Reasons To Work With A Back & Neck Injury Lawyer After An Accident

If you suffered a neck or back injury in an accident because of another person’s negligence, you need to retain a skilled personal injury attorney as soon as you can. Back and neck injuries can take a long time to heal, and that can result in you spending a lot of money on medical expenses. If another individual was the cause of your back or neck injury, it is only right that they compensate you for all the money you spend on medical expenses. An attorney can ensure you recover the compensation you deserve for medical expenses.

Apart from spending a lot on medical expenses, a back or neck injury can affect your life in several other ways. For instance, a neck or back injury can result in you not being able to work.

Below is a look at some of the other ways a back or neck injury can affect your life:

Depression and Anxiety

If, for example, you suffered a permanent back or neck injury, you might end up having to deal with anxiety or depression for a long time to come. Having to constantly deal with neck or back pain often results in anxiety or depression. It can be challenging for you to accept how long you will have to deal with the pain, and that can lead to depression or anxiety.

Insomnia

After suffering a neck or back injury, the pain can interfere with your sleep. It can be hard to sleep when experiencing back or neck pain.

Limited Mobility

Often, neck and back injuries lead to nerve damage. If you suffered a severe neck or back injury, you might find it challenging to move around the way you were used to before your accident. You might also find it hard to do other tasks that you were used to doing with ease before your accident. Carrying out a basic everyday task might now become extremely difficult.

Because of how much a back and neck injury can adversely affect your daily life, it is vital that you work with an attorney who can help you recover more than just compensation for medical expenses.

Don’t Assume Minor Back and Neck Pain.

Often, people assume back and neck pain after an accident because they believe the pain will go away. Unfortunately, back and neck injuries often worsen over time. If right now you feel as if yours is just a minor back or neck injury, it is vital that you keep in mind that it might be a sign of a more severe injury. If you still haven’t seen a doctor, you need to see one as soon as possible and then talk to an attorney. A personal injury lawyer with experience helping personal injury victims with back and neck injuries can ensure that your rights are protected and that you recover the compensation you deserve. Remember, back, and neck injuries can be as physically devastating as they can be financially devastating, so it would be best if you avoided taking chances and not hiring an attorney.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you suffered a back or neck injury in a Florida accident, contact one of our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm. We can help you protect your rights and recover the compensation you deserve from the at-fault party.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Orlando, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Daytona Beach, Bradenton, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and Ocala areas.

Resource:

law.cornell.edu/wex/negligence