Neck Injury

Injuries to the back and neck can happen all too often when you’re involved in a motor vehicle crash. Because the neck is an essential part of the connection between the spine and the brain, symptoms related to a neck injury can be varied based on the actual location of physical damage. Further, a neck injury may not be immediately apparent after an accident, fall, or other event. Sometimes it can take days or weeks for the extent of your injuries to become known. If you think you may have sustained a neck injury, consult a physician for an exam. It is important, too, that you speak with a qualified injury attorney to explore your rights. If you’ve been hurt because of another person’s actions or negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation.

The Fort Lauderdale neck injury lawyers at the firm of Freeman Injury Law understand the complexities involved in injuries to the neck. Attorney Dean Freeman has trained as a combat medic and is a member of the Florida Nurses Association; he possesses practical medical knowledge that enhances our ability to build strong cases for injury victims. If you’ve been hurt in an accident, it is important to get the kind of medical attention you need to accurately diagnose your injuries and to secure treatment for them. Our Palm Beach neck injury attorneys know that insurance companies can drag their feet when it comes to paying for your care. We can help you gain access to specialists, if needed, and we will take decisive action to pursue compensation for your injuries.

Perhaps the most common neck injury arising from automobile accidents is whiplash. This happens when a sudden jolt from the rear or side of your vehicle propels your body ahead, leaving your neck to extend backward until it’s abruptly jerked forward, too. The unfortunate result can be injury to the soft tissue: severe strains, sprains, or worse. The force of a motor vehicle crash also can damage the ligaments or the vertebrae in the neck.

The neck injury attorneys at Freeman Injury Law know that traffic accidents are a major cause of neck injuries, but there are other circumstances that cause harm, too. Falls, blows to the head, injuries from sports or recreational activities, wounds due to violent attacks, and other scenarios can leave you with potentially serious neck injuries. Physicians diagnose such injuries by means of a physical exam. X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging scans (MRI) or computed tomography scans (CT) are frequently used to aid in diagnosing neck injuries.

If you or someone you love has sustained a neck injury in an accident, the West Palm Beach personal injury lawyers at Freeman Injury Law can help. Our firm works closely with medical professionals, and we can help you access the care you need. We can handle interactions with insurance companies and their adjusters, freeing you to focus on your physical recovery. Our neck injury lawyers know that the financial pain you experience after an accident can be every bit as severe as the physical pain caused by your injuries. We understand how frightening it can be to lose your income because you aren’t able to work. Our firm will aggressively pursue the maximum amount of compensation available to pay for your medical treatment, replace your lost wages, and address the pain and suffering you’ve endured. When you need Broward personal injury and wrongful death attorneys who have proven their capabilities in negotiation and in trial settings, the law firm of Freeman Injury Law is South Florida’s top choice. We’ll meet with you free of charge to discuss your case and explain your rights. If you aren’t able to come to us, we’ll visit your hospital room or home. If we aren’t successful in recovering monetary damages, you owe us nothing.