Back and Neck Injuries
Millions of back and neck injuries are treated every year in emergency rooms, doctor’s offices and surgical facilities across the United States. Back and neck injuries are among the most troublesome and traumatic injuries that an individual can experience, due to the presence of the spinal cord in the back and neck. A healthy, undamaged spinal cord is crucial to the body’s proper functioning.
Consequences of Back and Neck Injuries
When a person has a back or neck injury, the damage may result in:
- pain—acute and long-lasting (perhaps permanent)
- paralysis (temporary or permanent)
- recurring headaches, tingling in ears, dizziness, numbness
- loss of sensation
- arthritis
- loss of function
- decreased range of motion
- loss of bladder and bowel function
- muscle spasms
A Back or Neck Injury Can Happen to Anyone
Everyone is susceptible to a back or neck injury—adults, teens, children, males and females. Car accidents alone account for about 2.5 million injuries in the U.S. each year, and many of these are back and neck injuries. In addition, workplaces (including offices), construction sites, and inside the home are common places where back and neck injuries may occur. Common causes of back and neck injuries include:
- medical malpractice
- assault or robbery
- fall from a height
- slip and fall accidents (premises liability)
- pedestrian accidents
Due to Negligence, Recklessness, or Intentional Harm
If your back or neck injury was due to the negligence or recklessness of another (for instance, another motorist’s reckless driving, or a physician’s negligent medical care) or, you may have a legal claim for financial compensation for the losses your injury has cost you, such as:
- medical bills
- home care
- lost wages
- rehabilitation
- emotional pain and suffering
Contact Us for Legal Advice and Representation
Don’t let the trauma of a back or neck injury overwhelm you. Contact us online to arrange a no-cost, no-commitment consultation in which we can discuss your circumstances and concerns. We look forward to helping you.
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