Vocal Cord Injuries from Automobile Accidents
A person may sustain serious injuries to their head and neck as a result of an automobile accident. These injuries can directly affect the vocal cords, located in the throat. These flaps of tissue are responsible for opening and closing to produce speech, allow swallowing, and pass air between the nose and lungs. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, a person’s vocal cords can become substantially damaged or paralyzed.
To learn more about your legal options after an injury to the vocal cords that was caused by another party’s negligent actions, contact the Wausau car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. at 800-242-2874 today.
Vocal Cord Paralysis Concerns
A person who has sustained an injury because of a car accident may lose the functionality of their vocal cords. These injuries can result in physical damage to the vocal cords, damaging the tissue directly. Additionally, a person may sustain injuries to the brain or nervous system that can paralyze or slow the vocal cords.
The consequences of these injuries can prove to be very serious in some cases. These problems can include the following problems:
- Inability to speak properly
- Inability to swallow food safely
- Inability to breathe
These problems can require substantial medical attention. If a person’s vocal cords are paralyzed shut, they may require an emergency tracheotomy to allow oxygen into the lungs.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has sustained a serious injury to the throat or brain, there may be compensation available for the resulting medical costs. For more information regarding your options, contact the Wausau car accident lawyers of Habush Habush & Rottier S.C. by calling 800-242-2874.
