On Behalf of Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa | April 24, 2025 | Car Accident Injuries
Every car accident claim is highly specific to the unique circumstances involved, which makes assigning an average settlement amount next to impossible. Instead, your claim will reflect the severity of your physical, financial, and emotional losses. And because back injuries are closely associated with chronic pain and decreased range of motion, back injury claims tend to support high settlements and court awards. If you have suffered a back injury as a result of another driver’s negligence, you should not wait to consult with an experienced Port St. Lucie car accident attorney.
Back Injuries
Even a relatively minor back injury can cause physical challenges. The spinal cord plays a critical role in bodily movement, and related injuries can lead to serious losses in relation to range of motion. A severe spinal cord injury can cause permanent paralysis, which can require ongoing care as well as assistance with the activities of daily living. If you have suffered a serious back injury due to someone else’s negligence, your legal damages can be extremely high, and you can expect your settlement to reflect this fact.
Even with a less serious back injury, however, you can experience considerable pain that may become chronic, and you may suffer a serious reduction in your range of motion. Together, these can interfere with your ability to live your life as fully as you did prior to the accident, to perform your job, or to do either.
Your Covered Losses
In a car accident claim involving a back injury, you can seek compensation in the following primary categories:
- Property damage to your car and to any of its contents.
- Medical expenses, which are likely to be ongoing in the aftermath of a back injury and may include the cost of home health care.
- Lost income, which can be extensive if your ability to do your job is affected or if your earning potential takes a hit.
- Pain and suffering, which can be immense, can amplify the effects of your other losses and can exceed them in terms of total damages.
If another driver’s negligence – such as impairment, excess speed, or distraction – causes you to suffer a back injury, clearly defining your complete losses is a critical component of a successful claim that affords you the compensation to which you are entitled.
Speak to an Experienced Port St. Lucie Car Accident Lawyer About Your Claim Today
Back injuries often lead to long-lasting consequences that can amount to high settlements and court awards. The dedicated car accident attorneys at Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa – proudly serving Port St. Lucie, Florida – appreciate how challenging back injuries tend to be, and we will leave no stone unturned in our skilled efforts to obtain an optimal outcome for you. We are here to help, so please reach out and contact us online or call 866-640-7117 for more information about what we can do for you today.
Gerald A. Rosenthal
Retired
Since opening the firm now known as Rosenthal, Levy, Simon & Sosa more than 40 years ago, Gerald A. Rosenthal has been a dedicated champion of the everyday hero – police officers, firefighters, teachers, nurses, construction workers, farm workers, and more. Passionate about preserving the civil rights of laborers, he has fought tirelessly against giant insurance companies who deny the injured workers their benefits. It’s not just the lawsuit Rosenthal fights to win – he is driven by the opportunity to restore his client’s quality of life.
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