Back Injuries

There are many causes of back injuries, including car accidents, work-related accidents, construction accidents, slip and falls, and acts of violence. The severity and intensity of back injuries varies from a simple strain, to the extreme cases when a person becomes permanently paralyzed.

Common back injuries:

• Strains
  
• Sprains
  
• Fractures
  
• Herniated discs
  
• Paralysis, paraplegia, quadriplegia

The most severe type of back injury is a spinal cord injury. Many victims of spinal cord injuries suffer permanent damage, such as paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia.  There are two different levels of severity in a spinal cord injury: incomplete and complete.  An incomplete spinal cord injury affects some signals from the brain, whereas as complete spinal cord injuries block all brain signals, resulting in complete nerve damage to body parts below the injury.

When back injuries are the result of another person’s actions, you may be able to seek compensation for you medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost and potential income.  If you have suffered from a back injury in the Long Island area, it is important to speak with a skilled personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with legal options and protect your rights.

The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy have successfully handled numerous personal injury cases involving back injuries in the Long Island area. While the outcome of each case varies depending on circumstance, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy are committed to fighting on behalf your personal rights and best interest.

Call the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy at (631) 265-1051 or contact us here.