Back and neck injuries can occur anywhere and without warning. These injuries are often the result of the negligence of another or outside factors, such as car accidents, slips and falls, work accidents, and sports injuries.
Back and neck injuries can be severe and include: spinal cord injuries, whiplash, slipped and herniated disks, as well as severe and lasting back and neck pain.
Back or neck injuries can have a significant effect on the victim’s life, resulting in medical bills, lost wages, and affecting his or her ability to retain certain employment and perform certain daily tasks.
Most adults—between 60% and 80%—will deal with back pain at some point, and 20% to 70% will face neck pain that disrupts their daily lives. While back and neck injuries can lead to severe and ongoing pain, proving these injuries can be tough. Unlike more obvious injuries, it’s challenging to show how often you feel pain, how intense it is, and how much it limits your ability to do things. Because of this, the settlement amounts for back and neck injuries can vary widely.
If you or someone you know has suffered a back or neck injury because of someone else’s negligence, you might be able to file a claim to recover damages through a personal injury settlement. When you file a claim for a back or neck injury, you’ll often have to deal with the other party’s insurance company, which will likely try to minimize the payout. That’s why it’s wise to hire a qualified and skilled personal injury attorney to help you secure the settlement you deserve for your injuries.
Whatever the cause, you need an attorney to properly represent you and your needs. Our New York personal injury attorneys have secured millions in compensation for back and neck injury victims throughout New York.