A back injury can be crippling. Anyone who has suffered an injury or dealt with back pain knows how serious an impact it can have on you. You must contact our California back injury lawyers at Bisnar Chase if you have suffered an injury in an accident that resulted from someone else’s negligence.
Whether you were injured in a rear end car accident, a motorcycle crash, a fall, or through any other means, a lawyer will help you secure justice and maximize your compensation.
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California Back Injury Attorneys
What is a Back Injury?
A back injury is any damage causing pain in your back. It can involve anything from the muscles, tendons, and nerves to your bones and connective tissue. This covers a wide range of injuries, including issues with your spine or discs, as well as the complex web of muscles, ligaments, and tendons that make up the back.
The back is a large area, and everything is connected. Even minor muscle tweaks can cause significant pain and discomfort. Anyone who has sustained a back injury knows how painful it can be. The slightest movements can send pain spiking through the entire body.
We are more prone to back injuries as we get older. And sometimes, they occur through innocuous actions, like bending over or lifting something heavy. But when it happens in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, a top-rated California back injury lawyer will fight for your rights and win financial compensation for your injuries.
Examples of Common Back Injuries
The following are some of the most common types of back injuries, ranging from relatively minor strains to severe spinal cord injuries.
- Muscle strains and sprains.
- Torn ligaments in the back.
- Herniated spinal discs.
- Spinal stenosis involves a collapse of the space around the spinal cord.
- Spondylolisthesis is when a vertebra slips out of position and crushes a nerve.
In most cases, an injury to the back will result from a tweaked muscle. However, a high-impact accident could cause severe and lasting damage to the spine, discs, and associated nerves.
No matter the cause, a back injury is likely to be extremely painful. If you have suffered such an injury due to negligence, contact our team today to find out if you have a case.
Symptoms of a Back Injury
Sometimes, you can feel minor back pain even if nothing is seriously wrong. So, what are the signs that you have suffered a significant back injury? The following are some of the most common symptoms of a back injury.
- Tenderness to the touch.
- Pain that worsens with any movement.
- Swelling.
- Bruising.
- Muscle spasms.
- Limited mobility or range of movement.
Back muscle strains can cause some of these issues, but these symptoms can also point to more serious problems. If you have concerns, you should visit your doctor. A medical diagnosis will be important for any back injury lawsuit or legal claim we file. Contact our California back injury lawyers for a free case evaluation.
Causes of Back Injuries
As we age, innocent movements can result in back injuries. Many people have experienced pain after sleeping in the wrong position or trying to lift something too heavy.
Of course, that is not the kind of injury you can file a lawsuit over. However, a law firm like Bisnar Chase can assist you in obtaining full compensation when negligence contributed to the accident that caused your injury. Examples of this type of accident include:
- Auto accidents: Any collision involving a motor vehicle has the potential to cause serious damage, including causing a back or spinal injury. We have handled countless car accidents and crashes involving motorcycles, trucks, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport vehicles.
- Falls: Many back injuries are caused by slips, trips, and falls that involve the victim tumbling and contorting or hitting the ground with a hard impact.
- Workplace accidents: A workplace incident could involve anything from an accident while operating machinery to improper lifting without training.
- Sports-related injuries: Physical exertion and a dangerous environment can lead to serious back injuries.
- Motorcycle accidents: bikers often experience severe back injuries after a crash due to the lack of protection that a motor vehicle would offer.
- Pedestrian accidents: Being hit by a vehicle can result in severe back and spinal cord injuries.
These are just some of the most common causes of back injuries involving negligence. Contact our California back injury lawyers for a free consultation if you have a case caused by negligence.
What to do After a Back Injury
The aftermath of an accident can be a blur. But you should follow these key steps, when possible, to speed up your recovery and boost any legal claim.
Get appropriate medical treatment
Most people start by resting and icing or heating a back injury. That’s a fine first step, and we will run through some of the other most effective treatments elsewhere on this page.
