Neck injuries can result from car accidents, sports accidents, and falls. These injuries can range from a minor case of whiplash to a serious injury requiring some type of surgical procedure. Car accidents are commonly the most frequent cause of neck injuries due to the stretching and tearing of the ligaments and muscles as the head is snapped forward and back. In the worst cases involving neck injuries, you may suffer severe damage that can even involve the spinal cord. Damage to or severing of the spinal cord in the neck can lead paralysis.
If you or someone you love has suffered a serious neck injury due to the wrongdoing of another, you can pursue a personal injury claim seeking monetary damages. At The Rooth Law Firm, we have devoted our practice to personal injury law since 2004. Our attorney has decades of experience in this field of law and has built a strong reputation for diligent, compassionate, and dedicated service to clients. We understand how deeply impacted your life can be after a negligence-based accident disrupts it, leaving you in pain and unable to work while facing mounting medical and out-of-pocket expenses. Our firm is committed to righting this wrong by aggressively pursuing maximum compensation on your behalf.
Connect with The Rooth Law Firm at (847) 869-9100 or through our online contact form to schedule a free consultation about your case.
Neck Injuries in Personal Injury Claims
Neck injuries can occur in all types of car accidents due to the impact sustained, especially when traveling at higher speeds. The most common type of accident, however, that results in neck injuries are caused by rear-end car accidents. Millions of these types of accidents occur every year. The cause of these accidents can vary but one of the leading causes is the fact that the driver simply was not paying attention to the road ahead and missed slowing or stopping traffic.
In the wake of a rear-end or any other kind of accident, you can suffer severe neck trauma. This can result in the following injuries:
- Torn ligaments in the neck
- Pinched nerve
- Herniated disc which involves a torn disc that leaks the soft material inside
- Fractured cervical spine
Even the slightest injury to the neck can create headaches, loss of motion, stiffness, pain, and spasms. The more severe the injury, the more intensive the medical treatment will be required, including invasive surgery in the worst cases. Any of these neck injuries can leave you debilitated, in pain, unable to work, and subject to various medical treatments and therapies that can wind up costing thousands of dollars.
Let Our Evanston Neck Injury Lawyer Fight for You
To ensure that you obtain all of the compensation you deserve in the wake of a negligence-based accident, you need an aggressive attorney who can go up against the large corporate interests of insurance companies. Under personal injury law, you may be entitled to compensation for all of your medical expenses including predicted future expenses, your pain and suffering, lost wages or income, property damage, if any, and emotional anguish. The more severe your injury, the larger your compensation will generally be. Our firm will vigorously fight on your back through a negotiated settlement or in court.
Contact us at (847) 869-9100 to make arrangements to discuss your case with our attorney today.