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Kentucky Back Injury Lawyers
Strong advocacy for personal injury victims who live with permanent or chronic pain
Back injuries are often among the most upsetting injuries because there’s often no permanent cure. Many victims of car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and other accidents who experience back pain can expect days where getting out of bed seems impossible and days where a short walk without pain seems like a miracle. At Crandall & Pera, we have a combined 50 years of experience holding drivers, property owners, and other defendants liable for the accidents they cause. Our Kentucky back injury attorneys work with your doctors and our network of doctors, if necessary, to show just how life-changing your injuries are.
Our record of success in back injury cases includes $6 million for a 58-year-old teacher who was convinced to undergo a very complex surgery for her lumbar pain when a simpler procedure was warranted. As a result of the unnecessarily complex surgery, our client suffered spinal cord compression, permanent paralysis, and the inability to control her bowel and bladder.
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Table of Contents
- What types of accidents cause back injuries in Kentucky?
- What are the different types of back injuries?
- What are the treatments for back injuries in Kentucky?
- Who is liable for back injuries due to accidents in Kentucky?
- What compensation can I expect for back injuries due to accidents?
- Do you have a Kentucky back injury lawyer near me?
What types of accidents cause back injuries in Kentucky?
Many people experience back pain due to various causes. According to the Center for the Advancement of Health, “50% to 80% of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain during their lifetime.”
Our Kentucky back pain lawyers represent victims who develop back pain due to accidents. Some of the accidents that cause back pain include:
- Slip and fall accidents. These accidents may be due to property owners who fail to maintain their premises. Construction companies that fail to protect their workers and the public may be liable to non-employees.
- Vehicle accidents. Any type of vehicle accident can cause back pain, including car, truck, and motorcycle
- Pedestrian accidents and bicycle accidents. Any person, outside of the occupants of a vehicle, who is struck by a driver may suffer back pain.
- Other causes. Additional causes of back injuries may include nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and sports-related injuries.
What are the different types of back injuries?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we work with your doctors and our network of doctors when accident victims suffer any type of back pain. Some of the common types of back pain (due to accidents or other causes), according to Weill Cornell Medicine, include the following:
Possibly due to accidents
- Herniated disc(s)
- Muscle strains (from overuse or poor posture)
- Muscle injury
- Pinched/compressed nerves
- Vertebral fracture(s)
Generally, due to non-accident causes
- Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis)
- Osteoporosis
- The natural processes of aging
- Spondylitis (a spinal infection that creates inflammation)
- Scoliosis
- Tumors
- Degenerative disc disease
According to the Spine Institute, the following definitions of back injuries apply:
- Strains. This type of back pain occurs due to a “jerky movement” that causes a microscopic tear that can cause pain and muscle spasms.
- Sprains. “A sprain is a torn or excessively stretched ligament along the vertebral column. It can be painful and result in swelling and bruising.”
- Spondylolisthesis. This type of back pain occurs “when a vertebra slips out of line of the spine’s natural curve.” Common causes include blunt force trauma and falls.
- Herniated disks. This type of back pain happens when a disc (a jelly-like substance) bulges out and compresses nerves, causing numbness, tingling, and pain.
- Compression fractures. These are small cracks in a person’s vertebrae that can be the result of a traumatic injury.
Rear-end accidents can cause torticollis, a form of whiplash. Back pain may also be due to spinal cord injuries, sacroiliitis (inflammation of the sacroiliac joints), and other causes.
Back pain is categorized by the region of the back and spine as follows:
- The cervical region – neck vertebrae
- The thoracic region – the vertebrae of the upper back
- The lumbar region – the vertebrae of the lower back
Lumbar back pain tends to be more common than thoracic back pain.
Generally, acute symptoms (the type of symptoms most accidents cause) appear suddenly. Chronic pain is pain that “returns regularly, over time — sometimes unpredictably — and can make everyday activities difficult.”
What are the treatments for back injuries in Kentucky?
Some of the medical tests that can verify your back injuries include a physical examination, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, nerve studies, and blood tests.
The treatments for back pain depend on the location of the back pain, the type of back pain, the age of the victim, the overall health of the victim, and the severity of the back pain. Some of the possible treatments include:
- Medications. These may include pain relievers, muscle relaxants, topical pain relievers, some prescription medications (under close medical supervision due to the dangers of addiction), and some antidepressants.
- Physical therapy. Exercises can help with flexibility, posture, and strength.
- Surgical procedures. These may include cortisone shots/injections, radiofrequency ablation, nerve stimulators that doctors implant, and some surgical procedures, such as “surgery to create more space within the spine.”
Who is liable for back injuries due to accidents in Kentucky?
Our Kentucky back injury lawyers file claims against everyone responsible for the accident that caused your back pain. The defendants may include:
- Property owners.
- Construction sites.
- Car, truck, motorcycle, and rideshare drivers.
- Employers of the responsible parties.
- Nursing homes.
What compensation can I expect for back injuries due to accidents?
At Crandall & Pera Law, we work to understand the full severity of your back trauma including which treatments can improve your health and which treatments help your back pain from getting worse. Many back pain injuries require a lifetime of treatments that can vary daily, weekly, monthly, and from year to year.
Our Kentucky personal injury lawyers demand compensation for all your damages to date and the damages you will reasonably have for the rest of your life. These damages include:
- Medical expenses for ER care, hospitalizations, surgeries, doctor visits, pain management care, rehabilitative therapy, chiropractic care, assistive devices, and medications.
- Lost income, including wages, benefits, other income sources, and long-term disability compensation.
- Physical pain and suffering, such as every ache, moment of agony, feeling of despair, and any other physical or mental trauma.
- Any property damage.
- The loss of bodily function.
- The inability to enjoy life’s pleasures.
Our Kentucky back injury lawyers work to verify your back injury and your daily pain. We work to counter arguments by insurance companies and defense lawyers who try to minimize your pain.
Do you have a Kentucky back injury lawyer near me?
Yes. Our lawyers meet injury victims at our office located at 201 E Main St., Suite 530, in Lexington, KY. If your back injuries are causing you too much pain, we’ll discuss how to meet with you at your home or a healthcare facility. We also use the phone and online video platforms to discuss cases.
Our lawyers are prepared to answer your questions and explain how the claims process works.
Get help from Crandall & Pera now
We understand how much you hurt – physically and emotionally. Back pain is very hard to live with. At Crandall & Pera Law, our lawyers are respected by former clients, insurance companies, and the legal community for our dedication to our clients and our record of successful verdicts and settlements. Call our Kentucky back injury lawyers today or fill out our contact form to schedule a free consultation.