Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) involves compression, injury or irritation to the neurovascular structures at the root of the neck or upper thoracic region. TOS can result from injury, disease, or a congenital abnormality. For example, whiplash injury has been associated with TOS. If someone else caused your TOS as a result of negligence or intentional wrongdoing, the thoracic outlet syndrome lawyers at Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. can help.
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Personal InjuryAt Belt, Bruner & Barnett, P.C., we have represented clients throughout Alabama in neck and back injury cases. We vigorously fight for our clients’ rights. We have secured numerous million-dollar and multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements on their behalf.
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome can cause significant discomfort and limitations for injured victims. Because TOS can be costly to treat and result in significant damages, it is important to determine whether any third party should be held responsible for causing or contributing to the injury.
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It is possible to hold another party responsible for your TOS and resulting damages only if that person or entity directly caused your development of the syndrome. There are many common causes of TOS, some of which can lead to a lawsuit for damages, and others that are simply natural causes. For example, thoracic outlet syndrome may be caused by:
If your TOS develops immediately after an accident, proving its connection to the accident can be achieved by a skilled and experienced thoracic outlet syndrome lawyer in Alabama. However, when the condition develops over time, it may be more difficult to link it to the work-related tasks that you were required to perform. Your attorney can help you to understand what you need to prove and can assist you in getting medical expert testimony and other evidence necessary to prove it.
Obtaining compensation for TOS is important because you may incur significant medical costs and experience extensive pain and suffering due to your condition. To better understand the losses and damages associated with TOS, it is helpful to understand some of the symptoms that may occur as a result of the condition.
TOS gets its name from the space (the thoracic outlet) between your collarbone (clavicle) and your first rib. This narrow passageway is crowded with blood vessels, muscles and nerves. If the shoulder muscles in your chest are not strong enough to hold the collarbone in place, it can slip down and forward, putting pressure on the nerves and blood vessels that lie under it. This can cause vascular symptoms including:
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Because your nervous system is affected by the TOS, you may also experience neurological symptoms including:
Often, psychological changes are also seen in patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. It is not clear whether these precede the onset of the syndrome or are the result of dealing with the pain and frustration of diagnosing and treating this condition.
It is also important to note that a variety of other signs and symptoms may be confused with TOS. These include carpal tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disease with nerve root compression, tumors of the spinal cord or brachial plexus, as well as a variety of other neuromuscular disorders. Having a correct diagnosis is essential to taking legal action to recover payment of medical bills and other losses.
Accident victims suffering from thoracic-outlet syndrome may undergo conservative treatment initially. This could include taking medications and undergoing physical therapy. If conservative treatment does not relieve the symptoms, however, surgical interventions may be required.
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If you are suffering from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as the result of an injury, an Alabama thoracic outlet syndrome lawyer from Belt, Bruner, & Barnett P.C. can help you.
Our thoracic outlet syndrome lawyers can assist you in determining if there is anyone to hold legally responsible for your injury and, if so, in building a case against the defendant(s) who caused your condition. We can also assist you in proving the extent of your damages so you can recover full compensation. Finally, we can put our considerable legal experience to work in negotiating a settlement whenever possible. Alternatively, we can help in taking your case to court to recover the damages you deserve.
Our founding member, Keith T. Belt, Jr., has been selected as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the American Trial Lawyers Association and is also an Alabama Super Lawyer. Combined, our lawyers have more than 65 years of trial experience in state and federal courts.
We know how to deal with insurance companies, and we are aggressive in the courtroom. Our record of results includes numerous multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements that have allowed Alabama TOS victims and their families to carry on with their lives. Call our catastrophic injury lawyers today at 205-933-1500 to find out how we can help you.