Minneapolis Bell’s Palsy Attorney
Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes weakness and unilateral facial paralysis as a result of trauma to the 7th cranial nerve. The paralysis can cause drooping of facial features. It can also interfere with function of the mouth and throat.
Bell’s Palsy progresses very quickly. It can start in the morning with a dry eye or tingling around the lips; by evening, it can be a full-blown case of Bell’s Palsy with drooping, numbness, and facial paralysis. In about half of the cases the nerve will regenerate within a few months, but in some cases the paralysis can last 18 months. In rare cases it never clears up. Whether the paralysis is mild or severe, there is considerable discomfort, frustration, and self-consciousness. Because this injury is so personal and obvious, it can lead to issues with depression.
The type of injury that can trigger Bell’s Palsy, is an injury to the head or neck sustained in a car accident or truck accident. A hard blow or severe jerk may lead to inflammation and swelling of the seventh cranial nerve.
One problem that may develop as the nerve regenerates is that the nerve fibers may not reconnect to the same muscle, resulting in an electrical signal to the brain contracting the wrong muscle. This is called synkinesis. Synkinesis may lead to a dangerous situation. The eye could suffer significant injury if the eyelid does not close due to synkinesis.
Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy
- symptoms related to the mouth
- drooping of one side of the mouth
- drooling
- sense of taste damaged or lost
- difficulty eating, drinking, and swallowing
- difficulty speaking
- asymmetrical smile
- symptoms related to the ears
- sensitivity to sound
- pain in or around ear
- balance problems
- symptoms related to the nose
- nose either constantly runny or stuffy
- sinus problems
- general symptoms
- forehead wrinkles disappear
- muscle weakness or paralysis
- overall droopy appearance
- facial swelling
- headaches
- neck pains
- memory problems
- facial spasms
Minneapolis Bell’s Palsy Attorney
If you developed Bell’s Palsy as a result of a car or truck accident due to another’s negligence, the law has provided a means by which you can recover your financial losses and obtain compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact a Minneapolis Bell’s Palsy Lawyer at 612-362-0000. We will fight for your rights.
