Unfortunately, back injuries are among the most common types of injuries in the United States. A significant back injury doesn’t just put you on the sidelines. It can change your life. You can suffer chronic pain, mobility issues, and even permanent disability.
At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, our Michigan back and neck injury attorneys can help you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries and financial losses when you’ve been injured by the actions or wrongdoing of another. We understand the physical and mental toll a back injury can take on an accident victim and their family. We aim to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation and ensure that the careless party that caused the accident is held responsible for their actions.
Were you injured in an accident caused by someone else? If you suffered a significant back injury, contact our office today and arrange a free, no-obligation consultation to learn more about your legal options for pursuing compensation. Our office proudly represents Michigan residents living in the Rochester Hills area.
At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, we have extensive legal knowledge and resources to help you when it matters most. Our award-winning personal injury attorneys know what it takes to build a compelling back injury case and negotiate for fair compensation to cover your medical expenses and other financial losses. We can take on a back injury accident case caused by any of the following:
Slip-and-fall accidents
Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Bicycle accidents
ATV accidents
Improper lifting at work
Repetitive motion injuries from work
Contact our office if someone else’s actions caused you to suffer a significant back injury. We take the time to get to know you and the unique aspects of your case before outlining your options for pursuing compensation.
The back is a complicated body region where bones, nerves, and muscles intertwine to give the body stability and mobility. An injury to the back or neck can cause significant pain, disability, and medical complications.
Most back injuries caused by accidents result from a sudden or violent jolt to the body, which can damage nerves and muscles. Penetrating wounds caused by car or truck accidents can also cause devastating back injuries. Types of back injuries common in Rochester Hills accidents can include:
Spinal cord injuries
Broken vertebrae
Herniated disc
Spondylolisthesis
Sprains
Strains
Lower back injuries tend to be the most common. However, violent accidents can also cause whiplash and other types of back injuries.
Spinal cord injuries are among the most catastrophic of back injuries. The spinal cord is a thick bundle of nerves that runs from the base of the brain down the back and to the tailbone. It is responsible for transmitting messages from the brain to the body and from the body back to the brain. Damage to this communication superhighway can cause significant and permanent disability.
Medical professionals can classify spinal cord injuries in one of two ways:
Incomplete – Incomplete spinal cord injuries happen when the nerves of the spinal cord are damaged but not severed. In an incomplete spinal cord injury, the nerves can still send messages to and from the brain.
Complete – Complete spinal cord injuries occur when the spinal cord gets severed by trauma, a penetrating wound, or when sharp shards of broken vertebra cut the nerves. Complete spinal cord injuries result in paralysis of limbs and organs below the site of the injury because the spinal cord can no longer transmit messages past the point of injury.
Spinal cord injuries are also categorized by location, meaning which region of the back spine the injury affects, such as:
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacral
Spinal cord injuries are significant because they can cause a complete loss of mobility, known as paralysis. However, paralysis doesn’t just impact a person’s limbs. It can also cause numerous other medical complications related to bodily functions like breathing, bowel movements, and sexual function. The two most common forms of paralysis are:
Paraplegia– Paraplegia affects everything below a person’s waist, depending on the location of the injury. Most paraplegia-causing injuries occur in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine. Paraplegia results in the loss of sensation and movement in the legs. Individuals will also experience urinary, bowel, and sexual complications.
Quadriplegia– Quadriplegia impacts all four limbs and the torso and is typically the result of trauma to the cervical region of the spine. The trauma blocks all signals from the brain to the rest of the body. Quadriplegia results in the inability to move or feel the arms and legs, bladder and bowel issues, sexual dysfunction, and may cause breathing problems and high blood pressure.
Other less common forms of paralysis include:
Monoplegia
Hemiplegia
Diplegia
Many individuals also experience infections, sores, depression, and anxiety because of significant spinal cord injuries.
At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, we understand the confusion and vulnerability you are experiencing. Moving forward with your life after a back injury accident isn’t always as easy as filing a claim with an insurance company. Back and neck injuries are complicated, and your medical expenses and financial losses may not be apparent immediately after an accident. That’s why you must consult an experienced Michigan back injury attorney before you accept compensation from anyone.
The experienced legal team at Atnip & Associates, PLLC, has recovered strong verdicts and settlements for our clients because, to us, results matter. We want to aggressively pursue meaningful compensation for your injuries—compensation that will help you get the physical and mental healthcare you need to start rebuilding your life.
Give yourself time to heal. Hand your claim to our seasoned legal team, and let us take the stress and headache of managing a complicated back injury claim off your shoulders. We are prepared to thoroughly investigate the cause of the accident, collect vital evidence, and negotiate for maximum compensation on your behalf. When an insurer doesn’t want to play ball, we aren’t afraid to take your case to court.
At Atnip & Associates, PLLC, we proudly represent accident victims in the Rochester Hills community. Contact our office today if you suffered a significant back injury due to someone else’s careless behavior. We offer a free case evaluation to help you understand your legal rights and options for pursuing compensation.
If you need help finding our office, we’ve provided easy-to-follow directions leading you to our location from any direction.
From the North
Take I-75 S towards Rochester
Take exit 81 for University Dr
Turn left on N Squirrel Rd
Turn right onto Walton Blvd
Turn right on Water St.
Destination will be on the left
From the South
Take I-75 N towards Rochester
Take exit 79 for University Dr
Turn left on N Squirrel Rd
Turn right onto Walton Blvd
Turn right on Water St
Destination will be on the left
From the East
Take M-59 W towards Rochester
Take exit 46 to Rochester Rd
Turn right on S. Rochester Rd
Turn right on 4th St
Turn right on Water St
Destination will be on the left
From the West
Take M-59 E towards Rochester
Take exit 46 to Rochester Rd
Turn left on S. Rochester Rd
Turn right on 4th St
Turn right on Water St
Destination will be on the left
