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NECK AND BACK INJURY CASES
Often the resulting injuries of car accidents and slip and fall accidents, neck and back injuries can run from what is called "soft tissue," or muscular related injuries to injuries involving bulging or herniated discs.
Neck and back injuries often require treatment involving physical or
chiropractic therapy, along with diagnostic testing such as Magnetic
Resonance Imaging (MRI). From a legal standpoint, it is important
to properly address neck and back injuries with expert testimony.
Many people have changes and abnormalities in their spine due to
age, other accidents, etc. These changes are often referred to as
Degenerative Disc Disease, or "preexisting conditions." Therefore,
it is important to obtain clear documentation of what, if any,
injuries were caused by a particular accident, as opposed to being a
condition that existed before a particular accident or is otherwise
unrelated to an accident.
Also, it is important to determine if a neck and back injury is
considered a "permanent injury" under the American Medical
Association Guidelines for Permanent Impairment. For instance, in
most cases a Permanent Injury must be proven before a victim of a
car accident is entitled to damages for pain and suffering.
A neck and back injury from an accident can also involve an
aggravation to a preexisting condition, such as when someone has
aging related changes in their neck or back that were not causing
any problems before an accident, but after, does become
problematic. Often times, victims of accidents have suffered what
is considered a permanent aggravation to a preexisting condition.
Damages from neck and back injuries can include medical expenses,
lost wages, lost earning capacity (the ability to earn money in the
future), and pain and suffering.
Some law firms consider neck and back injuries "minor" cases,
unless, of course, someone has had surgery. At Kinney, Fernandez &
Boire, we understand that even muscle strain and sprain injuries can
be very painful and troubling and cause long term discomfort and
restrictions. We will prosecute such a case in a forceful manner
and not place such a case in a category of lesser importance.
At Kinney, Fernandez & Boire, we have handled thousands of cases
involving neck and back injuries. From cases involving painful
soft tissue injuries, to cases in which surgery is required, we know
how to prepare and present such cases to insurance companies and
juries, including use of helpful exhibits such as x-rays and MRIs.
We understand the type of treatment, rehabilitation and
inconvenience that comes with neck and back injuries and we can help
you or a family member in getting through such an ordeal. Please
contact our office for a free consultation.
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