At Graham Scofield Injury Lawyers, our Atlanta injury lawyers represent back injury victims. If you injured your back, we’ll help you obtain great, affordable medical care. Then, our Atlanta back injury lawyers will help you win the compensation you deserve. Our prior victories and our 5-star client reviews validate that promise.
Call us today at (404) 939-9470. Also, you may fill-out our online contact form to schedule a free case review. If you’ve got questions, we’ve got the answers.
Common Back Injuries
Our spinal discs deteriorate as we age. However, most people only experience minor, temporary discomfort until they’re injured in a traumatic accident, such as a car crash.
Car accidents typically cause the following spinal injuries:
- Vertebral fractures
- Herniated spinal discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Spasms, strains, and sprains
Many injury victims experience throbbing pain, soreness, and/or numbness from their low back to their feet. Other victims toss and turn in their beds each night while they sleep. Some even suffer debilitating pain that prevents them from working or exercising.
Occasionally, those symptoms resolve on their own. However, they usually only improve after substantial rehabilitation or surgery. If you’re suffering back pain from an accident, you should call an Atlanta back injury lawyer ASAP. Your lawyer will evaluate your symptoms and help you find the proper medical treatment provider.
Back Injury Treatments
Back injuries are initially treated with massage, chiropractic care, physical therapy, pain medications and steroid injections. If those treatments don’t sufficiently relieve your pain, you might need surgery.
Some back injury victims don’t seek medical treatment after an accident. They hope they’ll wake up one day and their pain will be gone.
Unfortunately, most back injuries don’t improve on their own. Additionally, if you don’t seek treatment, the insurance adjuster will claim that you’re not injured. Then, they’ll offer you less compensation. Don’t give them that opportunity. Get your injuries treated.
How an Atlanta Back Injury Lawyer Can Help You
Here’s how a back injury lawyer can help you:
- Medical provider referrals – Back injuries are expensive. If you’re uninsured, you might wonder how you’ll pay your medical bills. Don’t worry. Your lawyer will refer you to medical treatment providers that will treat you on a lien. That means you don’t have to pay them until you settle your case.
- Claim evaluation – Your back injury lawyer will determine how the accident occurred. Then, they’ll evaluate your damages to determine your case value. Your damages typically include your medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering.
- Claim negotiation – The insurance adjuster wants to pay you as little as possible. A good lawyer won’t let them off the hook. At Graham Scofield Injury Lawyers, we know how to overcome every excuse they use to deny you full compensation.
You should rarely accept an insurance company’s early settlement offer. Why? Because many back injuries worsen over time. Even though your pain is currently manageable, it might become unbearable in several months. If you settle your case early and later learn that your injuries are much more serious, you can’t go back to the insurance adjuster and ask for more money.
Graham Scofield Injury Lawyers Can Help You
Our Atlanta injury lawyers are experienced in back injury cases. We know how to prove the collision caused your back injuries. That way, you’ll earn full compensation for your losses.
Call us today at (404) 939-9470. Also, you may fill-out our online contact form to schedule a free case review with an Atlanta back injury lawyer.
Back Injury FAQs
What is my back injury case worth?
It depends on the severity of your injury, the treatment you need, how long you’re out of work, and how the injury affects your daily life. Cases involving surgery, permanent limitations, or herniated discs confirmed by MRI are typically worth more than soft-tissue strains. You can recover medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. A lawyer can estimate value only after reviewing your records.
What if I had back problems before the accident?
You may still have a claim. Georgia law allows you to recover when an accident aggravates or worsens a pre-existing condition, such as degenerative disc disease or an old injury. Insurers often blame prior conditions to reduce payouts, so comparing your medical records from before and after the accident is key. Be upfront with your lawyer about your history.
Should I accept the insurance company’s first offer?
Usually not. Early offers often come before the full extent of a back injury is known, and some injuries worsen over months. Once you sign a settlement release, you can’t reopen your claim, even if you later need surgery. Talk to a lawyer before signing anything.
How long do I have to file a back injury claim in Georgia?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against a city, county, or state agency require formal notice much sooner, sometimes within six months. Workplace back injuries follow separate workers’ comp deadlines. Don’t wait, because evidence and witness memories fade quickly.
