Back Injury Accident Claims

Millions of Americans are involved in back injury accidents each year.  Minor back injuries, such as muscle pulls, heal fairly quickly with little need for medical intervention.  More severe back injuries, such as a broken back or fractured vertebrae, take much longer to heal and may require intensive medical intervention, including surgery.

Back Injury Accidents

One of the most common causes of back injuries is an accident.  The types of accidents which most frequently result in back injuries are:

• Auto Accidents;
• Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents; and
• Work-related Accidents.

Improper lifting, twisting, and reaching may also cause back injuries to workers.  No matter the cause of the back injury, it can be very debilitating and impact a person's ability to work and complete everyday tasks such as caring for children, doing laundry, vacuuming, and washing dishes.  The most devastating back injuries often rob people of the ability to care for themselves at the most basic level, including daily hygiene and feeding.

Types of Back Injuries

Back injuries vary in terms of their severity, level of pain, duration, overall impact, and scope of treatment.   A few examples of back injuries are:

• Sprains and Strains
• Spinal Column Fractures
• Disc Injuries   
• Spinal Nerve Injuries;
• Broken Neck;
• Whiplash;
• Coccyx Injuries;
• Fractured Vertebrae; and
• Compression Fractures.

Back Injury Claims

Thousands of back injury claims are filed each year.  The amount of back injury compensation a plaintiff can expect to receive varies depending upon the severity and duration of the injury as well as the overall impact the injury has on the plaintiff's life.  Soft tissue back injuries, such as strains and sprains, are worth much less than fractures and other major back injuries. 

Who's liable for your back injury depends on the type of accident in which you were involved and where the accident occurred.

• Auto Accidents – The driver of the car that hit your car or the car in which you were a passenger may be liable for your injuries.  It's also possible that the driver of the car in which you were a passenger may be liable.
• Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents – The owner or proprietor of the premises where you slipped, tripped or fell may be liable for your injuries.
• Work-related Accidents – Your employer may be liable for your injuries. However, a third party, as in the case of an auto accident, could be liable.      

Getting Legal Help

If you've been involved in a back injury accident, the statute of limitations in your state limits the amount of time you have to file a claim.  You should immediately consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who will review your case and determine whether you have a viable claim.  When you file a back injury lawsuit, you may receive financial compensation for your injuries, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, loss of consortium, pain and suffering, and past and future medical expenses.