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Back injuries are one of the most common forms of injury sustained by California residents. While most back injuries heal themselves, many times a serious accident can lead to a severe back injury and further medical problems. Countless injuries are caused by vehicle accidents, assaults, or slips and falls. In a case involving serious injury, it is important to contact a Northern California severe back injury lawyer for a free consultation. Proving that another party’s negligence caused your back injury can be complex and often requires gathering medical records, accident evidence, and expert opinions to clearly establish fault and damages.
The severity of a back injury may not fully reveal itself until months or years after the accident. Doctors may rely on diagnostic tools such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, or other imaging studies to identify disc damage, nerve compression, or spinal injuries that are not immediately visible. It is essential to undergo a thorough medical examination after an accident to be certain there is no potential for further damage. Some back injuries cause acute pain that resolves within weeks or months, while others develop into chronic conditions lasting 12 weeks or longer, making early diagnosis and documentation critical. A Northern California severe back injury attorney may be able to recover significant monetary damages to pay for all medical needs related to your injury. Many back injury cases resolve through settlement, but if insurers refuse to offer fair compensation, your attorney can pursue your claim in court to seek the full value of your losses.
Serious consequences may arise from a severe back injury, including complete bodily paralysis. While some back injuries involve muscle strains or temporary pain, injuries affecting the spinal cord or nerves carry far greater risks and often require aggressive legal and medical intervention. Paralysis usually occurs after a major blow to the neck, but cases of paralysis stemming from blows to the lower back have also been reported. These blows often occur during an auto accident, a fall, an assault, a sports related activity, or because of gunshot wounds. The back contains a complicated network of nerves and bones, and even a minor, freakish accident can result in a severe back injury.
The law firm of Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey has over thirty years of experience litigating severe injury cases in San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and Northern California. Your initial consultation is free, allowing you to discuss your back injury, ask questions, and understand your legal options without any upfront cost. We encourage you to contact our office today for a free consultation.
Our Northern California and San Francisco severe back injury attorneys are not paid unless and until we win your case. This contingency-fee structure aligns our interests with yours and ensures you have access to experienced legal representation regardless of your financial situation. Our payment comes only at the end of a successfully settled back injury lawsuit, and only from a small portion of the award. These fees, known as contingency fees, allow clients to file a lawsuit without any down payment.
If you or someone you love has suffered from an accident and you believe it has resulted in a severe back injury you may be entitled to significant monetary compensation. Compensation may include payment for current and future medical care, rehabilitation, lost income, reduced earning capacity, and pain and suffering related to your back injury. Pain from severe back injuries may be localized in the back but can spread to other limbs as well. Chronic back pain can interfere with your ability to work, sleep, and perform daily activities, often requiring long-term treatment, rehabilitation, or permanent lifestyle adjustments. Some pains caused by a back injury may seem to be unrelated to the back but may in fact be directly caused by the injury.
It is important to contact our Northern California and San Francisco severe back injury lawyers as soon after your accident as possible. California law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim, and missing this deadline can permanently bar you from recovering compensation, even if your back injury is severe. Never sign any documents or agree to any amount of guilt before speaking with an experienced attorney. Accepting a settlement too early can leave you responsible for long-term medical costs, future surgeries, or ongoing pain that may not be fully understood at the time of the offer.
Your own insurance company may try to force you to settle for a much lower amount of money than you are legally owed. Insurance adjusters often downplay the seriousness of back injuries or argue that pain is pre-existing, making legal representation critical to protecting your claim. Our lawyers will fight for your best interests in these situations. This includes investigating the cause of your injury, identifying all liable parties, handling communications with insurance companies, and negotiating aggressively for a fair settlement or preparing your case for trial if necessary.
The law firm of Gillin, Jacobson, Ellis, Larsen & Lucey handles cases throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Your case is supported by a legal team experienced in coordinating medical records, expert evaluations, and case strategy to reduce stress and protect your interests throughout the process. Contact any one of our offices for a free and confidential evaluation today.
ACERCA DEL CRÍTICO
Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin es socio fundador de GJEL Accident Attorneys y ejerce como abogado especializado en lesiones personales en los tribunales estatales y federales de California desde 1970. Obtuvo su título de Juris Doctor en la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Chicago y cofundó GJEL en 1972. A lo largo de su carrera, Andy ha ayudado a cientos de demandantes lesionados a obtener indemnizaciones, incluyendo múltiples acuerdos y veredictos de siete cifras. Se especializa en casos de lesiones graves y muerte por negligencia y cuenta con la calificación AV Preeminent de Martindale-Hubbell, con el reconocimiento de Super Lawyers y Best Lawyers in America.
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