The three primary areas of the back are “cervical,” “thoracic,” and “lumbar.” “Cervical” (C-spine) includes the neck and upper back; “thoracic” includes the middle back, and “lumbar” includes the lower back. Auto accidents can potentially affect any part of the neck or back, and if you’ve suffered a neck or back injury due to negligence, speak with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible.
The most common back injuries, many of which occur in the lumbar spine, include:
– Arthritis; – Degenerative disks; – Fractured vertebrae; – Herniated disks; – Inflammation; – Pinched nerves; – Spinal stenosis; – Sprains/strains.
A back injury can affect almost every part of one’s daily life, especially physical activities and routines, so “before and after” documentation is highly beneficial to help legally demonstrate how the accident has affected you and your ability to carry out normal functions; this may include medical documents and even things like before-and-after gym membership records. Documentation is especially important if you have a pre-existing condition which was made worse by the accident, as establishing the new and worse effects of a pre-existing condition due to a recent accident can be challenging and the right medical documents and paperwork, as well as other forms of documentation, are solid forms evidence to be used on your behalf.
If you or a loved one has suffered a back injury in an accident due to another’s negligence, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation. We are a Chicago-based injury law firm representing individuals (and their families) who have suffered an injury in an accident. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, Mike Agruss Law is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
Related Articles:
- Documents and Photographs to Help your Claim
- Back and Neck Injury
- Back Injuries and Documentation
- Compensation for Disabling Injuries
- Differences Between Compensation and Restitution
- Distracted Driver Accident Attorney
- Driving Habits to Avoid
- Drunk Driver Accident
- EDR Technology in Motor Vehicles
- Five Ways to Expedite your Recovery
- General Timelines for Personal Injury Cases
- Immediate Steps After an Auto Accident
- Common Accidents at Traffic Intersections
- Causes and Examinations of Lower Back Pain
- Auto Insurance Resolutions for 2017
- Avoiding Accidents on Road Trips
- Common Rear-End Auto Accidents
- What to Know if You’ve Been Recently Injured
- Leading Injury Causes Among Children
- Legal Assistance for your Injured Child
- Liability for Texting & Driving Accidents
- Millennials and Distracted Driving
- The Negligence of Intoxicated Driving in Personal Injury Claims
- New Government-Mandated Safety Checklist for Self-Driving Vehicles
- Non-Penetrating TBIs
- Pokemon Go and Distracted Driving How Police Officers Help After an Accident
- Potential State and Federal Regulations for Driverless Cars
- Pre-Existing Conditions and the Importance of Honesty
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Strict Liability for Driverless Cars
- Tips to Reduce the Risks of an Accident
- Traffic Violations and Resulting Accidents
- Winter Traffic Safety Tips
- Chicago Auto Accident Attorney
