Back And Neck Injury Attorneys In Ohio And Kentucky

At Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, we understand the devastating toll of back and neck injuries. Our lawyers in Ohio and Kentucky help injury victims pursue compensation for these serious injuries. With more than 200 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys bring a proven trial record to every case. A back or neck injury can change everything. We are here to fight for you.

How Back And Neck Injuries Change Your Daily Life

It may sound trite, but our experience bears it out: there are back injuries and then there are back injuries. In other words, any back injury is a challenge and represents diminished well-being. However, in some cases, a back injury sufferer can recover with proper treatment, therapy and rest. In other cases, a back injury is the beginning of a lifetime of chronic pain and disability. As a back injury sufferer seeks relief, he or she may struggle with difficulties and obstacles to health, including:

• Side effects of painkilling medications
• Struggles to avoid over-dependency on narcotic painkillers
• Expensive therapy that may take a long time to lead to improvements
• Loss of functionality
• Costly, time-consuming and risky treatments, including injections and surgical procedures

These challenges reach well beyond your physical health and can affect every part of your life.

One type of back injury that is notoriously difficult to overcome is a herniated disk; it is common for a person to suffer from a relatively minor impact. At first, doctors may not know the extent of the back injury and the first diagnosis will be a soft tissue injury. After a slow response to treatment or therapy, it may become apparent that the problem is a slipped disk or herniated disk.

What Are The Most Common Back And Neck Injuries?

Neck and back injuries take many forms. Some respond to treatment, while others lead to permanent damage. We help clients pursue compensation for a range of serious spinal injuries, including:

• Whiplash and cervical strain: Sudden neck movement that strains muscles and ligaments, causing pain, stiffness and headaches
• Herniated, slipped or ruptured discs: A disc that ruptures or shifts out of place, pressing on nearby nerves and causing pain, numbness or weakness
• Spinal cord injuries and paralysis: Trauma that causes partial or complete loss of movement and sensation below the injury site
• Vertebral fractures: Breaks in the spinal bones that range from stable fractures to injuries requiring surgery

An injury that appears minor at first can reveal far more serious damage over time. Early legal guidance protects your right to full compensation.

What Type Of Compensation Can You Receive For A Spinal Injury In Ohio?

When another person’s negligence causes a back or neck injury, Ohio law gives you the right to seek financial compensation. You may be entitled to recover damages for:

• Medical expenses: Emergency care, surgery, physical therapy and any ongoing treatment costs tied to your injury
• Lost wages: Income lost while your injury prevents you from working, including future earnings if your condition is long-term
• Out-of-pocket costs: Additional expenses tied to your recovery, such as transportation to appointments or home care assistance

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima brings more than 200 years of combined legal experience to injury cases across Ohio and Kentucky. We have the trial record and resources to fight for every dollar you deserve. Still, collecting fair compensation is not always straightforward.

How Insurers Use Your Medical History Against Your Claim

If you attempt to collect compensation after a car accident or workplace accident to help you cope with a back or neck injury, you may encounter a rude shock.

Insurers may claim that because your previous medical records showed signs of degenerative disk disease or arthritis, your new back injury is simply a continuation of a previously existing condition. Claims adjusters may use this excuse not to pay your claim. Insurance companies will make this argument even though you, your doctors and people close to you (such as family members and co-workers) verify that you did not have back pain before the recent injury and now do.

At Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima, we stand up for our clients’ rights to fair compensation after they have been injured in car accidents or as a result of another person’s negligence. If someone else caused your injury and you now have medical expenses, time lost from work, chronic pain or other complications, we are prepared to fight effectively on your behalf.

Millions Of Dollars Recovered For Victims Of Negligence

Rittgers Rittgers & Nakajima has a long list of sizable settlements and verdicts achieved on behalf of people injured by negligent parties such as other motorists, manufacturers and healthcare providers. We have the background necessary to optimize the value of your case. Through negotiation or at trial, our goal will be to ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled.

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From law offices in Cincinnati, Lebanon and West Chester, our personal injury lawyers represent people throughout southern Ohio. Call us at 513-496-0134 or contact our team online.