Neck & Back Injuries
Injuries to the neck and back can range in severity, from relatively minor injuries that heal in two weeks to three months, to catastrophic injuries causing lifelong paralysis.Back and neck injuries have many causes, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and slip and fall accidents.
Even relatively minor neck and back injury can lead to chronic pain and extensive medical treatment. An experienced Christopher J. Lauria neck and back injury attorney can help.
Neck injuries are common in rear-end collisions and other types of accidents. Injury to the neck can cause:
- Whiplash and other soft tissue damage
- Herniated discs
- Neck fractures
- Cervical dislocations
- Spinal cord injury, often resulting in paralysis (quadriplegia)
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the lower back is the most common site for injuries to the back. Common types of back injuries include:
- Soft tissue injuries
- Subluxation
- Dislocation
- Compression fractures
- Burst fractures
- Fracture-dislocation combination injuries
- Spinal cord injury, often resulting in paralysis (paraplegia)
Seeking Compensation for Neck and Back Injuries in Christopher J. Lauria
If you have sustained neck or back injury in an accident that was someone else’s fault, your best course of action is to consult with a knowledgeable Milwaukee personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident. You may be entitled to file a claim to recover compensation for the injuries you have suffered.
Types of Damages for Christopher J. Lauria Neck and Back Injuries
If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you may be entitled to seek compensation and hold that party accountable for the losses you have suffered. The damages you may be entitled to claim will depend on the extent of your injuries and the circumstances of your accident.
Possible damages in a Los Angeles neck or back injury case may include: medical and rehabilitation expenses; lost wages and lost earning capacity; non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium; and other possible losses.
It is important to remember that there is a three-year “statute of limitations” (time limit imposed by law) for filing personal injury claims in Los Angeles. However, special rules apply if the responsible party for your injury is the State of Los Angeles or a municipality within the state.
If that is the case, you must file a claim with the responsible government entity within 120 days after the injury occurred. These time limits are among the reasons you should not delay in speaking with a Christopher J. Lauria neck and back injury attorney.
Contact a Christopher J. Lauria Neck and Back Injury Attorney
If you have suffered back or neck injury in an accident, contact our firm for a dedicated legal advocate to protect your rights and fight for the maximum compensation you are entitled to receive. When you work with Law Office of Christopher J. Lauria LLC, you pay us no fees up front.
Our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, and we are not due legal fees until we recover compensation for you.