However, you must show proof of injury and treatment to successfully secure a settlement or file a lawsuit over a back injury. Visit a doctor, get a diagnosis, and follow your treatment plan. This is important, both for the sake of your health and your compensation.
Document the circumstances of the accident
Try to take pictures or videos from the accident scene. For example, if you were injured in a car accident, record the conditions of the cars and the road.
After a slip and fall, record the conditions that caused the slip. Your ability to do so will depend on the type of accident and the extent of your injuries.
Contact a lawyer
Get in touch with a California back injury attorney at Bisnar Chase as soon as you can. The sooner we can get started, the better chance we have of assembling essential evidence for your case.
We will also act as a buffer so you do not have to deal with insurers. Our team will handle everything while you focus on your recovery.
Contact Bisnar Chase today and let us get started on your case. You are in safe hands with our personal injury law firm.
Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
We completely understand why some people are hesitant to sign on with a lawyer.
To some, finding the right lawyer and discussing the details of their case might seem daunting. Others might worry about the fees involved.
These concerns are completely understandable. However, statistics show that you have a greater chance of success when an attorney handles your case. In addition, despite the fees, you will likely receive more compensation.
Personal injury cases can be long and complex. Anyone without the necessary experience will likely make filing mistakes, miss deadlines, become frustrated with the arguments and negotiations, and fail to recover the full amount owed.
How a Law Firm Will Help With Your Case
You need a team of professionals working on your case. When you hire Bisnar Chase, our team will handle everything while constantly communicating with you. Remove the stress of a personal injury claim by trusting our California back injury lawyers to take care of everything for you.
- We handle the paperwork and stay on top of court and filing deadlines.
- Our team will investigate your accident, including hiring investigators and expert witnesses to provide evidence when necessary.
- We will handle all negotiations with insurers and defense counsel, usually securing a favorable out-of-court settlement.
- When it is the best decision for your case, we will go to trial for you. Our attorneys are seasoned trial experts.
- We advance the costs necessary to win your case. You pay nothing out of pocket; our fees come from the final settlement.
Trust our team with your case. We are ready to help, so contact Bisnar Chase today.
Back Injury Treatments
The type of treatment you need for a back injury will depend on the kind of accident you were involved in, as well as the level of damage sustained. For minor back injuries and lower back strains, you can start by:
- Apply ice and heat. Immediately after an injury, alternate between an ice pack and a heating pad on the affected area.
- Take over-the-counter painkillers like Advil or Tylenol to dull the pain.
- Keep movement to a minimum and avoid strenuous activity.
Those are the basics and will give some back pain relief. However, if you have sustained a serious back injury or your symptoms do not subside, you should visit a doctor for a diagnosis and to receive more comprehensive treatment.
Back Injury Diagnosis: When Should I See a Doctor?
If you have been involved in a serious accident or have sustained severe injuries to your back, you should visit a hospital or a doctor as soon as possible. Even if you think your injuries are minor, getting checked out is a good idea, especially if your symptoms persist.
A doctor will likely start by conducting a physical exam. They may have to perform imaging and tests to find the cause of pain or confirm a diagnosis. Common tests include:
- X-rays
- MRI
- CAT-scan
- EMG muscle tests
- Bone scans or blood tests
The type of treatment required will depend on the type and severity of your injuries. Some injury victims are prescribed medications such as anti-inflammatories or muscle relaxants, while others might need physical therapy.
Surgical Back Treatments
In severe back or spinal cord injury cases, the victim might need surgery. Common surgeries include:
- Spinal fusion: When parts of the vertebrae are joined together.
- Discectomy or disc replacement: When a spinal disc is damaged or ruptures (also known as a herniated disc), surgeons can remove it or replace it with a synthetic disc.
- Radiofrequency ablation: This can be used to block pain signals from the nerves around the spinal cord.
- Laminectomy: The surgical removal of bone spurs from around the vertebrae.
- Foraminotomy: Cleans out the area of nerve roots around the spinal canal.
