Back Pain After a Car Accident: Potential Causes, Costs and Compensation

Back pain after a car accident can be symptomatic of various types of injuries. As a car accident victim, understanding the cause of your back pain is important for protecting your health and seeking the financial compensation you deserve. Since back injuries can lead to expensive medical bills and other financial and non-financial costs, you do not want to unknowingly leave money on the table.

If you are dealing with back pain after a car accident, understanding the cause of your pain is important for two key reasons. First, understanding the cause of your pain will allow you to obtain appropriate treatment. Second, if your back pain is due to driver negligence or a vehicle defect, you may be entitled to financial compensation under Florida law.

With this in mind, once you have seen a doctor, you should consult with an experienced Florida car accident attorney promptly. Not only could you be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, but you could be entitled to financial compensation for your other financial and non-financial losses as well. While every case is unique, compensation in back injury cases can be substantial, and an experienced attorney will be able to fight for the full compensation you deserve.

What Are Common Causes of Back Pain After a Car Accident?

When you are thinking about filing a car accident claim, it is important to look at the cause of your back pain from two different perspectives. First, and most importantly, you should ensure that you know the medical cause of your pain. Some examples of common medical causes of back pain after a car accident include:

• Facet joint damage
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Soft tissue damage (i.e., muscle, ligament and tendon damage in the lower back)
• Vertebrae fractures
• Whiplash

Second, you also need to make sure you know why the accident happened. Determining the cause of your car accident will determine if you have a claim for just compensation. Some examples of common causes of car accidents that can justify claims for damages include:

• Brake failures and tire blowouts
• Driver negligence (i.e., speeding, tailgating, and running red lights and stop signs)
• Inadequate vehicle maintenance
• Negligent hiring and entrustment
• Road hazards

These issues, among others, can entitle car accident victims to just compensation for all of the financial and non-financial costs associated with serious back injuries. Determining the cause of your car accident will require a thorough investigation; and, if you have questions about filing a claim, you should hire a Florida car accident attorney to investigate your accident as soon as possible.

What Are the Typical Costs Associated with Traumatic Back Injuries?

Traumatic back injuries can lead to significant financial and non-financial costs. If you have a claim for damages, you are entitled to just compensation for all of your costs under Florida law. In cases involving traumatic back injuries, we routinely seek compensation for losses including (but not limited to):

• Medical expenses (i.e., the costs of diagnosis, treatment and recovery)
• Medications, medical devices and other out-of-pocket costs
• Loss of earnings and future earning capacity
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional trauma and loss of enjoyment of life

As you begin to navigate the recovery process, you should document your financial and non-financial costs as thoroughly as possible. You should keep all relevant medical records, employment records, and receipts, and you should take daily notes about how your back injury negatively impacts your life.

How Much Compensation Can You Recover for a Back Injury in Florida?

If you have a claim for a back injury from a car accident, the amount of compensation you are entitled to recover depends on your individual circumstances. While most accident victims will generally experience the same types of losses, individual victims’ specific losses can vary dramatically. Once you hire an experienced Florida car accident attorney to represent you, your attorney will be able to assess the value of your claim.

FAQs: Filing a Claim for a Back Injury After a Car Accident in Florida

How can I prove that my back pain is the result of a car accident?

Seeking medical attention promptly is one of the most important steps you can take to prove that your back pain is the result of a car accident. If your medical records indicate that your back pain is consistent with trauma from a car accident, this can go a long way toward establishing your claim for just compensation.

Should I hire an attorney if I have back pain after a car accident?

Yes, in addition to seeing a doctor, you should also consult with an experienced Florida car accident attorney promptly. While your medical records will be important evidence in your case, you will also need several other forms of evidence to effectively seek the financial compensation you deserve.

Should I stay home from work if I have back pain after a car accident?

After a car accident, you should follow your doctor’s advice regarding whether to stay home from work (or seek a second opinion, if necessary). Rest can be an important part of the recovery process; and, if you return to work too soon, this could lead to medical bills that you are not entitled to recover.

How We Help Car Accident Victims Who Have Suffered Back Injuries

We help car accident victims who have suffered back injuries seek just compensation for their medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. If you have a claim, we can seek just compensation on your behalf. Our attorneys can conduct a thorough investigation to determine who (or what company) is responsible for your back injury, and then we can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf while you focus on your recovery.

Get the Help You Need from an Experienced Florida Car Accident Attorney at Searcy Denney

To get help from an experienced Florida car accident attorney at Searcy Denney, contact us today. Call 800-780-8607 or tell us how we can reach you online to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.