Summary
Back and neck injuries can range from mild to severe and life-threatening. Minor injuries, such as whiplash, are quite common, especially in motor vehicle accidents. Other more serious injuries, like spinal cord injuries, can occur because of motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, workplace injuries, and more.
If your back and neck injury occurred because of someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages. To schedule a free case evaluation with a Boca Raton neck and back injury lawyer, please contact us Online.
Back and neck injuries can affect many aspects of your life, especially in Boca Raton. In some cases, you may need time to adjust to a new way of doing things. For many, these injuries can have a great effect on quality of life, resulting in anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Common neck and back injuries in Boca Raton include:
Back and neck injuries can be caused by a variety of personal injury accidents. Personal injury law refers to any accident caused by another person’s negligence that results in injury to your body, emotions, or reputation.
Note: The term “Negligence” refers to an act that breaches the duty of care someone owes to another. For example, drivers owe a certain level of safety and responsibility to all other drivers when they get behind the wheel. By texting and driving, they breach this duty. We handle the following types of personal injury accidents (and more):
The legal term “damages” refers to any loss you experience as a result of the accident and your injuries. Damages can be monetary (economic) or abstract (non-economic). Damages you may be able to recover include the following:
A neck and back injury lawyer will be able to investigate your case, negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf, and take your case to trial if needed. By choosing to hire a personal injury lawyer, you can be sure that you’ll receive more compensation than if you represented yourself—even after fees.
To learn more about Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia and how we can help you, contact us now.
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Immediately following a back and neck injury, you should first evaluate yourself to see if you need immediate medical attention. If you’re unable to move, 911 should be called. If you’re able to stay at the scene, you should take pictures, exchange insurance information, and speak to witnesses if possible. As soon as you leave the scene, you should seek medical attention.
The statute of limitations for back and neck injuries depends on a variety of factors, such as the state you live in and the type of accident that caused your injury. For example, in Florida, you’d have four years to file if the injury was caused by a car accident.
If you were partially at fault for the accident that caused your injury, you still may be able to receive compensation. This depends on the state you’re located in. Some states have no-fault policies, where anyone can receive compensation. Other states have comparative fault policies, where you can receive a portion of compensation based on how liable you are.
Yes, you can receive compensation for an injury that worsened over time. It’s important to still file by the statute of limitations. In the case of worsening injuries or injuries that require long-term treatment, your doctor will provide a letter outlining your continued treatment.
Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia operates on a contingency fee basis for all personal injury cases. This means that we take a percentage of your compensation—but only if you win.
