Neck, Spinal Cord, and Back Injury in Washington, DC

Injuries to the neck, spinal cord, and back are relatively common after being involved in an accident. Some of the common types of accidents include,

• Motor vehicle accidents: Car crashes, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, and bicycle accidents are some of the leading causes.
• Violence: Gunshot wounds, stabbings, dog bites, and physical assaults.
• Sports injuries: Diving accidents, football tackles, and other high-impact sports collisions.
• Medical malpractice: Improper surgical procedures, anesthesia errors, and birth injuries.

Slips and falls are another common cause. You can also injure your back, neck, and spinal cord by falling off of a ladder or roof. Even a tumble off a desk while changing a ceiling lightbulb can injure your back, neck, and spinal column.

Every neck, spinal cord, and back injury lawsuit in Washington, D.C., is unique. However, you may be entitled to economic and non-economic damages. This can include compensation for:

• Expensive medical care, hospital bills, occupational therapy, medication, surgeries, medical devices, and ongoing treatment.
• Costly home modifications, medical devices, and services, including scooters, stairlifts, home elevators, wheelchair ramps, and software, allow individuals to live more independently.
• Future finances, including lost wages.
• Persistent pain and/or discomfort
• Unable to sustain the same quality of life after the incident
• Anxiety, stress, and depression can increase.
• Physical, psychological, and emotional challenges

If you’ve suffered a neck, spinal cord, or back injury, contact Morgan & Morgan to learn more about your legal rights.

Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the nation, and we have over 35 years of experience fighting for the legal rights of our clients. If you’ve suffered a neck, spinal cord, or back injury, contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a consultation with a specialist.