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Spine, Neck, and Back Injury Lawyers
Back, Neck, and Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Southern Illinois. You or someone you love has been injured in an unforeseen accident. What now? Back injuries, spinal cord injuries and neck injuries have the greatest propensity to result in debilitating complications that can impair your quality of life for the rest of your life.
Along with head injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries and neck injuries have the greatest propensity to result in debilitating complications that can impair your quality of life for the rest of your life. In most cases of back, spinal cord and neck injuries, the only available types of care are palliative care, which will not “cure” or fix the problem but, instead, are aimed at trying to make the injured party’s life as pain-free and comfortable as possible. When the negligence or recklessness of another person or party causes or contributes to worsening a back, spinal cord or neck injury, the victim will likely be entitled to compensation for his previous medical bills, ongoing treatment costs (even in the event that lifelong treatment is necessary), lost wages and mental anguish.
Types of Back, Spinal Cord and Neck Injuries
In many cases, the severity of a back, spinal cord and/or neck injury will depend on the area of the body that sustains an injury and whether or not irreparable nerve damage has been done. Additionally, in cases when nerve damage does occur, it’s highly likely that other parts of the body will also be affected, as the nerves to the extremities are connected in one way or another to a certain area of the spine. Some of the most common types of back, spinal cord and neck injuries include:
- Bulging or ruptured discs
- Fractured vertebrae
- Herniated discs
- Muscle strains
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Spinal compression
- Torn, strained or sprained ligaments
- Whiplash
Diagnosing these injuries typically involves an x-ray, CT scan or MRI in order to view the true extent and nature of the damage sustained.
Spine and Back Lawyers in Southern Illinois
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When someone else's recklessness or negligence leaves you injured, the law allows you a chance to recover the damages you have suffered, but it is hard to know where to start. With the right personal injury lawyer, you can focus on returning to health while they handle every aspect of your case. The attorneys of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. are accomplished attorneys in all areas of personal injury law and have been trusted by the Southern Illinois community for generations. With your best interests at heart and a track record of successfully helping Illinois families recover from devastating events by obtaining the compensation they deserve, the personal injury lawyers of Hassakis & Hassakis offer the best legal representation available for you and your family after you have been injured in a car accident, workplace accident, dog bite, or any other type of personal injury.
Dedicated Counsel and Advocacy
Spine, Neck, and Back Injury Lawyers
Back, Neck, and Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Southern Illinois. You or someone you love has been injured in an unforeseen accident. What now? Back injuries, spinal cord injuries and neck injuries have the greatest propensity to result in debilitating complications that can impair your quality of life for the rest of your life.
Along with head injuries, back injuries, spinal cord injuries and neck injuries have the greatest propensity to result in debilitating complications that can impair your quality of life for the rest of your life. In most cases of back, spinal cord and neck injuries, the only available types of care are palliative care, which will not “cure” or fix the problem but, instead, are aimed at trying to make the injured party’s life as pain-free and comfortable as possible. When the negligence or recklessness of another person or party causes or contributes to worsening a back, spinal cord or neck injury, the victim will likely be entitled to compensation for his previous medical bills, ongoing treatment costs (even in the event that lifelong treatment is necessary), lost wages and mental anguish.
Types of Back, Spinal Cord and Neck Injuries
In many cases, the severity of a back, spinal cord and/or neck injury will depend on the area of the body that sustains an injury and whether or not irreparable nerve damage has been done. Additionally, in cases when nerve damage does occur, it’s highly likely that other parts of the body will also be affected, as the nerves to the extremities are connected in one way or another to a certain area of the spine. Some of the most common types of back, spinal cord and neck injuries include:
- Bulging or ruptured discs
- Fractured vertebrae
- Herniated discs
- Muscle strains
- Paraplegia or quadriplegia
- Spinal compression
- Torn, strained or sprained ligaments
- Whiplash
Diagnosing these injuries typically involves an x-ray, CT scan or MRI in order to view the true extent and nature of the damage sustained.
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Spine and Back Lawyers in Southern Illinois
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When someone else's recklessness or negligence leaves you injured, the law allows you a chance to recover the damages you have suffered, but it is hard to know where to start. With the right personal injury lawyer, you can focus on returning to health while they handle every aspect of your case. The attorneys of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C. are accomplished attorneys in all areas of personal injury law and have been trusted by the Southern Illinois community for generations. With your best interests at heart and a track record of successfully helping Illinois families recover from devastating events by obtaining the compensation they deserve, the personal injury lawyers of Hassakis & Hassakis offer the best legal representation available for you and your family after you have been injured in a car accident, workplace accident, dog bite, or any other type of personal injury.
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Causes of Back, Spinal Cord and Neck Injuries
Some of the types of accidents or events that can cause mild to severe back, spinal cord and neck injuries include (but are not limited to):
- Boating accidents
- Car accidents, truck accidents, bus accidents, bicycle accidents and other types of traffic accidents
- Malfunctions or defects of a device, such as a child’s car seat
- Mistakes made by a doctor or nurse while operating
- Slip and fall accidents
- Unsafe premises, such as property with uneven flooring, poor lighting or objects in walkways
At the law firm of Hassakis & Hassakis, P.C., our experienced Mount Vernon personal injury lawyers have been providing client-centered representation to our Southern Illinois clients since 1950. Our trusted attorneys focus on our clients’ needs, and we do everything we can to help them get the maximum possible compensation for their injuries so they can focus on recovery and moving on with their life. If you or a loved one has sustained a back injury, spinal cord injury or neck injury that could be attributed to another party’s negligence or recklessness, contact us by calling 618-244-5335 for a free, thorough assessment of your case, along with professional advice regarding the best manner in which to move forward.
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