New York Neck and Back Injuries
The New York City spinal cord injury lawyers with Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek, P.C. have decades of experience in fighting for everything that injury victims deserve. We have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for accident victims in similar circumstances, but the first step in making a claim for neck and back compensation will be to review your situation with a skilled attorney. Let us discuss your accident, answer your questions, support you, and fight for you to recover all the damages you incurred.
If you are suffering neck or back pain due to an accident caused by negligence, call (212) 490-5700 to set up a free, no-risk consultation. There are no up-front fees, and you owe nothing until we win compensation for you.
Neck and Back Pain: Symptoms & Causes
Significant neck and back pain can occur after virtually any situation where a force stretches the muscles and ligaments in the neck and back beyond capacity. This can sometimes cause debilitating inflammation. It can be hard to identify serious back and neck pain immediately after an accident since the symptoms can progress over time. However, some typical signs of neck and back injury are an inability to find comfort while sitting, standing, or lying down. This leads to almost constant pain.
Common Causes of Neck and Back Pain
- Slips and Falls: Slips and falls can happen anywhere. In situations where a property owner or manager failed to uphold their duty to keep stairs, walkways, or other areas properly maintained, and you fell, resulting in neck or back pain, our attorneys can work with you to determine if there is a premises liability claim and work to secure compensation for your various damages.
- Car Accidents: Neck and back pain after car accidents are common due to the violent force involved. Collisions can lead to injuries like whiplash, disc injuries, or a broken neck or back, among others. Our attorneys will investigate the cause, what contributed to your injuries, identify who’s at fault, and fight to hold them accountable.
- Truck Crashes Even slow-speed crashes with large, heavy trucks may result in devastating neck and back injuries. These claims can also become complicated because aside from reckless drivers, their employers may also bear some responsibility. When these accidents occur, you need an experienced spine injury lawyer to help understand who might be responsible.
- Bike Accidents: Because bike riders have little protection, injuries to the back and neck are common when negligent drivers collide with cyclists. Our attorneys will fully assess the harm done, identify who’s at fault, and work to obtain everything the law says you deserve.
- MTA Incidents: Mass transportation in NYC is not without hazards. Riding the bus and subway can still lead to back and neck injury if safety measures are ignored. Whether the bus was involved in an accident while you were on board or you fell down the subway steps, you’ll need help from a skilled injury lawyer.
- Workplace Injuries: If you suffered a back or neck injury at work, there might be times when another party other than your employer is responsible. Under some circumstances, they could be held responsible and required to pay damages. It is important that you call our attorneys to discuss workplace injuries that resulted in neck and back pain.
- Construction Accidents: If you work in construction, you know it can be dangerous work. Even on the safest worksite, accidents can and do happen, causing work-related back injuries. Potential hazards include falls off ladders or scaffolding.
Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash is one of the most common causes of neck and back pain and is often seen following motor vehicle accidents, especially in rear-end collisions. The sudden force of the head “whipping” back and forth gives the condition its name. Because of the strain on the neck, injury occurs to the soft tissue, discs, nerves, and ligaments.
The injury can also sneak up on people who have been involved in what is believed to be a minor crash. They may think they are fine physically, maybe just “shook up,” but a few days pass, and then the neck begins to hurt. Seeking medical treatment as soon as symptoms present is essential. Make sure the treating provider knows that you were involved in an accident.
The symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck pain that worsens when you moved your neck
- Pain or tenderness in the back, shoulders, upper back, and arms
- Neck stiffness and lack of range of motion
- Headaches that start in the back of the skull
- Tingling and numbness in arms
- Dizziness, nausea, and fatigue
Because whiplash injuries can present slowly and can be very serious, it is vital that you work with a bank injury lawyer to pursue the correct damages. Don’t speak to an insurance company representative before you understand the extent of your injuries.
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