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Back and Neck Injuries from Truck Accident

Michael Agruss

Written and Reviewed by Michael Agruss

  • Managing Partner and Personal Injury Lawyer at 844SeeMike.
  • Over 20 years of experience in Personal Injury.
  • Graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law: Juris Doctor, 2004.

 

The back and neck are delicate parts of the body. In a truck accident, the size and force of a truck hitting a much smaller passenger vehicle can not only cause severe damage to the vehicle, it often causes debilitating and devastating injuries to the vehicle’s occupants. When these injuries involve the back and neck, they can be life-altering.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident due to another driver’s negligence, we at 844 See Mike are here for you every step of the way to ensure that your rights are protected, and you are fully compensated for your injuries and losses.

Types of Back and Neck Injuries

Truck accidents usually occur at high speeds, pushing the body forward through inertia. Not only is this sudden whipping motion dangerous, but it can also cause the body to strike other objects within the car, making the injuries sustained much worse.

There are a number of back and neck injuries possible from a truck accident. The most common injuries include:

  • Whiplash – Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are thrown suddenly forwards and back. Whiplash can last for days to months and causes pain not only in the neck but can radiate through the body.
  • Sprains and Strains – Sprains and strains occur when the tendons, muscles, and connective tissues of the back and neck are damaged.
  • Herniated disk – When damage occurs to the cushioning between the disks in the spine, a truck accident victim will often suffer a herniated disk. This is one of the most common types of back injuries suffered in a truck accident and can be extremely painful and debilitating.

Back and neck injuries can present themselves immediately following a truck accident, or symptoms may appear days or weeks later. If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident, it is important to get medical attention immediately and continued care if you feel anything “off” after initial treatment.

Liability for Back and Neck Injuries from Truck Accidents

Back and neck injury cases due to a truck accident are considered negligence cases. To receive compensation, negligence claims must prove the following:

  • The truck driver and/or the trucking company owed a duty to you;
  • They breached that duty;
  • The breach of duty caused your injuries;
  • You suffered damages as a result of their negligence.

The experienced personal injury lawyers at 844 See Mike can look at the evidence of your case and determine which party or parties were negligent and caused your injuries. You may be entitled to both economic and non-economic damages including:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Disability
  • Disfigurement
  • Emotional distress
  • Loss of enjoyment of normal life

The exact amount of compensation you may be entitled to will vary due to the unique nature of truck accident cases. Negligent parties, however, should compensate you for not only the damages suffered immediately following an accident, but also the long-term suffering you may endure.

We at 844 See Mike are proud to serve our fellow citizens in personal injury cases, especially when you or a loved one has been injured in a trucking accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you are fully compensated for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, including medical expenses, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services.

We see you as a person, not just a client – and that makes us better at what we do. We listen. We learn your story. And, as we help you get the money you deserve, we go above and beyond in a way most law firms never could and never would. Because we’re not just lawyers. And you’re not just a client. We’re friends, neighbors, family. We’re all people and here at 844 See Mike, we put People, First.

Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 900 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 120 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at michael@agrusslawfirm.com or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.

 

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