Victims of car accidents suffer various injuries, including back and neck injuries. Although it only takes a moment to sustain a neck or back injury, injured victims can endure symptoms for weeks, months, and years to come.
Besides the pain and suffering associated with neck injuries, car accident victims can face medical expenses and lost income due to their injuries. Although personal injury law allows victims to obtain compensation from the at-fault party, they must proactively file and pursue an insurance claim.
Hire a trusted Indiana car accident attorney to help navigate your claim to pursue a fair settlement for your injuries.
A car accident can cause a back or neck injury, even in a minor collision. From rear-end injuries and head-on collisions to side-impact collisions, victims might suffer the following back and neck injuries:
You can identify a neck or back injury with the following immediate symptoms:
Physical therapy is a form of body reconditioning for severe injuries, including neck and back injuries. A personal injury settlement takes into account the additional medical expenses associated with physical therapy.
A treatment plan that includes physical therapy demonstrates a severe injury. A victim who adheres to the prescribed medical appointments enhances their chances of obtaining a positive outcome.
There is no average settlement value for back and neck injuries. Usually, the outcome of a case depends on the circumstances and facts of the accident.
So, how much can you get for back pain in a car accident? It depends on your situation. Factors that can determine the settlement value of a neck or back injury include:
A diligent car accident attorney works to obtain a fair settlement for your losses. An attorney may do so by:
You deserve representation from an experienced attorney who’ll aggressively represent your interests. Blackburn Romey has a team of highly skilled and passionate attorneys ready to protect your rights.
Contact us online or at (833) 264.0903 for a free, confidential consultation.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Tom Blackburn, who has more than 47 years of legal experience, including over 39 years specializing as a personal injury attorney.
