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BACK INJURY ATTORNEY
A back injury can be difficult to diagnose and treat. Your backbone (also known as your spine) is made up of 33 bones and tissues. This column of bones extends from your skull to your pelvis. The bones, also called vertebrae, protect nerve tissues, known as the spinal cord. There is a band of cartilage, or disc, between each of these bones that serve as a shock absorber. Even the slightest injury to these bones or discs can be very painful.
A back injury can happen as a result of different accidents. If you have suffered a back injury in an accident, you need to hire an experienced Los Angeles back injury attorney to help you get the full money damages that you deserve. The legal team at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas works with top experts to make sure we cover all of your damages. It is our goal to get you fully compensated for your injuries.
EXAMPLES OF BACK INJURIES
A back injury can make it difficult to go back to work, perform regular daily activities, and to spend time with your family. Examples of common types of back injuries include:
- Sprains, strains and spasms
- Bulging, herniated and ruptured discs
- Fractured vertebrae
- Slipped discs
- Spinal cord injury
- Nerve damage
Back injury treatments includes medications, massage, therapy, epidural injects, pain management and surgery. The course of treatment can be costly and require you to take long periods of time out from work. As such, this could result in you possibly losing thousands of dollars in income.
Common Causes of Back Injuries
There are many different causes of back injuries. Some common causes include:
- Car accidents
- Trucking accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Falling injuries
- Pedestrian accidents
- Repetitive motion injuries
The Los Angeles back injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Samer Habbas have the legal experience to make the party who caused your injuries pays the damages. We make it our goal to fight your claim to get you the full compensation that you deserve. Our goal is to provide you with the personal service that you deserve during this difficult process.
Getting Compensation On Your Back Injury Claim
Our Los Angeles back injury attorneys work hard to help you get compensation for your:
- Past medical costs
- Ongoing medical costs
- Loss of income
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Lost quality of life
Contact an Experienced Los Angeles Back Injury Attorney
At the Law Offices of Samer Habbas, our back injury attorneys are dedicated to getting you justice and compensation. Our legal team specializes in handling accidents involving back injuries. We will hold your hands through this difficult time. Let us focus on the legal parts of your claim so you can focus on healing your injuries.
Please call us at 1-949-835-5410 to discuss your case with an expert Los Angeles back injury attorney or you can fill out our free consultation form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of back injuries are most common in Los Angeles accidents?
- Herniated discs are the most frequently seen back injury in accident cases — when the soft disc between vertebrae ruptures and presses on a nerve, it causes pain, numbness, and weakness that can be debilitating and permanent.
- Compression fractures of the vertebrae are common in high-impact crashes on the 405, 10, and 110 freeways that run through Los Angeles. Lumbar sprains and strains, though less severe, cause months of lost work and restricted mobility.
Spinal cord injuries from severe trauma can result in partial or complete paralysis. Degenerative disc disease that was asymptomatic before an accident can also be significantly aggravated by trauma, and California law allows you to recover for that aggravation under the “eggshell plaintiff” doctrine.
How do I prove my back injury was caused by an accident and not a pre-existing condition?
Insurance companies in Los Angeles will almost always argue that your back injury is pre-existing or age-related to minimize your claim. The key is establishing a clear medical timeline: your records before the accident showing no significant back complaints, followed by immediate treatment and documented symptoms after the crash. Imaging studies — MRI, CT scans, X-rays — taken promptly after the accident establish the injury’s existence and severity. An independent medical examination by a specialist and medical expert testimony can confirm that the accident was the cause or a substantial aggravating factor. Our attorneys are experienced in building these causation arguments against insurance adjusters across LA County.
Can I recover compensation for a back injury if the crash was on the LA freeway system?
Yes — freeway accidents are among the most common back injury cases we handle in Los Angeles. Whether your crash happened on the 405, 10, 101, 110, or the I-5, you have the same right to compensation as in any other accident. Freeway accidents at higher speeds tend to produce more serious spinal injuries, which often means higher settlement values. Multi-vehicle pileups on Los Angeles freeways can involve multiple defendants — other drivers, trucking companies, government agencies for road defects — and our attorneys investigate all potentially liable parties to maximize your recovery.
Yes — medical costs related to your back injury are recoverable. Treatment for serious back injuries in Los Angeles often begins with emergency care and imaging, followed by chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and pain management including epidural steroid injections. If conservative treatment fails, surgical intervention — spinal fusion, disc replacement, laminectomy — may be required. Future treatment costs are a significant component of back injury settlements, especially for injuries that will require ongoing care. Our attorneys work with medical experts to project lifetime care costs and incorporate them into your settlement demand.
What if my back injury prevents me from working?
Lost wages — are fully recoverable in a personal injury claim. If your back injury prevents you from returning to your job, you can recover for the difference in earning capacity between what you could have earned and what you’re now able to earn. If the injury is permanent and you can no longer work at all, lifetime lost earnings become a major component of the claim. Los Angeles is a high-cost-of-living city where lost income claims are substantial,
How long do I have to file a back injury claim in Los Angeles?
California’s personal injury statute of limitations is two years from the date of the accident. One important exception: if your back injury symptoms were delayed and didn’t become apparent until after the accident — which is common with disc herniations — the clock may start from when you first discovered or should have discovered the injury. If a government entity like a city bus or LA Metro vehicle was involved, you have only six months to file a tort claim. Don’t assume you have time — contact our Los Angeles back injury attorneys as soon as possible after your accident.
Do I need surgery for my back injury claim to have value?
No — many significant back injury settlements are reached without surgery. However, surgery does substantially increase the value of a claim because it documents the severity of the injury and results in higher medical bills, longer recovery time, and greater pain and suffering. If your doctor has recommended surgery and you haven’t had it yet, that recommendation itself is a factor in valuing your claim. If you declined surgery due to cost or risk, that decision won’t necessarily hurt your case but our attorneys will need to address it proactively.
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