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Committed Representation After Catastrophic Back And Spine Injuries

Back and spinal cord injuries are some of the most debilitating and life-altering injuries one can experience. These injuries can significantly impact your quality of life, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and even permanent disability. When someone’s reckless actions cause you or a loved one to suffer these injuries, the services of a skilled legal team can help you seek justice.

At D&W Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional and financial toll these injuries can take. We want to be the ones who help you through your personal injury claim to pursue the fair and full compensation you deserve for your injuries, no matter what may have caused your back or spine injury.

Common Causes Of Back Or Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can result from various incidents, all of which have their own individual challenges and needs. As your legal representation, we are prepared to help you recover from accidents such as:

Car Accidents

Car accidents are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. It only takes a moment of distraction for a driver to cause a serious accident, whether it is checking their phone, updating a GPS or reaching for something in the back seat. The violence an accident can inflict on a body can cause extreme damage to the spinal column, resulting in fractures, herniated discs and other serious injuries.

Slip-And-Fall Accidents

Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere, from grocery stores to private residences. These accidents can lead to serious spinal injuries, especially in older adults. Property owners are responsible for keeping a safe premises, and they are responsible for any injuries their lack of action or recklessness may have caused.

Construction Accidents

Construction sites are inherently dangerous, and workers are at a high risk of sustaining spinal cord injuries due to falls, equipment malfunctions, and other hazards. The employers and contractors on side need to abide by the relevant safety regulations to keep workers safe. Failing to do so can make them liable for any resulting injuries.

Types Of Back And Spinal Cord Injuries

Back and spinal cord injuries can vary widely in terms of severity and impact. Understanding the different types of injuries can help you identify the harm you experienced and recognize the compensation you deserve.

Herniated Discs

A herniated disc occurs when the soft center of a spinal disc pushes through a crack in the tougher exterior casing. Herniated discs often require serious medical treatment, including multiple surgeries and extensive physical therapy.

Soft-Tissue Injuries To The Back

Soft-tissue injuries include sprains, strains and contusions, which can cause significant pain and limit your ability to perform daily activities. Even with proper treatment, these injuries can keep you from working as normal or engaging in regular daily activities.

Whiplash/Neck Injuries

Whiplash is a common injury resulting from sudden acceleration-deceleration forces, typically seen in car accidents. These injuries can limit mobility and keep victims from lifting, driving or safely moving in other ways. These injuries can also have long-lasting complications if untreated.

Spinal Fractures

Spinal fractures can occur due to trauma from accidents or falls. These fractures can range from hairline fractures to total fractures, all of which can cause extreme damage and pain to a body. Even with the best medical treatment, a victim may never fully recover from their injuries.

Spinal Cord Contusions

Contusions are bruises to the spinal cord tissue. They can lead to swelling, pain, and temporary or permanent loss of function below the injury site. Immediate medical attention is crucial to minimize long-term damage.

Paralysis

Severe spinal cord injuries can result in paralysis, either paraplegia (paralysis of the lower half of the body) or quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs). These injuries will forever change the victim’s life and will require medical support and equipment to help them adapt to their disability.

Long-Term Consequences Of Catastrophic Injuries

Before accepting any settlement offer, it is important to determine the current and future damages resulting from your injury. By understanding these consequences, you can better negotiate for compensation that accurately reflects these costs. Here are some of the potential long-term impacts of these injuries:

  • Chronic pain – Many victims of spinal column injuries suffer from chronic pain for years or even the rest of their lives. This pain can be extreme enough to interfere with daily activities, work and overall quality of life. Even with effective pain management like medical treatment and therapy, a victim may still live with pain.
  • Reduced mobility – Spinal cord injuries can lead to reduced mobility, making it difficult to walk, stand or perform other basic functions. The immobility can stem from extreme pain or loss of bodily function.
  • Emotional and psychological impact – The emotional and psychological toll of a spinal cord injury can be significant. Depending on the nature of the accident and the victim, some of these consequences can include depression, paranoia, agoraphobia and other mental health issues.
  • Financial burden – It is easy to underestimate the total costs associated with a severe back or spine injury. Medical bills and lost income are some of the most well-known costs, but there are also expenses like rehabilitation costs, relocation or renovation expenses, the cost of a disability-friendly vehicle, personalized equipment to accommodate a disability, long-term care costs, therapy costs and much more.
  • Impact on relationships – Loss of consortium, or the loss of a long-term relationship, is far too common in extreme injury cases. If a loved one or friends feel overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for an accident victim or even engaging with them, they can distance themselves as a response.

No matter what kind of consequences you have experienced after your injuries, our personal injury lawyers are here to help you earn the fair and full compensation you deserve through negotiation or litigation.

How We Defend Our Clients

If you or a loved one has suffered a back or spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, it is crucial to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of personal injury law to fight for every cent that you are entitled to after your injuries. We will explore all available options to hold the liable party accountable for their actions against you.

We have more than 75 years of combined experience representing injured clients and have developed a reputation for success in that time. Our dedication to our clients, paired with our creative representation strategies, has resulted in multiple multimillion-dollar settlements for our clients, and we offer all our clients the same level of representation.

When you come to us to discuss your case, we will review all the available information to determine what courses of action can benefit you and pursue the option that you are most confident in. As we are representing you, we will keep in constant communication with you to confirm what we are doing for you, what we expect to happen next, and how we anticipate things to be resolved. We will provide you with honest answers and the respect you deserve along the way.

To help our clients take the first step in seeking legal action, we operate on a contingency fee basis. This payment method means you do not pay us unless we win for you, and we only collect our payment from your winnings, so no money comes out of your pocket.

Start Building Your Claim Today

If you suffered a serious back or neck injury, we can help you through your compensation claim. Call our Chicago office at 312-888-8888 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation today.