Recovering From Accident-Related Back and Neck Injuries
Back pain can make it painful to sit, stand, walk or sleep. A neck injury can cause problems ranging from pain shooting down your arm to quadriplegia. A spinal cord injury can leave you permanently disabled.
At McCollum & Griggs, we are fierce advocates for people who have suffered a neck, back or spinal cord injury because of someone else's carelessness. Our attorneys have seen first-hand how a spine injury can disrupt every part of your life. That is why we do everything we can to alleviate your stress and maximize your settlement.
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If you were in an accident and suffered an injury to your neck, back or spinal cord, talk to the personal injury lawyers at our law firm in Kansas City, Missouri. The sooner you contact our office after an accident-related spine injury, the sooner we can begin to investigate the accident and protect your rights.
Investigating Neck, Back and Spinal Cord Injury Claims
In cases involving a spine injury, it is essential to establish how the accident happened and find out who was responsible. Our attorneys work with private investigators who do hands-on investigations. They go to the accident site, interview witnesses and preserve evidence.
In addition to proving liability for the accident, our job is help you get the medical treatment you need and document the effects of your spinal cord injury. We have the experience needed to handle a wide variety of spine injuries, including:
- Fractured vertebrae
- Herniated discs and bulging discs
- Pinched nerves and nerve impingement
- Sciatica and shooting pain down the legs
- Back pain and neck Pain
- Numbness, tingling or weakness in arms or legs
- Partial or total paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
We work with top-notch medical experts to determine the extent of your injury, economists to determine the costs of future care and equipment, and vocational experts to assess occupational abilities and lost income. We need to know as much as possible about current and future medical, living and occupational needs so all of these factors can be considered in any settlement or verdict.
Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Trauma and Accidents
Car accidents and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Back and neck injuries can be caused by the sudden impact of a rear-end truck accident, a head-on collision or a crash between a car and a motorcyclist. Falls from defective deer stands, hunting accidents, boating accidents and other sporting accidents can result in paraplegia or partial paralysis.
Spinal cord injury results from a wide variety of accidents and negligence. Whether you slipped and fell on a broken stair or you were hit by a drunk driver we have the experience needed to successfully handle your personal injury claim.
To schedule a free consultation with an experienced and caring lawyer, contact us today. In most personal injury cases, we don't charge any legal fees or costs upfront. We don't get paid unless we recover a verdict or settlement on your behalf.
For more information, see our Spinal Cord Injury Information Center.
The Kansas City office of McCollum & Griggs is close to major highways and provides private, free parking. You are also welcome to make an appointment at our Liberty, Missouri, office. If you cannot meet us at our office, we will come to see you — anywhere, any time.
