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Personal Injury Claims For Back Injuries

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Unfortunately, you can have any of a variety of injuries to your back after a car accident because the human body and spine are simply not designed to sustain that kind of heavy impact. Even a car accident that is considered “minor” can result in a serious back injury which is why you shouldn’t delay getting medical help following one. While any back injuries you incur in a car accident will ideally heal over time, they can shift into a chronic condition that has debilitating effects on the rest of your life. Americans spend at least $50 billion annually on treating back pain, so it is clear that back problems often do not resolve themselves. Further, more than half of the adults polled for one survey reported having had back or neck pain for at least five years as of 2017.

Some of the most typical symptoms of back-related injuries that the victims of car accidents commonly experience include:

  • Whiplash
  • Numbness
  • Pain
  • Tingling
  • Loss of sensation

Should I Pursue a Personal Injury Claim While I Still Have Back Issues? 

In simple terms, it depends on where you are in your own medical journey. The goal is to reach a place where your medical providers have determined that your back condition is unlikely to either worsen or improve much beyond its current status. It can take time to understand the true extent of your injuries, so while you can begin pursuing a personal injury claim while still figuring things out, it is typically best to wait to agree to a settlement until you obtain a complete picture of the health challenges you will probably be up against long-term. There are no do-overs when it comes to settling a personal injury claim which means that you cannot ask for more compensation later on even if you discover that your physical ailment is worse than you previously thought. You should always speak with an auto accident attorney who is committed to your best interests before settling any kind of personal injury claim.

Turn to a Legal Team That Has Your Back

Back injuries can have both short-term and long-term effects on your quality of life in regard to both the physical challenges they can create and the mental aspects they can also make. If you have suffered injuries related to the back or another bodily area after an accident that wasn’t your fault, you want a lawyer with the knowledge and attention to detail to help you navigate every step of your legal journey. As the experienced Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at Douglas & Douglas, we believe that the more that accident victims understand how injuries can manifest in accidents, they more that they can better protect themselves and their loved ones. We have a passion for helping the injured obtain well-deserved compensation for everything from medical bills to and the loss of work to damages for pain and suffering. Our dedicated legal team can help you obtain any financial restoration and relief you deserve from the negligent party who caused your Florida car accident. Reach out to us today for a free evaluation of your case.

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