Whether you will make a complete recovery from nerve damage really depends on what happened during your car accident in Georgia and the severity of the injuries you sustained.

Fortunately for many accident victims, recovery from nerve damage is very likely, provided medical treatment is sought as soon as possible after symptoms arise. This is true of injuries that may cause your nerves to be compressed or stretched. Since every nerve has a protective layer of tissues surrounding it, if the outer layer is not damaged and the source of the pressure or stretching goes away, the symptoms may also dissipate.

When a nerve is severed, on the other hand, the protective tissues around it will also be cut, in which case recovery is much more challenging. 

In the most severe cases, surgery is needed. When a full recovery is not possible and nerve damage is permanent, there are ways to manage your pain and take steps toward a normal, active life.  This may include pain medications your doctor will prescribe, physical therapy and even alternative methods like acupuncture or meditation.

Paying for the initial medical care associated with nerve damage can get extremely expensive, as you may already know. The ongoing costs of pain medications, physical therapy and other rehabilitation methods can create extreme financial hardships.

To offset these costs, you may be able to seek compensation if someone else's negligence caused your car accident in Georgia and resulting medical condition. Consult with an Atlanta auto accident attorney to determine if you're eligible to file an injury claim.

Contacting an Atlanta Auto Accident Attorney

If you are the victim of someone else's negligence or carelessness, whether in a traffic accident or some other type of accident, you have certain rights guaranteed by law. To help you understand these rights and seek the compensation you may be eligible for to help get your life back in order, contact the Atlanta Law Offices of Sheryl L. Burke for a no-cost consultation on your injury case - 404-842-7838.

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