Helping Victims of Serious Neck and Back Injuries
Many types of accidents, even if they seem mild, can cause serious back and neck injuries. Those accidents can include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slips, trips, falls, and more. Injuries can be whiplash, fractures, herniated discs, and life-changing spinal cord injuries. If you’ve been injured, contact a neck and back injury attorney to protect your right to justice and compensation.
Have you suffered a neck or back injury due to someone else’s negligence?
If you have injured your neck or back in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, contact us online or call our office at (212) 779-0057.
A personal injury attorney from Hach & Rose, LLP can help you seek financial compensation against the at-fault party. Hach & Rose, LLP have earned the trust of thousands of their injured clients over the years by consistently helping injury victims get results.
Why Do I Need a Neck and Back Injury Attorney?
The severity of your back and neck injuries and the time it takes to recover – if you fully recover – will influence the compensation you can receive from your personal injury case. Back and neck injuries are often chronic, meaning they cause long-term pain and suffering.
An experienced back and neck injury attorney will thoroughly investigate the facts and circumstances of your accident, listen to your concerns, answer all your questions, and discuss your legal options. After reviewing the details of which party’s negligence caused your back or neck injury, the New York personal injury attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP can better understand the value of your personal injury claim.
Be Wary of Insurance Companies
Insurance companies aim to pay you as little as possible to compensate you for your neck or back injury. They will try to lowball your settlement by pressuring you into taking an amount that may seem impressive but is far lower than you deserve. Many pitfalls can be avoided by working with an experienced New York neck pain and back injury attorney.
Trying to handle your back or neck injury settlement on your own without taking the time to understand the full consequences of the injury and getting the required medical treatment could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Nobody who has been seriously injured in an accident should try to take on an insurance company by themselves. An injured person should be careful before accepting an insurer’s offer without consulting a back and neck injury lawyer to understand their legal options. The attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP will take the necessary time and care to prove the full extent of your back or neck injury.
Handling Your Own Personal Injury Claim Can Be Risky
Most accident victims do not have the knowledge and experience to navigate their personal injury claims well. When you are reviewing your medical records, you will see medical terminology and abbreviations that are difficult to understand. The insurance companies may disagree about your need for more medical treatment and whether the accident caused your back or neck injuries. Furthermore, it’s easy to miss important deadlines when recovering and managing countless doctors’ appointments.
When you work with the personal injury attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP, you won’t have to worry about medical malpractice, terminology and legal technicalities. Our skilled and compassionate legal team has the experience and knowledge to manage these issues, allowing you to focus on your physical and mental health.
The NYC personal injury lawyers at Hach & Rose, LLP can help:
- Identify all liable parties and the insurance policies to provide compensation;
- Calculate your losses and estimate future losses related to the injury, including medical expenses, lost wages, loss of future earnings, and other losses;
- Negotiate a full and fair settlement with the insurers and;
- If a fair settlement is not reached, file a lawsuit and seek justice in the New York court system.
- Try your case in front of a jury if your case cannot be settled out of court.
Common Types of Back and Neck Injuries
Three of the most common injuries types of the back and neck are:
- Herniated, Ruptured, or Slipped Disc: The round, flat discs between the vertebrae in the spine, which are designed to absorb pressure and maintain the spine’s flexibility, can herniate, rupture or slip out of place when the body experiences force or trauma.
- Whiplash or Connective Soft Tissue Injuries: Whiplash happens when joints between the vertebrae or the discs, ligaments, muscles, and nerve roots in the neck become hyperextended and damaged.
- Compression Fractures: Compression fractures occur when the vertebrae in the spine become broken due to trauma.
What Are the Symptoms of Back and Neck Injuries?
After a back or neck injury, you may suffer from any of the following symptoms:
- Sharp shooting pains down your legs or arms
- Muscle spasms
- Stiffness or achiness along your spine
- A persistent ache in the lower or middle part of your back
- Dull aches in your neck
- Strain and pain when moving body parts
- Incapacitating back pain upon lifting
- Tingling or numbness in legs, feet, hands, and/or finger
- Headaches
- Shoulder pain
Aggravation of a Preexisting Injury or Condition
A common occurrence in many personal injury lawsuit cases is when someone suffers an injury to their back or neck, which already has issues. If you’ve been involved in something like a car accident, slip-and-fall accident, or any other personal injury accident, a previously injured back or broken neck will be more susceptible to reinjury or aggravation. Sometimes, the most challenging part of a case is determining what is a previous injury and what is a new injury or aggravation.
