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Back Injury & Neck Injury San Diego Accident Lawyers
As our San Diego injury attorneys know, back and neck injuries are amongst the most common reasons for seeking medical treatment. This is especially true following a traumatic accident. Severe back injuries may result from car accidents, falls from significant height, direct blows to the back or the top of the head, a high-energy fall onto the buttocks, or a penetrating injury such as a stab wound. Since the spine has a large concentration of nerves, a severe injury to the back or neck can result in chronic pain, permanent paralysis or other disability, and even death in the most extreme cases. If you or someone you know has suffered any of these injuries, contact one of our San Diego personal injury lawyers today for a free case evaluation.
A victim's age also plays a significant role in how serious a back or neck injury may be. As we age our spine loses some of its elasticity, often prolonging the painful recovery process. Even back injuries and neck injuries that seem minor at first may become more severe over time without the proper medical treatment. Our San Diego injury attorneys have a network of some of the most trusted medical professionals that we can connect you with to ensure that you make the quickest and most thorough recovery possible.
Back injury statistics you should know
- Over 6,000,000 cases of back injury are treated in the US every year.
- Approximately 11,000 spinal cord injuries are treated in the US annually.
- 82% of spinal cord injuries are males.
- Whiplash (a painful and severe condition that often occurs after a car accident) is the leading cause of traumatic neck injury.
- Auto accidents make up the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in people under 65
- The majority of back injuries in individuals over 65 are caused by falls.
- $198,000 is the average expense for a back or spinal cord injury in the first year alone.
The following are some of the issues which back injury victims must cope with. These are all matters that a San Diego accidents lawyer from our firm will bring to light so that you will obtain the compensation you deserve for your injuries.
- Bills for extensive medical treatment
- Lost earnings from work
- Depression
- Severe pain and suffering
- Paralysis or decreased mobility
Our San Diego accident lawyers can assist you with your back injury claim
If your back injury or neck injury was caused by the misconduct or negligence of another individual, you have legal rights that you are entitled to under the law. These rights include reimbursement of previous and future medical expenses, as well as monetary compensation for any pain and suffering that has occurred as a result of the accident. Our San Diego personal injury lawyers have extensive experience litigating back injury cases and can help you maximize the compensation on your claim.
If you have been involved in a back or neck injury, follow these steps:
- Get the names contact information of all accident witnesses.
- Do not wait to seek medical treatment! Keep a record of all doctor visits and medical expenses, as these will be needed should you chose to hire an attorney and seek legal action.
- Get the insurance information from all drivers involved if the injury happened in an auto accident.
- Notify your employer if the injury occurred at work.
- Find a San Diego personal injury lawyer (such as Berman & Riedel, LLP in San Diego) who specializes in back and neck injuries.
Our San Diego accident lawyers at Berman & Riedel, LLP understand the pain, suffering and hardship involved with a back injury. Not only can we help you in obtaining just compensation for your injury, but we can also assist you with your recovery by referring you to top medical professionals for treatment. Our experience in dealing with back and neck injuries enables us to determine which medical tests are needed to diagnose your condition, and the best treatments to follow once your condition has been diagnosed. We work closely with your doctor to ensure that you will have the quickest recovery possible.
We will fight to achieve compensation for all lost income, medical expenses, and pain and suffering that have occurred as a result of your back injury. If a severe back injury has taken the life of someone you love, a San Diego wrongful death attorney from our firm will help you obtain the settlement you deserve for your loss. Contact our attorneys in San Diego today to find out if you have a case.