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Spine Injury, Whiplash, and Bulging Discs Are Serious Injury Claims

There are several reasons when people who injure their neck in a car accident have such a hard time getting a fair settlement from the insurance companies.  Whiplash car crash claims are amongst the most frequent type of injury claim presented, yet claims adjusters continue to argue that they cannot be severe and disabling.  This could not be more untrue.  Impacts between vehicles are violent and cause major damage to the discs in the spine.  Bulging discs, herniated discs, and ruptured discs can result even from a crash occurring at less than 10mph.  So what do you do?  First and foremost, don't think for a second that you are going to get very far on your own.  There is a reason why lawyers get 5-10X more settlement money for a neck whiplash injury that victims that "take their chances."

Spine injury is common and can cause weeks, months, or years in pain and discomfort.  The injuries can lead to physical therapy and even surgery.  A spine disc fusion or discectomy is a real possibility when a victim can no longer live with the radicular pain, numbness of limbs, and other symptoms that come with disc abnormalities in the cervical (neck), thoracsic (middle) or lumbar (low) back.  Pain in the spine can cause major interference in all aspects of your life.  Your work can be affected.  The relationship with your significant other can be affected.  And truthfully, your overall quality of life becomes affected. 

When a spine injury accident lawyer files a claim for compensation, make sure it includes all aspects of your damages.  A common problem with the large "high volume" injury law firms is that they do not get to know all aspects in which their client has been harmed because of a car accident, trucking accident, defective product, or other incident resulting in trauma.  You need an attorney who will work with you, one-on-one, to understand how to best explain the nature of your claim to the insurance claims adjuster, judge, defense attorney, and jury.  Your chances at maximum recovery are increased dramatically when you demand personal service.  This requires experience, dedication, and patience...all things that are hard to find in this age of poor customer relations.

So how can I get the best settlement for a spine car accident lawsuit?  It all depends on what your diagnostic imaging studies reveal.  And trust me, getting the right medical treatment is just as important and hiring the best lawyer in Missouri.  Our auto accident attorneys have orthopedists, neurologists, physical therapists, and other physicians that will provide you with top notch medical care.  Seeing a chiropractor and/or a primary care doctor can be a big mistake depending on the nature of your injury.  Look at it this way:  Don't you want a specialist examining your body and making treatment recommendations? 

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