St. Louis TMJ Attorneys

Injuries to the face and jaw are extremely common after an automobile or motorcycle accident. While some of those injuries are immediately apparent, others may take weeks and even months to become evident. Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) is one of those injuries that if left untreated can become chronic and debilitating.

TMJ syndrome is actually a collection of jaw problems that can lead to myriad symptoms, including:

• difficulty chewing
• popping sounds while eating or talking
• locked jaw
• severe pain
• radiating pain in the neck and shoulders
• headaches
• ear pain
• tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• dislocation of the jaw

After an accident, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ) can worsen over time causing severe pain and affecting nearly every aspect of a person's life. Unfortunately, treatment for TMJ is just as varied as the symptoms and some people who suffer from TMJ may even need oral surgery and physical therapy to fully correct the jaw's misalignment.

If you or someone you love was injured in an accident and has symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome, it is important to contact a Missouri personal injury attorney immediately. If your injuries were the result of another party's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, therapies, chronic pain and decreased quality of life. Your personal injury attorney will be able to file the necessary claims and negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure that you receive fair and accurate compensation for all of you injuries.

Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome can worsen over time and cause a lifetime of chronic pain and suffering. In fact, over 15% of all TMJ sufferers will develop a chronic form of TMJ, affecting nearly every aspect of their lives. Contact a Missouri car accident injury attorney today to discuss your case and find out if you have reason to file a claim.

At the Page Law personal injury law firm, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families who have suffered serious physical or emotional injuries. We help real people ----with real problems. Have you been injured? Contact us immediately for a free consultation. You will never pay any fees unless we recover money for you. Please call 314.322.8515 for an immediate response from John or contact John Page online at john@thepagefirm.com.