Each year countless people suffer back injuries from trauma suffered in accidents. While we generally associate back injuries with sudden trauma to the back caused by car accidents or falls, they can also be caused over time by repetitive in the workplace such as twisting, bending, or reaching. In the most severe cases a back injury can lead to paralysis or death. If your back was injured in an accident due to the negligence of another person, contact an experienced Queens back injury lawyer at Stephen Bilkis & Associates. With over two decades of experience helping injured victims recover compensation for medica expense, and pain and suffering, we are here to help.
Symptoms of a Back InjuryThere are several types of back injuries. For example, a muscle or ligament strain is typically caused by repeatedly lifting heavy objects, while a vertebral fracture can be caused by damage to the vertebrate such as commonly caused by a fall or in an auto accident. A herniated disc can be caused by an injury to the spine that leaves tiny tears or cracks in a disc. As a result, the disc exerts pressure on nerves in the spinal cord, causing pain or weakness in various parts of the body such as the neck and back. It may be surprising to learn that pain or weakness in the legs, feet, or arms may also be due to a back injury.
As an experienced Queens back injury lawyer will explain, symptoms of a back injury will vary from person to person and may not appear for days or even months after your accident. Evidence that you may have a severe back injury can include pain in the back, neck, or head, but may also include abdominal pain, vomiting, loss of bladder control, or changes in vision. If you experience any new symptoms following an accident, consult a medical professional right away.
Pursuing Compensation for a Back InjuryBack injuries can be debilitating, making it difficult or impossible to work. Severe back injury may also make it difficult to care for family and perform activities of daily living. The financial strain on the household can be significant. However, by filing with the help of an experienced back injury attorney serving Queens, you can file a personal injury lawsuit and demand compensation that will help with the financial strain.
You can demand compensation for your medical expenses as well as for you lost wages. With a back injury, you may not ever be able to return to the same work as prior to the injury. For example, if you were a construction worker, you may not be able to do ever do the required heavy lifting. You can demand compensation for the loss of earning capacity if you are no longer able to earn the same wage you earned at your high-paying construction job.
ExampleIn 2008 22-year-old Anthony Waring slipped and fell at work while retrieving snow removal equipment from a shed. As a result of the fall Waring suffered a serious back injury that left him with chronic back pain and prevented him from engaging in heavy labor. Waring v. Sunrise Yonkers SL, LLC, 2015 NY Slip Op 9174 (N.Y. App. Div., 2015). After filing a personal injury lawsuit, the jury awarded Waring damages including $100,000 for past pain and suffering, $500,000 for future pain and suffering, $80,000 for past lost wages, $200,000 for future lost wages and $65,000 for future medical expenses.
Contact Stephen Bilkis & AssociatesIf you were injured in an accident that left you with a back injury, you need representation who understands both the legal issues associated with personal injury cases in New York as well as who understand the medical implications of back injuries. Contact an experienced back injury attorney in Queens at Stephen Bilkis & Associates at 800.696.9529 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation regarding your case. We serve those injured in accidents in the following locations: Queens, Westchester County, Suffolk County, Staten Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, and Nassau County.