If you have injured your back, you already know how painful and debilitating it can be. A back injury can hinder your ability to work and live your life. Back injuries can occur in a multitude of ways, and are commonly seen in construction or industrial workers. They are also commonly a result of a Car Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slip and Fall or a Truck accident. A Back Injury can be serious and cause long term complications for the victim. If you have suffered a back injury through an accident, a work-related incident or because of the negligence of another it is important to speak with a New York Back Injury Lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates. You may be due compensation for your injuries.

As you may have already experienced, even if a back injury doesn’t seem serious initially, an injured vertebrae or a torn disc can cause complications that make it difficult if not impossible to carry on daily activities. If you are dealing with either insurance companies or a Worker’s Compensation claim, you may find that you may find that they do not have your best interests at heart, which is why it is so important to speak with a New York Injury Lawyer.

A Back Injury can involve either injury to the tendons and muscles, or to the spine. A spinal injury may involve further complications where the injury will not heal properly or there is permanent damage. In some cases, surgery and physical may be necessary. Either way, a Back Injury involves a quality of life issue if the victim is unable to do the things they enjoy.

A large number of injuries occur as a result of a car accident. New York Insurance Article 52 severely limits the ability of Car Accident victims to obtain pain and suffering damages, particularly if the injury involves herniated discs. In order to recover, the plaintiff would need to prove that they suffer from one of any nine categories of what constitutes a “serious injury.” If a claim is brought for a herniated disc alone, the case could be dismissed in the absence of a permanent injury.

In fact, the following are commonly used defenses to prevent a recovery for the plaintiff:

• Car accidents that injure the plaintiff but cause little to no damage to the car are questionable in the eyes of the jury;
• Older individuals (particularly over the age of 40) frequently get herniated discs without being aware they even have them;
• Many plaintiffs that allege back injuries have pre-existing spinal injury or have degenerative back conditions.

It is important to have a knowledgeable New York Personal Injury Lawyer by your side to prove your case and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. Whether you are suffering from a Back Injury, or have been a victim of a Defective Product, Medical Malpractice or Slip & Fall, speak with a qualified lawyer from Stephen Bilkis and Associates. We will give you guidance and legal advice to help you get the compensation due to you. We will also offer you a completely free case consultation when you come in. We have a number of offices to serve you in: Westchester County, Long Island in both Suffolk County and Nassau County as well as in New York City; the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Manhattan. Call us for an appointment at 1-800-NY-NY-LAW.