Florida TMJ Lawyer

A motor vehicle accident occurs so fast that often times you don’t realize that you have injured your jaw. The joint where the lower jaw connects to the temporal bone of your skull is called the Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) and is often injured in accidents involving whiplash. TMJ Injuries could cause the jaw to lock fully or partially in practically any position; it could lock in the open position or in the closed position. TMJ injury could also cause discomfort and/or pain in the muscles controlling the jaw, pain in the shoulder and neck.

A TMJ injury may cause you to suffer with headaches, popping noise when you chew, may cause locking jaw, difficulties in opening your jaw, pain in your temple and cheeks, pain in your ears, difficulty in talking, yawning, headaches, ear congestion, vertigo, pain in your neck, and swallowing.

Treatment normally depends on the severity of the TMJ injury. Applying electrodes close to the TMJ joints that delivers pulsating electrical stimulus could induce electronic stimulation. This will cause the jaw muscle to contract, decompress, and relaxes the muscles. In addition to muscle relaxant medication, a temporary pivot splint may also be used.

TMJ Attorney And Doctor Team

Working with an experienced TMJ lawyer will help you to recover the justified compensation for your injury. TMJ lawyers work together with physicians who specialize in TMJ injuries. These physicians are able to properly document the injury and competently explain to the jury the type of injuries you suffer with, how the injuries have affected you in the present, and how it will affect you in the future.

Working closely with the doctors helps the TMJ lawyer to understand complex medical terms, and helps the doctor understand the complexity of preparing a case for trial. Working together as a team to protect your best interest.

If you have any questions for the Florida TMJ Lawyer, Edward Rosado, email him today.