The word radiculopathy is derived from the word radix meaning “root.” Thus radiculopathy refers to any damage, improper functioning or disturbance in a nerve due to an injury or compression around the roots of the nerve near the vertebrae. Unlike radiculopathy, neuropathy is a generic term for a number of disorders and malfunctions of the nervous system.
Chris Hoffman is an excellent attorney. He is the best above the rest. What makes him different? He communicates promptly - I don't have to leave message after message for him to reach out to me. When I telephone his office, if he doesn't answer the telephone, his assistant does. Chris Hoffman is very attentive and focused. He means business, and he hit the ground running on the cases. I'm so blessed to have him for my attorney.
"Of all the lawyers I have met, this one is a true professional. This attorney goes against the biggest law firms and wins!"
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I'd say this lawyer is in the top three of the best you'll ever see. Add this attorney to the interview list if you ever get in an automobile accident. This Law Firm is on another level.
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Response from the owner:Thanks! Referrals and recommendations from prior car accident clients is our #1 source of cases. People who grew to trust us send family and friends.
The Hoffman law firm is truly professional. After hiring them I was truly relieved and knew I was in good hands. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Being in good hands is important. Many lawyers take cases with little experience and little resources. Our firm specialized decades ago. We are focused exclusively on accident cases.
The lawyers on tv just dont compare for auto accident injury cases. Mr.Hoffmann is as good as they get.
Response from the owner:Thank you. The TV attorneys are just settlement mills. People are hiring a paralegal, not a lawyer. Our law firm is different. You are represented by an attorney and we do not have settlement quotas.
I would describe this lawyer as highly educated, sharp, and top of his game. Explains the car accident process and treatment options well. The lawyer said if they don’t pay you, we will have the jury take it from the insurance company. Great lawyer. Dynamic person.
Interviewed all the TV car accident lawyers and decided to call this law firm that had great reviews. So happy I did. What a difference!
Response from the owner:TV car accident lawyers are just mass production. This is not a good fit for litigated cases. Paralegals instead of lawyers. Monthly quotas for settlements. Car accident victims end up in a cattle call with the lawyers on TV.
Love my car accident lawyer. This law firm is a step above.
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Serious family member have a car accident injury? Look no further. This litigator is for real. Always two steps ahead of the other lawyer.
Response from the owner:This is a sad reality for car accident lawyers. The #1 passenger in an auto accident is a relative. Helping a family make it through this and putting the family back together is one of the most rewarding things I do as an automobile accident attorney.
This lawyer handles really big accident cases in St Louis. He is a lawyer, accountant and has his masters in tax so he gets the injury cases for individuals that can never go back to work or individuals own a business and cannot run it due to injury. He specializes in valuations of massive loss. Thank goodness a firm like this exists.
Response from the owner:Thank you. When accident are severe and you lose the ability to work or to continue a business, having an accounting and tax background is key. Valuing large losses are second nature for us.
Asked a trauma surgeon who operates on car accident victims who are the best injury lawyers that have taken his deposition. He said “by far” it was Mr Hoffmann. Interviewed several attorneys and this was a correct assessment. In a league of his own!
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Few lawyers in St. Louis can handle the biggest injury cases! This is one of them!
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Cannot say enough about this lawyer. Call if in an accident. This attorney handles the biggest car accidents in St Louis.
Response from the owner:Thanks Ash! Our biggest source of cases is our clients. Our second biggest referral source is defense lawyers telling their relatives to call us. Few lawyers can handle the largest cases. Our law firm welcomes and has trained for this. We don’t do mass production settlement like the lawyers on TV. Our clients can never go back to work. Their cases need massive focus and effort and often long fought litigation.
So glad I called attorney Hoffmann. This time I got it right! So glad I hired the Hoffmann Law Firm - professional, reliable and available.
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Great lawyer. Cares about his clients, knows his stuff and goes the extra mile. I recommend this lawyer for car wreck injury claim. Every other lawyer on TV would not even help with my property claim. This attorney did.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the kind words. Every case starts with a great client. You are correct the car accident lawyers on TV are mass production settlement mills. When injury clients fire them, we get their files and the cases are not worked up at all. Appreciate your confidence in us!
These two terms are not synonymous, however, they are quite similar. For this reason, many auto accident victims tend to confuse the two.
What is Radiculopathy?
The word radiculopathy is derived from the word radix meaning “root.” Thus radiculopathy refers to any damage, improper functioning or disturbance in a nerve due to an injury or compression around the roots of the nerve near the vertebrae. This compression can cause radiating pain that can move to other parts of the body, numbness and tingling sensations leading to weakness along the nerve. Radiculopathy is most commonly found in the lower back area and is known as lumbar radiculopathy, and in the neck region, it is called cervical radiculopathy. Radiculopathy is considered as a type of neuropathy.
Causes of Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy occurs when the root of a nerve gets compressed due to conditions that reduce the space in the spinal canal like a herniated or a bulging disc, a bone spur, or thickening of the surrounding ligaments. Other causes include inflammation due to trauma caused in a car accident.
Symptoms of Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy can occur anywhere on the spine depending upon the location of the compressed root of the nerve. In cases where the nerve in the neck region gets compressed (cervical radiculopathy), victims can experience pain, loss of sensation along the nerves path usually in the arms, neck, hands, legs or buttock areas. Lumbar radiculopathy causes pain the legs, thighs, calves, feet, and the lower back depending on where the affected root lies. Sciatica is one the most conditions caused by compressed nerves.
Any trauma or injury to the spine in a car accident can develop into radiculopathy and will require immediate treatment. In cases where the damage is extensive, recovery generally takes a long time.
What is Neuropathy?
Unlike radiculopathy, neuropathy is a generic term for a number of disorders and malfunctions of the nervous system. Neuropathy includes any damage caused to any of the nerves – the periphery nerves, the 12 cranial nerves, autonomic systems, etc. leading to neuropathy symptoms in the affected areas of the body. Neuropathy can also be a result of non-trauma conditions like diabetes and old age complications.
Symptoms of Neuropathy
Symptoms of neuropathy depend on which nerve is damaged and the area that gets affected as a result of the damaged nerve. The following are some of the common signs of neuropathy:
Pain, numbness, tingling sensation or a burning sensation in the arms, legs, fingers etc. that often begins with numbness and tingling and progresses to severe pain in the affected areas as the condition worsens.
Muscle weakness is another symptom of neuropathy. Weakening of the muscles can result in cramping, twitching and muscle wastage.
Neuropathy can also cause other organs of the body to malfunction. For example, nerve damage can lead to weaker digestive system or inability to control bladder function.
Neuropathy, like radiculopathy also needs proper treatment and therapies for complete recovery. Recovery is usually lengthy and takes time.
Contact a Car Accident Attorney
Both radiculopathy and neuropathy if caused due to a car accident can lead to debilitating injuries and can even cause permanent damage. It is essential that victims suffering from radiculopathy or neuropathy due to a car accident contact an experienced St. Louis auto accident lawyer.
At The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., we have helped thousands of St. Louis accident victims receive full and fair compensation following a car accident. Call us today at (314) 361-4242 or fill out our online contact form to request a FREE consultation.
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