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When a South Carolina Accident Causes Nerve Damage (Part B)

Types of Nerve Damage

There are 3 common kinds of nerve damage that you may sustain after a car accident in South Carolina:

• Autonomic nerve damage - autonomic nerves control involuntary actions like breathing and your heart beat. This type of nerve damage can manifest by too much or too little sweating, lightheadedness, dry eyes/mouth, constipation or bladder dysfunction.
• Motor nerve damage - motor nerves control voluntary actions such as muscle movement and speaking. The signs and symptoms of motor nerve damage are general weakness, muscle atrophy (when muscles shrink because they're not being used), muscle twitching and paralysis.
• Sensory nerve damage - sensory nerves allow you to see, smell, taste, hear, and feel. Sensory nerve damage can result in general pain, sensitivity, numbness, burning, or even issues with positional awareness.

If you were involved in a relatively serious South Carolina car accident it's possible you sustained more than 1 type of nerve damage. Be sure to have a thorough medical examination and consult with a qualified Charleston car accident attorney before filing your personal Injury claim.

Compensation for Nerve Damage

Often nerve damage cannot be completely cured and requires ongoing care and attention. If you believe you sustained nerve damage as the result of a car accident in South Carolina, you may want to consider filing a South Carolina personal injury claim to help you cover the long-term costs.

Remember there is a 3-year limit on filing a South Carolina personal injury claim. If you were involved in a South Carolina car accident and are planning on filing a South Carolina personal injury claim, make sure to contact a qualified Charleston car accident attorney right away so you don't miss any important deadlines.

Seeking the Help of a Charleston Car Accident Attorney

The South Carolina car accident attorney team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help accident victims cope with the legal implications of a serious injury such as nerve damage. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a free copy of our South Carolina injury book. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Charleston car accident attorney for a free information packet and consultation, 1-888-690-0211.

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