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Car Accident Lawyer in Manhattan | Herniated Disc, Lumbar and Lower Back Strains and Sprains, Spinal Cord Injuries, Fractured Vertebrae | Attorney for Car Accident Injuries in New York, New York | Back Injuries from Car Accident

Who is Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola, LLP

We are a Staten Island injury law firm with over 12 years experience in injury law. Frank J. Dito Jr. Manhattan Injury Lawyer is a Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Member who deals with a variety of injury cases of which a large amount are car accident cases in Staten Island and Brooklyn, NY. We do our best to make sure we take care of you, the client, first and make sure you are satisfied with our services not only with your case.

Back Injuries from a Car Accident in Manhattan

Back injuries are among the most common injuries from car accidents. Back injuries occur in car accidents usually because of the violent force that occurs during a collision. Some common back injuries caused by car accidents are:

Herniated disc (prolapsed disc, slipped disc, or ruptured disc) - is a medical condition which affects the spine and is most common in the lumbar area but can happen anywhere in the back. Discs are soft cushions between the bones in the spine. The discs in your back allow you to move your backbone properly. When a disc between any two bones in the spine presses on the nerves around the back bone it is referred to as a herniated disc sometimes also called a prolapsed disc, slipped disc or ruptured disc. Common symptoms of a herniated disc are determined by the severity of the hernation and the area the herniated disc is at on the back but symptoms can range from local pain to pain which shoots down the side of the body and may also cause weakness. A herniated disc from a car accident can be severe and life changing.
Fractured vertebrae (spinal fracture) - is a medical condition in which any of the vertebrae(s) in the spine are fractured which implies that the vertebrae(s) have broken or cracked. The extent of a fractured vertebrae or a spinal fracture greatly depend on the location in the back which the fracture occured. Spinal fractures caused by a car accident are the most common cause of spinal fractures / fractured vertebrae. Obvious symptoms of a spinal fracture are pain which can be localized or radiating, stiffness or tightness, possible visual deformity of the back, neurological effects, or paralysis. In some instances a spinal fracture can result in death depending on the severity of the fracture and the location of the fracture.
Lumbar or lower back strain - is a medical condition which involves a stretching injury to the ligaments, tendons and/or muscles of the lower back. If symptoms from a lumbar strain last less than 3 months they are considered "acute lumbar strains" but if they last longer than 3 months they are considered "chronic lumbar strains". Symptoms of a lower back strain from a car accident include: limited or stiff movement of the lower back muscles, lower back soreness, lower back pain going down to the buttocks, legs or groin area, and pain that worstens with activity.
Lumbar or lower back sprain - is a medical condition which involves damage to the ligaments in the lower back. Common symptoms of a lumbar back sprain (or a lower back sprain) include: lower back pain, lower back swelling, lower back bruising, lower back stiffness and/or lower back tenderness. A lumbar sprain or a lower back sprain from a car accident should be carefully evaluated by a doctor for proper treatment. Back sprains can last from days to months.
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) - is a medical condition which involves damage to the spinal cord resulting in a loss of function such as mobility or feeling. Damage may be done to any part of the spinal cord when a spinal cord injury is caused by a car accident. The spinal cord travels from the base of the brain and down the back to near the waist. A spinal cord injury is distinctively different than a pinched nerve or herniated disc for the simple reason that instead of the bone around the spinal cord (vertebrae) being damaged the spinal cord itself sustains damage. Spinal cord injuries are categorized into two different categories - complete spinal cord injuries and incomplete spinal cord injuries. A complete spinal cord injury implies that there is no function below the area of the injury. An incomplete spinal cord injury implies there is some function below the level of the injury.

Lawsuits for Car Accident Back Injuries in Manhattan

If the car accident was someone elses fault and you suffered a back injury in a car accident it is important to understand that you may be entitled to compensation from the negligent driver involved in the car accident. It is important to discuss you injuries and the events that took place surround the time of the car accident itself with an experienced car accident lawyer in Manhattan but before you speak with anyone regarding your car accident - especially an insurance company and insurance adjusters - we want you to understand what mistakes to avoid in a car accident lawsuit involving back injuries. Understanding what mistakes to avoid in a car accident will help you receive the most compensation for a back injury in a car accident. Making the mistakes listed in our book "The New York Accident Book: 10 Mistakes that Can Wreck Your NY Car Accident" can result in a considerably low compensation from the insurance company leaving you with expensive medical bills and loss of time from work and wages that you are unable to pay because of the low amount received, if any.

Free Consultation for Car Accident Injuries in Manhattan

If you would like to discuss your possible car accident case with us immediately feel free to call us at 800.976.4904 or fill out our contact form and we will contact you regarding your back injury from the car accident you were involved in.

Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. a member of the "Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum", is an experienced trial attorney who represents injured individuals and their families. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance" , the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has been injured in an accident or in the work place contact Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he assists clients in obtaining the benefits and compensation that they are entitled to.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this website is provided for general educational purposes only, should not be relied on as legal advice and does not serve to create an attorney client relationship. In utilizing this website you acknowledge that there is no attorney client relationship between you and Frank J. Dito, Esq. and that the information contained on this site does not and cannot serve as a replacement for the competent legal advice of a licensed attorney in your state. The content of this website is subject to the Copyright of its author, Frank J. Dito, Esq.

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