You Still Have a Claim If You Have a Preexisting Condition
According to the New York Pattern Jury Instructions, to the extent that an injury is aggravated, defendants are responsible to the extent that your preexisting condition is made worse. In other words, if someone is liable, they do not get a discount because they had a preexisting injury.
Just because you injured your neck or back previously does not mean the aggravated injury you sustained in the accident is your fault. In fact, when people were previously injured, their cases are typically worth more because the prior injury or condition makes them more susceptible to a more significant injury the second time around.
When personal injury lawyer at Hach & Rose, LLP handles your back or neck injury case, we won’t let the insurer get away with being unreasonable concerning your preexisting condition. Our New York personal injury lawyers won’t hesitate to file a lawsuit seeking the full compensation you deserve.
Contact a Neck and Back Injury Attorney Today
Serious neck and back injuries can cost personal injury victims hundreds of thousands of dollars. The medical bills for treatment, prescription drugs, physical therapy, rehabilitation, and more can pile up quickly. At Hach & Rose, LLP, a New York City neck and back injury attorney will use their knowledge and experience on your back or neck injury case. We will fight tirelessly to ensure you receive the maximum compensation you deserve.
Accidents involving back or neck injuries are usually among the most complex personal injury cases. The last thing you want to do is handle your case alone without a neck and back injury attorney. Contact us online or call our neck and back injury law firm at (212) 779-0057 for a free consultation.
New York City Back and Neck Injury FAQ
When should I seek medical attention for a neck or back injury?
It’s important to seek medical attention if you experience severe pain, numbness, or tingling that persists or worsens over time, or if you have difficulty walking or performing daily activities. It is very common that after a car accident or something similar, it may take hour to weeks for injury symptoms to appear.
What does it cost to see a New York City neck and back injury lawyer?
The cost of seeing a neck and back injury lawyer in New York City can vary depending on several factors, including the lawyer’s experience, reputation, and the complexity of your case. Many personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations, during which they can assess your case and discuss their fee structure.
Typically, personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis for cases related to neck and back injuries. This means that they only get paid if they successfully recover compensation for you through a settlement or a court verdict.
How are neck and back injuries diagnosed?
Diagnosis often involves a physical examination, medical history review, and may include imaging tests such as X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans to evaluate the extent of the injury.
Can neck and back injuries lead to long-term complications?
Yes, untreated or improperly managed neck and back injuries can lead to chronic pain, reduced pain and mobility issues, and in some cases, permanent disability.
How can I prevent neck and back injuries?
Practicing good posture, using proper lifting techniques, staying physically active with exercises that strengthen the back and core muscles, and avoiding activities that strain the neck cervical spine and back can help prevent injuries.
Is a back or neck injury a spinal injury?
Yes, a neck and back injury can indeed be classified as a spinal injury. The spine, also known as the vertebral column or spinal column, is comprised of bones called vertebrae that protect the spinal cord. Injuries to the neck (cervical spine) or back (thoracic or lumbar spine) can involve damage to the vertebrae, spinal discs, ligaments, muscles, or the spinal cord itself. Spinal injuries can range from mild strains or sprains to more severe conditions such as fractures, herniated discs, or spinal cord injuries, all of which can affect the function and mobility of the neck and back.
Can back and neck injuries cause long-term disability?
Yes, severe back and neck injuries can lead to long-term disability, especially if they involve damage to the spinal cord or result in chronic pain and limited mobility. Seeking prompt medical treatment and following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can help minimize the risk of long-term disability.
Can back and neck injuries result from workplace accidents?
Yes, workplace accidents such as slips and falls, lifting heavy objects, repetitive strain injuries, and motor vehicle accidents that occur while on the job can lead to back and neck injuries. In such cases, workers’ compensation benefits may be available to cover medical expenses and lost wages.