If you or someone you love has suffered a neck or back injury due to the negligence of another, we can help you file a claim for compensation.
Injuries to the neck and back are often life-altering, requiring extensive medical treatment and sometimes surgical intervention.
These injuries are particularly common in car accidents, where rear-end collisions and high-impact crashes can cause whiplash, disc herniation, and other serious injuries. In motor vehicle accidents, the forces involved can cause serious damage to the delicate structures of the spine, neck, and back, often resulting in long-term complications, chronic pain, and permanent impairments.
If you experience pain, numbness, or stiffness in your neck or back as a result of an accident or someone else's negligence, you should see a doctor immediately to avoid aggravating your condition. The next critical step after receiving medical attention is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to evaluate your case and protect your rights while pursuing compensation for the economic and non-economic damages you have suffered.
Depending on the severity of the injury, a back or neck injury may require immediate surgical intervention to correct a structural problem. These are some of the most common types of injuries:
In the event of a severe neck or back injury, surgery is often required to relieve pain and restore function. Some of the most common procedures are:
Recovery from these procedures can take a long time and may require physical therapy, rehabilitation, or pain management strategies for the rest of one's life. If complications such as infection, nerve damage, or failed fusion occur, additional surgeries may be needed.
Surgeries and potential complications can result in long recovery periods and rising healthcare bills. If someone else's negligence caused all your physical and emotional suffering, you should not bear this alone. Personal injury attorney Sean M. Cleary will fight to ensure your compensation covers medical bills, lost income, and every other aspect of your claim.
Numerous accidents and situations can result in serious neck and back injuries. Possible causes for these injuries include:
Motor vehicle accidents, such as those involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Back injuries caused by rear-end collisions are particularly common, while high-impact collisions can result in severe back injuries. People who suffer injuries often cannot return to work, making lost wages during recovery a crucial component of their claims.
Defective products that do not provide the intended level of protection. A defective car seat, medical device, or safety device can cause catastrophic neck and back injuries in an accident. Those injured by a defective product may have the right to file a product liability lawsuit.
Slip, trip, and fall accidents occur as a result of unsafe property conditions. Falling on stairs, wet floors, or uneven surfaces can cause severe neck and back injuries in older adults. A property owner's negligence can result in serious injuries.
Workplace accidents, especially in industries that demand physical exertion, such as construction and manufacturing. Neck and back injuries can be caused by falling from heights, being struck by objects, or repetitive stress.
Medical malpractice involving improper treatment of existing neck and back conditions. Surgical errors, failure to diagnose serious conditions, and improper post-operative care can all result in additional injuries.
Acts of violence, such as assaults and battery, can cause traumatic neck and back injuries that require immediate surgical intervention and long-term rehabilitation.
Those who have suffered neck and back injuries as a result of another party's negligence are legally entitled to compensation. It is common for these injuries to require extensive medical treatment, including surgery, sometimes resulting in chronic pain or permanent disabilities. We will compile all the evidence you need to establish liability in your case. After that, we will carefully document all of your damages to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation. If you have suffered a loss due to another party's negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our lawyer can help you recover compensation for expenses and losses such as:
Neck and back injuries often require long recovery times, and in some cases, these types of injuries may never fully heal, which is why your compensation needs to include all costs incurred as a result of the accident. Insurance companies may minimize these injuries to avoid paying out a fair settlement, but we are here to fight for your rights and to ensure that your losses are fully and fairly compensated.
An experienced personal injury attorney understands how overwhelming neck and back injury cases can be and knows what will increase your odds of receiving the compensation you are entitled to. Our goal is to resolve our clients' cases efficiently while ensuring that they receive fair compensation. Medical records are reviewed, and compelling evidence such as MRI results, surgical reports, and expert testimony is gathered to prepare your case.
To learn more about our approach to personal injury cases and to discuss how we can help after you have suffered neck and back injuries due to another person's negligence, contact us for a free case evaluation. We serve clients in Miami and throughout Florida.