Millions of Dollars Recovered for Our Clients
Bronx County was the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated. Although the Bronx is the third most densely populated county in the U.S., about a quarter of its area is open space, including Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park, the New York Botanical Garden and the Bronx Zoo. Zip codes in the Bronx include 10467, 10456, 10458, 10453, 10468, 10457, 10452 and 10462.
Bronx Back Injury Accident Attorney
From construction accidents, to truck accidents, auto accidents and more, serious back injuries affect Bronx residents on an almost daily basis. Studies have shown that back pain is a leading cause of people being unable to work and enjoy other activities that they had enjoyed before an accident. Recovery from a back injury can often times be slow and painful, necessitating physical therapy, injections and in some instances even invasive surgery.
Bronx Back Injury Lawyer
If you suffered a debilitating back injury due not to your own fault, but the fault of a negligent party, then you may want to consider seeking compensation from the at-fault party. A personal injury attorney with experience handling cases where a victim suffered back injuries may be able to help you recover your rightful compensation for your injury and the ensuing pain and suffering you have gone through. At Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. PC, we have the required experience handling cases where a back injury altered someone’s life to properly represent you and ensure you receive the financial compensation you deserve and are entitled to.
Bronx Back Injury Attorney Consultation
Have you been injured and you are now suffering from a back injury? We are here for a free consultation to help you determine what the best path forward is for you. We will listen to you, hear what you have to say about your back pain and how your injury happened, and then work with you to investigate the details of your injury and determine how we can hold those who injured you accountable. Your back injury is serious. We will treat you with the respect, kindness, and compassion you deserve when you work with us.
Back injuries occur in numerous ways, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Elevator accidents
- Forklift accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction site accidents
- Slip and fall situations
Regardless of how a back injury happens, it can result in severe and even excruciating pain that has the ability to radiate down the legs causing terrible discomfort.
Although some injuries are relatively minor, others may lead to permanent types of temporary or even permanent disability. Notwithstanding the magnitude of your injury, you may be entitled to financial compensation for the injury you sustained as the result of someone else’s negligence. Regardless of the severity of your injury, you may have a right to financial compensation for your injury. We will conduct a complete evaluation of your potential claims for your injuries and help you consider the options you may have. We are here to help you seek justice for the pain and suffering that your back injury has caused you. If you need a Bronx, New York back injury attorney who is ready to fight for you, contact us today.
How a Back Injury Attorney Can Help You
We have experience handling all sorts of personal injury cases, and we have a great deal of experience and knowledge regarding back and neck injury cases. When you work with us, you will have a personal back injury attorney who handles your case from start to the finish, giving your case the utmost attention throughout. Your attorney will conduct an evaluation of your claims, investigate the source of your injury and who is responsible for the pain you have suffered, determine what you are owed, file your suit, and help you earn the compensation you are owed. Most importantly, we will handle your claim with the care and concern that it deserves. Below, you can see more details on each step in your case.
Investigating
Our experienced attorneys know how to investigate cases. We will investigate the details of your case, collect the evidence necessary to prove how you were harmed, and gather proof of the ways your injuries affected you physically and financially. The investigation stage of your case is crucial to the success of your claim. Courts need to have all the evidence in order to make the best determination of what you are owed. Our experienced, knowledgeable back and neck injury lawyers in NYC know where to look for the right information and how to gather everything you need to win your claim.
Filing a Lawsuit
Filing a lawsuit is no simple task, especially when it involves showing the court all of the ways in which your back injury has impacted your life. Our attorneys know how to present the facts of your case in a manner that will show courts why you are owed compensation for your injuries. We will explain to the court what happened, how you were harmed, and why you deserve money for your pain, suffering, and financial losses related to your injury.
Managing the Case
We will carefully manage your case. You deserve an attorney who is responsive, and who carefully considers your needs and desires. Our Bronx back injury lawyers are here to do that for you. We understand that no one wants to spend more time litigating a claim than necessary, so we always do our best to be timely and responsive and to manage your claim in a way that is efficient but thorough.
While nothing can truly make amends for the unnecessary pain you have suffered, compensation can begin to help you recover for the pain you have experienced and the time and money you have lost because of your injury. We want to help you get everything you deserve. Our attorneys know that your losses include more than just missed time at work. This is why we consider all of the potential damages you have incurred, including:
- Loss of consortium (a claim your spouse, partner, or loved one may have in addition to your claim)
- Emotional Damages
- Past and future medical expenses
- Treatment and therapy for your pain
- Diminished earning capacity
- Punitive damages
- And other damages, too.
