We Help Clients Who Have Suffered Back Or Neck Injuries
Neck and back injuries can vary in severity, ranging from seemingly minor injuries that heal over minimal time to permanent injuries that render the accident victim disabled. At The Law Offices of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, we are dedicated to providing experienced and compassionate legal representation to clients suffering from a serious back injury, neck injury or spinal cord injury.
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Fairfax Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Our law firm has unique understanding of the complex medical issues and legal issues that often are entangled in a personal injury lawsuit. We understand how insurance companies operate and use this experience to prepare stronger claims on behalf of injured clients.
We represent clients who have been involved in a car accident, slip-and-fall accident or other serious accident, and are suffering from a severe neck or back injury such as:
- Herniated disc or other disc injury
- Fractured spine injury
- Spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
- Other back or neck injury resulting from an accident
Recognizing that back injury and neck injury cases are often misunderstood by insurance adjusters, we use our extensive experience to demonstrate the full effects of our client’s injury and forecast the future needs associated with the injury, such as back surgery or other orthopedic surgery. Our detailed approach has enabled us to recover full compensation on behalf of clients suffering from serious back injuries and neck injuries in Northern Virginia .
View our results for a description of some of the personal injury cases we have successfully resolved.
Potential Symptoms Of Spine Injuries
If you have been involved in an accident like a fall or a car crash, you may experience numerous symptoms of a spine injury. These can include:
- Loss of feeling and movement below the injury site
- Loss of sensation
- Changes in the way you sense touch, cold or heat
- Exaggerated reflexes
- Muscle spasms
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Loss of sexual function, changes in fertility or sexual sensitivity
- A stinging sensation or pain from nerve damage
- Difficulty breathing
There can also be some emergency symptoms, such as extreme pain, weakness, numbness, difficulty walking or severe trouble breathing. Spinal injuries can not only lead to short-term and long-term pain, which may require surgery or rehabilitation to correct or address, but could also lead to permanent paralysis, a life-altering condition.
Paralysis Caused By Spine Injuries
Injuries to the spine, neck and head may lead to paralysis. This can be a short-term or temporary issue, but it may also be long-term or even permanent if full recovery is not possible.
Generalized paralysis may affect a wide range of motions and abilities, but there are other specific types to consider, such as:
- Diplegia, which is paralysis on both sides of the body but in a similar area
- Hemiplegia, which is paralysis on just one side
- Monoplegia, which typically impacts an individual limb, such as one leg or one arm
- Paraplegia, which involves the paralysis of both legs and may also impact torso movement
- Quadriplegia, often known as tetraplegia, which means that the torso and all limbs are affected below the injury site
In some cases, paralysis can lead to other conditions or complications, such as blood clots, pneumonia, depression and anxiety, dysphagia, erectile dysfunction, sepsis or pressure sores.
Even when injuries initially seem minor, if you have suffered a head, neck, back or spine injury, it is very important to get checked by a doctor to determine the actual severity and the next steps that are necessary. Do not assume the injury is minor, as symptoms could escalate over time.
Talk To A Back Injury Lawyer Right Away
In Virginia, you may be prevented from recovering the compensation you are entitled if it is determined that you were even one percent at fault for the accident. Therefore, it is critical to consult an experienced personal injury attorney from the very beginning so that you do not unintentionally say something that could jeopardize your case.
Contact Us for Personal Attention and Skilled Representation
If you suffered a back injury or neck injury in a car accident, truck accident or other accident, contact The Law Offices of Locklin & Coleman, PLLC, and schedule a free initial consultation. We make home and hospital visits. We handle back injury, neck injury and all personal injury claims on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.