San Diego Back Injury Attorneys
If you have suffered a back injury as a result of an automobile accident caused by another driver’s negligence, a San Diego back injury attorney may be able to help. Before you accept a settlement for your medical bills, it's a good idea to talk to an attorney knowledgeable about auto injury accidents. You also should determine with a doctor the full extent of your injuries as well as how much continuing medical care you may need in the future. A settlement for your injuries should include compensation necessary for all future medical care. Back injuries that commonly occur as a result of car accidents include:
- Back strain
- Bulging disc
- Herniated disc
- Lumbar strain
- Paralysis
Back injuries may be caused by:
Financial Compensation for Back Injuries
If your back injury was the direct result of an accident caused by another driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to financial compensation under California law. Recovery could include financial compensation for:
- Medical and hospital bills
- Future doctor visits and medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Rehabilitation
Understanding Back Injuries
To understand the type of injury you have, doctors will examine the injury and may additionally request X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans. X-Rays provide detail of your bone structure and may reveal fractures, CT scans can identify a herniated discs, and MRI scans can be used for pre-surgical planning and provide details about nerve roots. Other imaging studies may also be used to determine the extent of damage in a back injury. Because of the close proximity of the vertebrae to the spinal cord, back injuries are frequently associated with serious spinal cord injuries. Neck injuries are also common, especially if the victim experiences whiplash in a car accident. At Estey & Bomberger, LLP, an attorney experienced with back injury and spinal cord cases can help answer your questions and provide an opinion of the potential value of your case for no cost. San Diego back injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP have more than 70 years of experience in personal injury law and will be able to provide you with valuable information about your options.
If you or somebody close to you has suffered a back injury, call the law offices of Estey & Bomberger, LLP for a free consultation with an experienced back injury attorney. We represent San Diego accident victims with serious injuries, including drivers, passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, bikers and construction workers. It is our job to make things right for our clients. If you’d like to talk to attorney about your case, our staff is available to take your call 24 hours a day 7 days a week at (619)543-1391, or toll free at (800)672-1036. You may also complete a case evaluation request on our web site and we will contact you.
