvic fracture or crushed pelvis can lead to long-term and permanent disability, and if your personal injury attorney determines that the car accident and resultant injuries were the other driver's fault, you may be entitled to a substantial legal settlement. Here are three disabilities that may be caused by a pelvic fracture and what you can do about them:

Permanent Paresthesia

A crush fracture of the pelvic area can lead to a condition known as paresthesia. This neurological condition refers to an abnormal sensation in a body part that causes tingling, pinching, pricking, burning, or numbness.

While certain paresthesias can be temporary, such as those associated with viral illness, some types, such as those associated with crush injuries of the pelvis, may be permanent.

If you develop abnormal sensations in your back, hips, or legs after sustaining a pelvic fracture, your physician may refer you to a neurologist, a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders, for further evaluation and treatment.

If the neurologist determines that your paresthesia is the result of permanent nerve damage resulting from your car accident, your personal injury attorney may decide to pursue litigation against the driver who was responsible for the accident. 

Bladder And Bowel Incontinence

Another disability that may be caused by a motor vehicle injury–related pelvic fracture is bladder and bowel incontinence. If the nerves that controls your bladder and bowels are damaged from your crushed pelvis, you may develop permanent incontinence.

This condition is not only physically disabling but can also be emotionally disabling. Permanent incontinence may necessitate the use of a urinary catheter and a collection bag, depending upon the extent and location of your injury. Even if you do not require a urinary catheter or waste collection bag, you may still need to wear adult incontinence pads or special undergarments on a permanent basis. 

Fertility Problems

Another physical and emotional disability that may be related to a pelvic fracture is fertility problems. Crush fractures of the pelvis can damage the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries in women, and in men, it can lead to sterility.

If you develop problems with fertility after your car accident, talk to your doctor about getting a referral to a reproductive infertility specialist, who may be able to help you with your condition. For those wishing to have children, permanent infertility can be devastating, and if your fertility problems are the direct result of a motor vehicle accident, your attorney may file a lawsuit on your behalf in order to recover damages. You may be entitled to compensation for future medical care, fertility treatments, and maybe even for adoption fees.

If you have sustained a pelvic fracture or crush injury to your pelvic area as a result of a motor vehicle accident, work with both a personal injury attorney and your physician. These two professionals will work together to determine if you have merit to file a lawsuit against the driver who was responsible for the accident.

They will review your medical records, police and witness reports, and any video footage that may have captured the incident. While waiting for the resolution of your lawsuit may take many months, you may be awarded a substantial monetary amount for your medical bills, future medical care costs, and pain and suffering. Contact a law firm like the Walter Bailey Law Firm to learn more.

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