
Back injuries can be painful, permanent, and emotionally distressing for sufferers. It is only natural to feel frustrated if you are suffering from a serious back injury due to someone else’s negligence, such as a careless driver rear-ending your vehicle. However, back injuries can occur in a variety of ways, including:
- Car or truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Boating accidents
- Slip and falls
- Workplace accidents
This list is by no means exhaustive, and others could be responsible for your injuries in various circumstances. To have legal recourse, however, a negligent or careless party must have caused your injury and accident. This can include a contractor on a worksite, a negligent property owner, or a drunk driver in a car accident, to mention just a few examples.
If you suffered a back injury through no fault of your own, a Lehigh Acres personal injury lawyer can potentially help you recover compensation. Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine now for a free consultation.
Your Next Best Steps After Suffering a Back Injury
Knowing the right steps to take after an accident can make the difference between recovering adequate compensation or being left empty-handed and with a stack of medical bills and other expenses to pay.
See a Doctor
After any accident, even if you think you only suffered minor injuries, you should see a doctor who can give you a thorough check-up. Not all serious injuries are immediately apparent and having a medical report can be crucial for your chances of recovering adequate compensation. If you wait too long to seek medical help, the at-fault party and their attorney might argue that your injuries have nothing to do with the accident.
Contact a Personal Injury Lawyer
A Lehigh Acres back injury lawyer from our firm can give you legal advice and protect your rights. Therefore, contacting an attorney as soon as you can after your back injury can be vital for your claim.
There are also time limits for filing personal injury claims in Florida, so the sooner you act, the better it can be for your claim. Your attorney can also take immediate steps such as gathering the crucial evidence to prove negligence and interview any eyewitnesses. Timely action can help to preserve evidence.
You Could Recover Compensation for a Back Injury
If someone else is responsible for causing your back injury, you should not have to deal with the bills and damages yourself. Compensation you could potentially seek in a personal injury claim can include:
- Medical bills
- Loss of income
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability
- Loss of life enjoyment
You could also be entitled to other damages, depending on your back injury claim. A Lehigh Acres back injury lawyer at our firm can analyze your claim and determine what you could receive with a lawsuit.
If you suffered a serious back injury in an accident that happened due to another party’s negligence, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today for help.
Common Back Injuries in Accidents
Back injuries can arise in various circumstances such as slip and falls, work accidents, car accidents, and others. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 136,190 reported work-related back injuries, including spinal injuries, in 2019 alone. Injuries can range from harmless to debilitating and, if serious, can cause an accident victim to lose work time and wages. Back injuries can also cause considerable expenses for medical treatments and rehabilitation. Typical back injuries from accidents can include:
Herniated or Bulging Disks
A herniated disk typically occurs in the lower back but can potentially happen anywhere in the spine. According to Mayo Clinic, herniated disks can irritate nearby nerves and cause pain, weakness, or numbness in an arm or a leg. Herniated disks can be caused by a fall or blow to the back, by a car accident, or by lifting heavy objects.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Injuries of the spinal cord can be severe. They can also cause nerve damage and paralysis, leading to a permanent disability for accident victims. Spinal cord injuries can happen in a serious fall or a car accident, to name just two examples.
Back Fractures
Spinal fractures can be devastating injuries and can potentially cause damage to the spinal cord. When vertebrae break, small bone fragments can become dislodged and enter the spinal canal, potentially leading to injuries or complete severance of the spinal cord. Fractures can occur anywhere on the spine and can be caused by car accidents as well as serious falls.
Back Sprains and Strains
While sprains and strains are not necessarily serious or permanent injuries, they can nevertheless be excruciatingly painful and may require a prolonged recovery period. Sprains and strains can occur in many accidents, including when lifting a heavy load or slipping and falling.
How the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine Can Help
Tackling a lawsuit on your own can be challenging and demanding. However, you are not alone. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can be by your side and fight tirelessly for the best possible outcome of your claim. We have our clients’ best interests at heart every step of the way. The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can:
- Use experts to investigate and analyze your case fully
- Determine all potential at-fault parties in your claim
- Gather evidence proving negligence of the at-fault party
- Negotiate strongly with insurance companies
- Represent you aggressively at court
When you work with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, you will not have to worry about incurring financial risks as we have the resources to start working on your claim right away. We only recover our fee if and when we win your case.
Your Lehigh Acres back injury lawyer can take care of all the legal aspects, leaving you free to heal from your injury and concentrate on your recovery. Start the process of getting justice now and call us for a free case review.