Vocal Cord Injuries and Car Accidents

When a person is injured in a car accident, they may severely damage their vocal cords due to physical trauma or related complications. Auto accidents often cause serious injuries to motorists because of a mistake made by another driver, a government agency, or an automotive defect. These mistakes can cause a driver to be involved in a serious accident that injures the head or neck, affecting the vocal cords through direct physical damage or damage to surrounding nerves.

Damage to the vocal cords in a car accident can result in some very serious complications. A person with damaged vocal cords may have a problem speaking properly, as the vocal cords need to open and close accordingly to make speech happen naturally. In addition to speaking problems, a person can have problems breathing if the vocal cords become paralyzed while they are shut.

These injuries may occur outside of auto accidents, as well. In particular, this can include complications that directly affect brain and nerve health. Problems such as strokes can cause sufficient nervous system damage to effectively shut down the vocal cords. This paralysis can lead to the same sort of health concerns that may occur when the vocal cords are directly physically damaged.

For more information regarding your legal rights and options if you have been injured on the road because of another person’s negligence, contact the Iowa auto accident lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., by calling 877-327-2600. Let our experienced legal advisors assist you with your questions and concerns today.