Many accidents involving trauma and impacts to the back result in herniated discs and other injuries that can require surgical treatment.
The most important step after an accident is to get diagnosed and follow your treatment plan. This is essential for your health and the success of any legal action.
When Do You Have a Legal Case?
Not every injury to the back is a lawsuit. For example, a lower-back lifting injury in your home would not be a legal matter. You may suffer significant pain, but no one is at fault.
When negligence leads to an accident that results in a physical injury, Bisnar Chase handles injury cases. That means a person, business, or other entity failed to take proper care, and their actions or inactions caused the accident.
Who Is Liable for Your Injuries?
The liable party would be responsible for an accident, even if it were not deliberate. Legal liability depends on the circumstances of the accident. But the most common targets in back injury lawsuits include:
- Drivers
- Property owners or managers
- Employers
- Product manufacturers
For example, if you suffer a back injury from a fall in a private or commercial property because the flooring was not properly maintained, the owner would be liable for your injuries.
If you sustain a back injury in a car accident or another type of road crash, we would file the claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy.
An employer could also be liable if they put a worker in a dangerous position or failed to provide proper safety training. However, this could also fall under a worker’s comp back injury settlement.
It is also important to note that multiple parties can be named in an injury lawsuit if more than one person shares responsibility for the accident. Contact our experienced California back injury lawyers at Bisnar Chase to ensure those responsible for your injuries are held accountable.
Back Injury Settlements: What is Your Case Worth?
We have handled countless injury cases and have a track record of maximizing compensatory payouts for our clients. However, we do not know how much that will cost until we investigate your accident.
Compensation will always depend on the impact of an accident on a victim. It will typically account for both economic damages and non-economic damages, including:
- Hospital bills and other medical bills.
- Projected future medical expenses.
- Lost wages.
- The loss of future earning potential.
- Emotional distress.
- Impacted quality of life.
A lasting back injury can be debilitating and affect every aspect of your life, from your physical capabilities to your mental well-being.
At Bisnar Chase, we have dealt with thousands of severe and catastrophic injury cases. Our firm often handles severe cases involving permanent damage that impacts a person’s life going forward. We also have the capacity to handle more minor cases involving physical trauma and injury. We help injured victims with all levels of injuries.
Please rest assured that we will work tirelessly to win the dollar amount that you deserve.
Severe Back Damage: Spinal Cord Injuries
A partial or complete spinal cord injury is perhaps the worst type of back injury possible. Spinal cord damage is likely to lead to some degree of paralysis or at least seriously inhibited movement.
What is a Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal cord is one of the most vital elements of the human body. It is essentially a long tube which contains a bundle of nerves. It runs from the base of the skull to a person’s waist, connecting the brain to all other parts of the body through ‘nerve branches.’
This tube is a key component of the central nervous system, transmitting signals from the brain to all other parts of the body. This is what allows you to move. A spinal cord injury is when the tube is damaged, disrupting the signals and resulting in temporary or permanent paralysis.
Spinal Injury Statistics
The number of new SCI cases is rising. Research by SpinalCord.com shows that about 18,000 new cases occur in the United States every year. About 300,000 people are living with spinal injuries in the U.S. already.
How Do Spinal Cord Injuries Occur?
Spinal injuries typically occur in accidents due to extreme trauma, such as a high-impact car crash or fall.
- Nearly 39% of SCIs occur in auto accidents.
- Falls account for 31% of spinal injuries and are the leading cause of SCIs in those aged 45+.
- Violence, such as a fight or a gunshot wound, accounts for 8.1% of SCIs.
- Sports injuries – 4.6%.
- Medical/surgical treatment issues or complications – 3.5%.
Spinal cord injury victims should pursue a personal injury lawsuit to fight for the significant compensation they are owed. Compensation should reflect the impact an injury has had on a person, and even incomplete spinal cord injuries can have a huge impact.
