Orland Park Back Injury Lawyer

Attorney for Whiplash, Herniated Discs, and Lower Back Injuries in Orland Park, IL

Back and neck injuries can be life-altering, and they often lead to chronic pain, limited mobility, and significant disruptions to your daily life. Injuries to the muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, or nerves in the back or neck can be especially challenging because they can affect every aspect of your life, from your ability to work to your personal relationships. Addressing the effects of these injuries and receiving the proper treatment can be difficult, especially if your ability to work has been compromised. When someone else was responsible for accidents that led to neck or back injuries, you can take steps to recover financial compensation that will allow you to address the ways you have been affected.

As a personal injury lawyer with more than 10 years of legal experience, Khaled Issa has represented many clients who have suffered back injuries and neck injuries. Our firm can advise you of your options for receiving compensation for injuries that occurred due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. To schedule a consultation, contact our law office in Orland Park, Illinois by calling 708-966-2408.

Types of Back and Neck Injuries

Common causes of back and neck injuries include car accidents, truck accidents, and slip and fall accidents. Our firm handles personal injury claims involving multiple types of injuries, including:

• Fractures and compression fractures: The bones in the back and neck may break or collapse in high-impact accidents, such as car crashes or falls from significant heights. Compression fractures can cause severe pain and reduce mobility, and they may require surgery or the use of a back brace during recovery. In some cases, these fractures can lead to long-term issues such as spinal deformities or chronic pain.
• Lumbar and cervical spine injuries: The lower back and neck regions of the spine are particularly vulnerable to injuries in accidents. Lumbar spine injuries can include strains, sprains, or more serious conditions like spondylolisthesis, where one vertebra slips over another. Cervical spine injuries such as whiplash are common in car accidents, and they can lead to neck pain, stiffness, and headaches.
• Nerve injuries: Damage to the nerves in the back and neck can lead to issues such as pain, numbness, or weakness in the limbs. Nerve injuries can be particularly debilitating, as they often require long-term treatment, including physical therapy, medication, or even surgery to alleviate symptoms.
• Paralysis: When the spinal cord is damaged, a person may experience a loss of sensation and an inability to use the parts of the body below the injury. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, paralysis can be partial or complete, affecting either the lower half of the body (paraplegia) or all four limbs (quadriplegia/tetraplegia). Paralysis can not only limit the physical capabilities of a person, but it will also require extensive medical care and lifelong support and rehabilitation.
• Bulging or herniated discs: Spine injuries may involve damage to the spinal discs, which act as cushions between the vertebrae. A bulging disc will extend beyond its normal boundaries, while a herniated disc may occur if the outer layer becomes ruptured, allowing the inner material to protrude inward. Both conditions can compress the nerves in the spinal cord, leading to pain, tingling, or weakness in the arms and legs or other parts of the body. These injuries are often caused by trauma from accidents, and they may require a combination of physical therapy, medication, and possibly surgery to manage.

Preexisting Back and Neck Injuries

In some cases, back or neck injuries that a person had previously experienced may be aggravated as a result of accidents or other types of personal injuries. The law allows a victim of a negligent act to receive compensation for damages related to the aggravation of preexisting conditions. Any medical care that will be required in addition to the treatment for existing injuries may be addressed. A victim may also be compensated for the ways their life has been affected by the aggravation of an injury, such as limitations on their ability to work and earn an income. If you have been in an accident that has aggravated a preexisting condition, our firm can help. We have assisted numerous clients with preexisting conditions, helping them recover financial compensation to ensure that they can address these issues.

What Makes Back Injuries Different

If you have suffered a back injury, you may need to deal with conditions that can be long-term, extremely disabling, and even permanent. Often, back injuries require physical therapy, chiropractic care, and other forms of rehabilitative therapy. In cases involving severe damage to the back, surgery may be necessary. Even when receiving all appropriate treatment, the injury to the back may not completely heal.

Attorney Issa has represented hundreds of clients who have suffered moderate to severe back injuries. He knows the intricacies of preparing and developing these cases, including responding to the testimonies and opinions of doctors hired by insurance companies. His goal is always to obtain full and fair compensation on behalf of his clients. If you have suffered a back injury or a neck injury, we encourage you to learn more about how we can help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.

Contact Our Orland Park Neck and Back Injury Lawyer

To schedule a consultation and learn how Issa Law, LLC can help you address back and neck injuries caused by someone else's negligence, contact us online or call 708-966-2408.