Back Injury From Car Accident Lawsuit
According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, the past decade has seen at least 30,000 car accident fatalities each year. While this number is staggering, it pales in comparison to the millions of non-fatal injuries that occur each year.
Back and neck injuries are very common after car accidents, due in part to the seated position of car occupants and the force of most collisions.
If you've suffered a back injury due to a recent auto accident, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit. For a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case, connect with a local lawyer by simply filling out the brief form below.
Back Injuries May Lead to Personal Injury Settlements
In order to pursue a car accident lawsuit for a back injury, people with back pain must be able to prove that they have suffered an actual injury.
The back is a delicate part of the body, with jelly-like discs, vulnerable vertebrae, and a network of nerves all susceptible to injury, particularly in automobile collisions. Signs of a serious back injury may include:
- Tingling or numbness in the legs or feet
- Acute pain shooting down a leg or the buttocks
- Severe pain in the upper or lower back
Back injuries sometimes take time to diagnose, particularly because symptoms of an injury may be experienced in areas other than the spine.
In addition, a person does not have to suffer a paralyzing wound in order to seek legal relief. Injuries from a car accident that may lead to a injury lawsuit can range from a herniated disc to a severe brain or spinal injury.
Filing a Car Accident Lawsuit After a Back Injury
If you've injured your back in a car accident, be mindful of your state's statute of limitations. This law place a strict limit on the amount of time an injured person has to file a lawsuit after the date of an accident.
Missing a deadline to file a suit may eliminate an injured person's ability to seek legal relief. A local attorney may be able to offer more information about local laws and timing requirements.
For more information about filing a car accident lawsuit due to a back injury, connect with a local injury lawyer today.