What to do after a spine injuries injury
- Get imaging — X-ray often misses what MRI reveals.
- Follow your prescribed treatment plan; gaps in care become arguments.
- Document how the injury changes your daily life.
Why hire a lawyer for a spine injuries case?
Spine cases turn on medical proof and future-care projections. A lawyer makes sure orthopedic, neurosurgical, and pain-management opinions are gathered and presented as a coherent story of long-term loss.
Common injuries we see
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar disc herniations
- Vertebral fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Paralysis (partial and complete)
- Chronic pain syndromes
What you can recover
Medical bills, surgical costs, lifelong pain management, home and vehicle modifications, in-home care, lost earnings, and significant non-economic damages.
State law that affects your case
Standard filing deadlines apply — generally two years in Florida and three years in New York. Catastrophic spinal cord injury cases often warrant structured settlements and life-care planning. Georgia's statute of limitations is two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Modified comparative fault applies with a 50% bar. Catastrophic spinal cord injury cases in Georgia, as elsewhere, often warrant structured settlements and life-care planning.
Insurance company tactics to watch for
- Blaming pre-existing degenerative changes seen on imaging.
- Arguing surgery 'wasn't necessary' to avoid the bill.
How our process works
- Free consultation.
- Imaging review with treating providers and where appropriate independent experts.
- Life-care planning for severe cases.
- Demand, negotiation, and litigation.
