Are You In Pain Because Of A Personal Injury In Buffalo, New York?

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his Top Rated Team of Lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. Fight to Obtain the Best Result for People in Pain After a Personal Injury

Personal Injury PainWhether you were involved in a low impact car collision, a truck accident, a construction accident or a slip and fall, you may experience pain in the days, months or even years following the accident.

If you are in pain because of someone else’s negligence, you want the best Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyer to get you the compensation that you deserve.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team of personal injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York have settled $175,000,000.00 on behalf of their clients and we will battle to obtain the best possible result for YOU! Contact us today at (716) 839-3939 for a free consultation.

Understanding Pain

The International Association for the Study of Pain defines pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience.

Commonly, individuals experience head, neck, shoulder, back and leg pain following a car accident, slip and fall, trip and fall, truck accident or construction accident. This pain can be temporary or permanent.

If you are in pain because of someone’s negligence, it is important that you seek medical treatment.

Pain Scale

Often, a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) is used throughout the course of a patient’s treatment to help physicians understand the amount and frequency of pain that a patient is experiencing. The visual analogue scale is a valuable tool that physicians use to gauge how well treatment is working.

At the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., we care about our clients’ well-being and we work diligently to contact each and every client at least once per month. We constantly monitor each client’s condition, medical treatment and the impact that the accident has had on his or her life. We want you to take care of your health, and we will help take care of the rest.

If you have experienced pain after a personal injury, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his tenacious team of top rated personal injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York for a free consultation. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (716) 839-3939. We will come to you and there is never a fee until we WIN for you.

What is a Pain Management Doctor?

A pain management doctor specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients suffering from various types of pain. These doctors have extensive knowledge regarding the physiology of pain. They are able to conduct tests to properly diagnose the cause of pain and they perform procedures to help manage or reduce pain.

It is important that you choose a pain management doctor that is able to provide you with the care that you need. Consulting with your primary care physician can help guide your selection process.

After extensive schooling, residency training and fellowships, doctors of various backgrounds can become board certified in the subspecialty of pain management. These board certifications include:

  1. The American Board of Anesthesiology. Anesthesiologists with a subspecialty in pain management often provide care to patients in the form of oral medication, nerve block injections, trigger point injections, implant stimulators and pain pumps.
  2. The American Board of Neurology. Neurologists with a subspecialty in pain management often provide care to patients in the form of oral medication, nerve block injections, implant stimulators and spine or nerve surgery. Patients suffering from nerve pain or migraine headaches may be best suited for this type of pain management doctor.
  3. The American Board of Psychiatry. Psychiatrists with a subspecialty in pain management often provide care to patients in the form of oral medication, cognitive and behavioral therapies, counseling and hypnosis.
  4. The American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Physiatrists with a subspecialty in pain management often provide care to patients in the form of physical and occupational therapy, nerve block injections and implant stimulators and pain pumps. Patients suffering from neck, back or joint pain may be best suited for this type of pain management doctor.

If you are in pain because of a personal injury, contact Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team of aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. for a free consultation. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (716) 839-3939.

What Types of Pain Management Treatment are Available?

Medications are commonly used to treat chronic pain. These include:

CategoryExamplesUses
Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
  1. Asprin;
  2. Ibuprofen; and
  3. Naproxen.
Reduce inflammation, pain and fever. Commonly used to treat arthritis, headaches and sports injuries.
Antidepressants
  1. Amitriptyline;
  2. Doxepin; and
  3. Tofranil.
Improve sleep and treat chronic pain conditions including pain caused by arthritis, nerve damage and migraines.
Anti-seizure Medications
  1. Carbatrol;
  2. Dilantin; and
  3. Trileptal.
Pain related to nerve damage or injury, including burning, stabbing and shooting pain.
Muscle Relaxants
  1. Flexeril;
  2. Soma; and
  3. Zanaflex.
Acute muscle spasms.
Opioids (Narcotics)
  1. Hydrocodone;
  2. Morphine; and
  3. Oxycodone.
Moderate to severe acute or chronic pain.
Steroids
  1. Dexamethasone;
  2. Hydrocortisone; and
  3. Prednisone.
Alleviate inflammation and pain.

Back InjuryInjections are another commonly used method of pain management. These include:

  1. Trigger Point Injections. Trigger point injections aim to treat areas of muscle spasms and inflammation.
  2. MedicineNerve Block Injections. Nerve block injections block nerves from sending pain signals to a specific organ or region.
  3. Epidural Steroid Injections. Epidural steroid injections relieve swelling and inflammation which puts pressure on nerves and soft tissues.
  4. Spinal InjuryRadiofrequency Ablation. Radiofrequency ablation uses radio waves to semi-permanently interrupt nerve conduction to the facet joints, which is often the root of back or neck pain.

If you experienced pain after a personal injury, contact the Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s top rated personal injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York at (716) 839-3939 for your free consultation.

3 Frequently Asked Questions After a Personal Injury Accident Causing Pain In Buffalo, New York

Who Pays for My Medical Treatment Following an Accident?

If you were involved in a car accident or truck accident in New York, the No-Fault insurance policy of the vehicle that you were in at the time of the accident will primarily be responsible for paying your medical bills.

If you were involved in a construction accident in New York, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy will primarily be responsible for paying your medical bills.

If you were involved in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident in New York, your medical treatment will primarily be paid by your own medical insurance company, unless the property owner’s insurance policy has a medical pay provision.

What if My Pain is not Significant Immediately After an Accident?

Pain is subjective and depending on your age, physical condition and other factors, you may or may not experience pain immediately following an accident. Often, you may not realize just how injured you actually are.

Regardless of whether you were involved in a minor collision or if your vehicle was totaled, it is important to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. A doctor will be able to examine your injuries and prescribe a course of treatment that is personalized for you.

Additionally, the longer you wait to seek medical treatment the more difficult it will be to prove your bodily injuries and to get you the compensation that you deserve.

What Should I do if I am Experiencing Pain After a Personal Injury in Buffalo, New York?

  1. Seek emergency medical assistance immediately;
  2. Seek follow-up treatment with your primary care doctor; and
  3. Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately for top rated personal injury representation in Buffalo, New York.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at (716) 839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!

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