An injury to the neck or back can be excruciatingly painful, and often, victims end up with life-changing consequences. The medical bills can pile up, and to add to the stress, extensive time off work is usually required, forcing the bills to go unpaid. You have legal options if you’re suffering this kind of injury and these consequences due to someone else’s negligence.
At Ted A. Greve & Associates, our experienced neck and back injury lawyers in Atlanta are here to help you. Call our offices or contact us online for a free consultation with an experienced neck and back injury lawyer today.
Common Causes and Types of Neck and Back Injuries
Protecting your spine is one of the most vital things you can do for your physical health, but to do that, it’s critical to know when you’re most vulnerable. The leading causes of neck and back injuries in Atlanta are:
When you’re in one of these situations, as much as you can, you should try to shield your neck and back from sustaining an injury. However, given that this is such a delicate part of our bodies, preventing a severe injury when falling is often impossible.
Injuries that occur most often in accidents caused by others include:
- Whiplash
- Herniated discs
- Spinal fractures
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Partial or complete paralysis
The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center states that the average stay in a hospital after sustaining an injury like this is eleven days, but rehabilitation averages thirty-four days. These treatments can be costly.
Long-Term Consequences
Neck and back injuries are some of the worst injuries we can suffer as a result of an accident. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are approximately 17,700 new spinal cord injuries each year in the United States, and around 288,000 people live with back-related disabilities. Many people who sustain an injury like this are not able to return to work, and some can’t live independently anymore.
Residents of Atlanta don’t escape these statistics. Heavy traffic, active construction zones, and hectic urban activity leave our residents exposed to an increased risk of sustaining a spinal injury. No matter how minor the injury is, this kind of injury can affect your life, causing pain and forcing you to take time off to recover. However, with this delicate part of the human body, much more can happen. Neck and back injuries can lead to severe long-term effects, such as:
- Chronic Pain: Herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and nerve damage can lead to pain that lasts long-term and requires frequent medical attention, therapy, and sometimes surgery.
- Loss of Mobility: Tasks like driving, walking, and even sitting can be challenging with a neck or back injury. Even worse, these injuries can cause complete loss of mobility in the form of partial or total paralysis.
- Financial Burdens: These injuries can also create a long-term financial impact on your life. You may see an increase in medical bills and a loss of ability to earn money to pay those bills.
Permanent disability becomes a harsh reality for many people suffering from a spinal injury. If this is the position you’re in, don’t wait. Seek compensation for the injuries you’re suffering from.
How a Lawyer Proves Liability and Builds Your Case
An experienced neck and back injury lawyer is critical in securing fair compensation for your injury, especially when you’re dealing with insurance companies. A lawyer can help you by:
- Investigating the Accident: A lawyer will thoroughly examine all the details of the accident, including photos, surveillance footage, police reports, and witness statements, to paint a clear picture of who is liable for your injury.
- Establishing Liability: After an investigation, your lawyer will assemble a clear, strong case to prove negligence and establish liability.
- Calculating Damages: Your lawyer will estimate what your case is worth as they add medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Negotiating with Insurance Companies: Insurers always try to protect their bottom line, which means they’ll try to pay you as little as possible. A lawyer will fight back on lowball offers, demanding appropriate compensation or taking your case to trial if the insurer won’t pay.
These cases can be complicated. It’s crucial that you seek a lawyer who specializes in back and neck injury cases and who knows the laws specific to Georgia.
The Legal Process in Atlanta: What to Expect
Filing a lawsuit can be overwhelming, especially when you’re in so much pain that it’s hard to concentrate. It helps to understand the legal process in Atlanta. At Ted A. Greve & Associates, you can expect:
- Free Consultation: We start by assessing your claim at no cost.
- Case Review: Our skilled staff will analyze your evidence, including medical records and accident reports.
- Negotiation: We will handle all communication with insurance companies, and we’ll fight against their tactics to deny or minimize your claim.
- Litigation: We will take your case to a judge if we cannot reach a fair settlement with the insurers.
The statute of limitations in Georgia for personal injury victims is two years from the date of the accident. That means you have time, but don’t wait. Early legal assistance helps preserve critical evidence.
Contact Ted A. Greve & Associates for a Free Consultation
If you’re suffering from a neck or back injury, an Atlanta personal injury lawyer can help you fight for what you need to recover. That’s precisely what we do at Ted A. Greve & Associates. The sooner we meet you, the sooner we can build your case. We can offer you:
- Over thirty years of personal injury experience
- In-house medical team and legal professionals
- A reputation for securing compensation for injury victims
- Personalized and compassionate legal care
Contact us as soon as you’re able to. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you only pay if we get compensation for you. There are no upfront costs or nasty surprises, so there’s no reason to wait. Let us fight for the money you deserve for your injury.
