Compression fractures are generally the result of too much pressure on the vertebral body. Compression fractures can be caused by trauma to the spinal vertebrae from falls, jumps, or motor vehicle accidents. Common symptoms include: pain or numbness in the back, legs, and arms.
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Back – Compression Fracture of L1 Vertebrae
Potential Settlement Value
In 2008, the Court in Kehoe v Ameli, [2008] OJ No 2103 awarded the injured person $50,000 for injuries that included a compression fracture of the L1 vertebrae.
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