If you have suffered a back or neck injury in New York, do not hesitate to connect with us so that we can help you move forward with your life. We are here for you.
New York Back Injury Lawyer Free in-Office Consultation
What Qualifies as a Back Injury
Back injuries come in a variety of forms. The severity of a back injury can vary greatly from person to person and vary depending on the type of injury a person experiences. Below is a list of some common types of back injuries. Note, a physician should conduct an examination of your pain if you believe you may have suffered a back injury. Your doctor will determine what type of injury you have and what types of treatment or rehabilitation options may be best for you. Also, if insurance is a concern, take note that you should be able to receive compensation for your medical expenses if your injury is the result of another person or entity’s negligence or intentional acts.
Sprains
Sprains and strains are the most common type of back injury, but they are painful nonetheless. Sprains typically result from a sudden, unexpected movement (like a fall or twist), or from a sudden traumatic impact. Strains result from overextending, twisting, or pulling muscles in the back. Strains can even occur on the job, which would mean you are likely owed some type of worker’s compensation.
Bulging or Herniated Discs
Inside your spine, there are soft “rubbery” discs that cushion your vertebrae. The exterior of the disc is solid, but the interior is more like gelatin. When a serious back-related strain or injuries occur, such injuries can cause the soft interior of the disc to tear through the surrounding vertebrae. This type of injury commonly results in symptoms like:
- Arm and leg pain
- Numbness and tingling
- Muscle weakness.
But, other symptoms may result from bulging or herniated discs, too.
Fractures
The term “fractured vertebrae” refers to when a crack or gap appears in the vertebrae. Traumatic impacts can cause vertebrae to fracture, as well as falls. Common symptoms of fractured vertebrae include:
- Back pain
- Lost height
- Hunched posture.
Damage to the Spinal Cord
Damage to the spinal cord is very serious. Spinal cord damage includes damage to any segment of the spinal cord or the nerves that are at the end of the spinal canal. A damaged spinal cord can result in temporary or even permanent loss of motion in some or most of your body. Spinal cord injuries are no joke. After being involved in a serious accident, you should strongly consider having your spinal cord examined if you experience loss of motion in your hands or feet, extreme back and neck pain, or any other symptoms associated with spinal cord injuries.
Common Causes of Neck and Back Injuries
Back injuries occur every single day, and they occur for a variety of reasons. Some common causes of back injuries are listed below:
Car Accidents
Car accidents are one of the most common causes of back injuries. Even fender benders can result in back and neck injuries like whiplash or other sprains. If you have been in a car accident, it can be a good idea to have a doctor examine you for any signs that you were injured because some injuries may not have symptoms that are immediately apparent. Also, by visiting the doctor soon after a wreck, you can help create medical records of the injuries you experienced during your accident. Such medical records can be useful for proving your claims later in court or during a settlement negotiation.
Even when you are dealing with insurance companies outside of court, our experienced attorneys know how to negotiate with insurance companies to get you what you deserve. The average settlement for a back injury in auto accidents in NYC is unclear because settlements vary greatly depending on the severity of the injury and other factors involved in your wreck. But an experienced neck and back injury attorney knows how to present the facts of your case in a way that maximizes what compensation you receive.
Medical
Doctors and health care providers often conduct operations or provide treatments that involve sensitive and complicated parts of the human bodies. Some of our most complex body parts are in and around the spine and neck. Tragic results can occur when doctors or other health care providers make mistakes in how they care for your back or neck. Back injuries can also result from doctors installing defective medical equipment during back or neck surgeries. Some doctors have even been so careless that they have left scalpels or other instruments inside of a patient while operating on the patient’s neck.
Slip and Fall Accidents
These can lead to back injuries when the property conditions of a business or home are not safe, and a person falls or slips because of the unsafe condition. Back injuries from falls can also occur on construction sites, or even at a business where water was negligently left on the floor. Some falls may not result in serious injuries, but sometimes a serious fall can even result in spinal cord damage. If you believe you were injured because of unsafe conditions on someone’s property, our attorney can help you determine who is at fault and who is responsible for the back injuries you have suffered.
Workplace Accidents
An injury on the job can occur because of something simple, like lifting heavy objects or doing repetitive tasks. Or, workplace back injuries can occur while operating forklifts or completing other complicated tasks at work. If your back injury happened at work while on the job, you likely have a workers’ compensation claim against your employer for the pain you have suffered and the monetary losses you suffered because of your injury.
If you have suffered a back injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact the Bronx Back Injury Accident Lawyers at Michael J. Redenburg, Esq. PC and get the wheels of justice spinning for you. Call 212-240-9465 now!