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Neck and Spine Injury Lawyers

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Neck and Spine Injuries Across Arizona

Neck and spinal injuries are the most common types of injuries that happen in auto accidents, often at no fault of the victim. Depending on the severity of the injury, the pain might be resolved with physical therapy or chiropractic treatment, but these injuries could also produce chronic pain and even nerve damage.

If you are the victim of a neck or spine injury, the experienced attorneys at Ramos Law are here to fight for you. Dr. Joseph Ramos is both a medical doctor and an attorney. His comprehensive understanding of medicine allows him to provide accident victims with the best guidance throughout the complicated claims process. Contact us today for expert representation for your neck and spine injury case.

Common Causes of Neck Injuries

Victims often suffer neck and spine injuries in accidents caused by another person’s negligence or recklessness. Whether it was another driver, an employer, a coach, a store owner, etc., if they acted in a negligent manner, they should be held responsible. The neck and spine attorneys at Ramos Law will fight for reimbursement for your medical costs, lost wages, or other accident-related expenses.

Common accidents that cause neck and spine injuries include:

Car and truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Workplace accidents
Sports injuries
Slip and fall accidents
Falls in nursing homes
Construction accidents
Falls from heights or on stairs

Do Not Rely on Insurance Companies

Do not accept any settlement before you speak with an attorney. Large insurance companies often offer unfair settlements to those involved in an accident because they know the victims are unsure of what is a fair payment and might feel pressured to accept. When the insurance adjuster contacts you or your family after the accident, they will try to gain your trust but you need to be aware that they are not on your side. Their goal is to settle the case on terms as favorable as possible for the insurance company.

The life-long effects of your injuries will affect you and your family and you deserve to be fairly compensated for the damages you have suffered. Fill out our free case evaluation or contact our Phoenix neck and spine attorneys today!

If you’ve been in an accident and suffered some type of head, neck, or brain injury, you might not feel bad immediately following the incident. It’s not unusual for accident victims to begin feeling symptoms in the days or even weeks following the crash with some of the most common being:

Headache
Increased fatigue
Problems sleeping
Loss of focus
Increased irritation while operating a vehicle (“road rage”)
Pain, numbness, and tingling which can signal nerve damage

The extent of pain and injury you experience after an accident varies based on your age, level of fitness, the speed of the vehicle(s) on impact, and several other factors. In any case, it’s vital that you receive a thorough medical evaluation from a trained professional to document your injuries in case you need evidence of them when filing a personal injury claim.

Experienced Neck and Spine Injury Attorneys

At Ramos Law, our goal is to ensure that your medical bills are being paid for so that you receive the treatment you need to have the best chance to fully recover. While you focus on recovery, we will be fighting to protect your legal rights and obtain the maximum monetary compensation for your neck and spine injuries.

If you have suffered a neck or spinal cord injury from someone else’s negligent actions, call Ramos Law at (602) 900-9402 or contact our personal injury attorneys today.

For help with accident injury cases involving head, neck or brain injuries and pain, contact Ramos Law for a free case evaluation.

Neck Injury Basics

The neck injury term that most are familiar with is “whiplash” but it actually refers to a range of neck injuries caused by a sudden jerking motion of the head. When your head suddenly moves back and forth, the ligaments and muscles in your neck may stretch past their usual range of motion, causing strain or sprain. Whiplash symptoms most commonly arise within 24-hours following a traumatic incident.

Whiplash symptoms may include:

Stiffness and neck pain
Headaches
Fatigue
Dizziness
Trouble concentrating
Arm pain or numbness
Decreased muscle strength
Ruptured discs
Blurred vision
Trouble sleeping
Mood swings or irritability
Ringing in your ears
Trouble with memory
Pain when turning your head
Abnormal reflexes

What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

The spine is made up of a long column of 33 bones held together by ligaments and soft tissue that create the range of motion we have in our back. Several muscles extend in various directions from our spine, and any of these 33 vertebrae, ligaments, tissue, or muscles can sustain an injury following a traumatic event. A victim could potentially face years of medical problems from just a small amount of trauma to the back.

A bundle of nerves is encased within the spinal column and these nerves are responsible for carrying messages from the brain to the body and vice-versa. Since these nerves play such a vital role in transmitting information to nearly every part of the body, any injury to the cord can be devastating. If the spinal cord is damaged, severed, pinched, or in any way injured, it can result in full or partial loss of sensation and motor control from the neck down — spinal cord injuries may even be fatal.

Back trauma can lead to:

Death
Paralysis
Nerve damage
Chronic pain
Other painful symptoms

In a 2018 report from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Center (NSCISC), vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury, closely followed by falls. Acts of violence (primarily gunshot wounds) and sports/recreation activities are also relatively common causes. There are an estimated 288,000 people living with spinal cord injuries in the United States.