Back, Neck, and Spinal Cord Injuires
Houston Personal Injury
It is extremely easy to damage the soft tissue of the neck and back in the event of an accident in Houston, Texas. Any sudden forceful movement from side to side or back and forth can damage the soft tissue and can cause painful injury. The injury may not be apparent at first. X-rays do not often pick up the soft tissue damage and you may find yourself with debilitating pain weeks after the accident. Insurance companies may be reluctant to pay for the medical bills at this point and you may feel extremely overwhelmed. Skilled back and neck injury lawyers that server the greater Houston areas can assist you in getting the damages you deserve for injuries due to the negligence of another.
Back and neck injuries are among the most common types of injuries resulting from motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, SUV rollover , workplace accidents and various types of accidents occurring on the property of others. In Houston, back and neck injuries often result in high medical bills and many days lost from work.
Some conditions resulting from back and neck injury include:
- Whiplash
- Compression fractures
- Slipped discs
- Muscle and/or ligament injury
- Tissue and/or joint injury
- Spinal cord injury
In addition to these conditions your injuries may have caused other related effects such as depression, and post traumatic stress disorder.
Back and neck injuries can be extremely painful. It is often difficult to do normal day to day activities without pain and certain types of jobs can not even be performed. It is important to seek the proper medical attention for your injuries and keep all of your doctor’s appointments. Daily logs are also helpful in proving the extent to which your injuries have affected your life. Simply writing down how much pain you are in each day and which activities were limited due to the pain will help your case.
If you have suffered a back or neck injury in Houston or surrounding counties, contact an experienced personal injury attorney today. You may be entitled to damages for your pain and suffering and lost wages. The lawyers at Carabin & Shaw PC are skilled in personal injury claims in Houston and can guide you in the steps to take to get the most from your claim. Call our offices today to speak with a lawyer about your claim. We work on a contingent fee basis which means you don’t pay unless we resolve your case.