Contact a spinal cord injury lawyer at Bisnar Chase to ensure your interests are best represented when you suffer the most serious forms of back injuries.
Herniated Discs
Another common and debilitating form of back injury is a herniated disc. The spine is a stack of smaller bones called vertebrae. Between each vertebrae bone is a rubbery cushion called a spinal disc. When one of these cushions is damaged, it is referred to as a herniated disc, a slipped disc, or a ruptured disc.
Spinal discs are made up of tough but flexible rubbery cases with a soft center within. A herniated disc injury occurs when the rubbery case is damaged, with the soft jelly-like center sometimes leaking out.
An alternative form of disc herniation is a bulging disc, which includes the cushion between vertebrae shifting beyond the space it usually occupies.
Either form of disc herniation injury can leave victims in extreme pain and unable to move as they usually would.
What Causes Herniated Discs?
Discs can weaken and degrade over time through normal wear and tear. You can also damage them with lifting or twisting movements. However, the most common cause of a herniated disc is a fall or traumatic impact.
Herniated Disc Treatments
There are several treatments for a damaged spinal disc. These treatments include artificial disc implants, the surgical installation of spine-stabilizing metal hardware, or spinal fusion surgery.
Any of these treatments can be painful and expensive. You need a lawyer on your side to ensure your rights are protected and any responsible parties are held liable for your injuries and treatments.
Car and Motorcycle Accident Back Injuries
Auto accidents form one of the leading causes of back injuries across the United States. That can include a car-on-car collision, a crash involving a motorcycle or truck, or even a pedestrian or bicycle accident.
Back injuries and spine injuries are common after a car accident because the impact can send a jolt through the body. In some auto defect cases, we have seen car seats collapse on impact, worsening the injuries.
However, a car at least offers some protection. Motorcycle riders, cyclists, and pedestrians are much more exposed and vulnerable in the event of a crash. The initial impact can cause significant damage, as well as the subsequent fall onto the road.
Complete spinal cord injuries occur most frequently in high-impact auto accidents involving major trauma and crush injuries. Contact our spinal cord injury lawyers today for expert help with your case.
Premises Liability Back Injuries
Premises liability cases involve an injury occurring on someone else’s property. The owner or manager of the property is responsible for maintaining the location and ensuring it is safe for visitors.
For example, if you fell over a broken stair in an apartment complex that the owner knew about and had failed to fix, you could claim compensation for your back injury.
Premises liability incidents can occur in commercial locations like stores or gyms. They also happen in city, state, or government-run locations and private locations, such as a person’s home. The owner or manager has a duty of care to anyone inside their property legally.
Contact our California back injury lawyers today for a free consultation if you have a personal injury claim from a premises accident.
How to Find the Right Back Injury Lawyer Near Me
Our law firm handles personal injury lawsuits throughout California. We can also take auto defect and defective product cases nationwide, depending on the issue.
We are based in Newport Beach and have five locations across Southern California. You can make an appointment to visit us in Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, or San Diego. If your injuries prevent you from coming to us, we’ll come to you.
You can also call or email us anytime to speak to one of our experts. Call (800) 561-4887 or contact us through our website today.
Trust Bisnar Chase with Your California Back Injury Case
When you need a trustworthy personal injury law firm to help with your back injury claim in California, please consider Bisnar Chase.
Our firm puts a premium on providing superior representation to our clients. We have the resources to take on the biggest cases and fight back against major companies, but we operate like a family firm. Our team is always accessible.
With Bisnar Chase, you know what you’re getting:
- A 99% success rate with nearly $1 billion won for our clients.
- A free consultation with no obligations, alongside a no win no fee promise.
- Easy communication.
Get in touch with us today to get things moving on your case. If we can handle your claim, our intake team will talk you through the legal process and get you signed up. If we cannot help, we will try to refer you to another trusted back or spinal cord injury attorney.
A top-rated California back injury lawyer is a phone call away. Call us today at (800) 561-4887, send us an email, or use our website live chat. We look forward to hearing from you.
