New Port Richey Back Injury Attorney

Back injuries are uniquely painful. Anyone who injures their back knows it almost immediately. Back injuries prevent people from standing or sitting for any length of time, and bending over is nearly impossible. Discomfort can also impair a person’s sleep schedule, leading to increased anxiety or irritability. Contact a law firm if you suffered a back injury in a car crash, fall, or work injury. You might have the ability to receive compensation, as our New Port Richey back injury attorney explains below.

Common Back Injuries & Their Causes

Our firm can help anyone who injures their back in an accident. Here are some common injuries:

Vertebral fracture. The vertebrae protect the spine, but serious accidents may crack or break one of them. This is a painful injury which can lead to spinal instability. A doctor might need to insert a screw to keep the bones together.
Herniated or bulging disc. The discs which sit in between the vertebrae can be torn or pushed out of alignment. Any damage to a disc often results in pain when twisting or bending your back. Some patients only need shots to reduce inflammation while others benefit from the insertion of an artificial disc.
Spinal stenosis. This is a narrowing of the spinal channel through which the cord passes. Any narrowing can put pressure on the spinal cord, resulting in numbness or impaired movement.
Back sprain or strain. Falls and motor vehicle accidents can cause injury to muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Pain and swelling are common symptoms. Although this might not sound like a major injury, soft tissue injuries often prevent people from going into work for months.
Spinal cord damage. Any damage to the cord can lead to paralysis in the limbs. A complete spinal cord injury is irreversible and can render someone paraplegic or quadriplegic.

Visit the hospital after an accident so you can receive treatment and then contact our law firm. We have represented people who injured their backs in truck accidents, car crashes, slip and falls, and workplace accidents. A major cause is overexertion at work, when people lift heavy items improperly or make constant repetitive motions.

We Offer a Free Consultation

Wendy Doyle-Palumbo is an experienced personal injury attorney who has tackled a variety of cases. She can assist anyone who was hurt in a car crash, property-related accident, or at work. The compensation you receive will depend on various factors, including where you are hurt. Someone who injures their back at work might be limited to only workers’ compensation benefits. Other accident victims might sue the person who injured them for full economic and non-economic damages.

Call our firm to schedule a time to meet with a New Port Richey back injury lawyer. We can describe the injury claims process in more detail, including whether you can file a lawsuit for your injuries. Florida’s statute of limitations applies to most back injury cases, so we encourage you to contact our office at your earliest convenience.