At The Law Office of Blake Kremer, we recognize that a simple car accident can create long-term medical problems. This could include concerns related to injuries, inability to work, and ongoing pain. As a back injury attorney, you can depend on Attorney Kremer to provide you with accurate, transparent, and honest information about your case. That includes whether or not you can file a claim. Hiring a Tacoma back injury attorney is critical to proving your case in many situations.
What Types of Accidents Can Cause Back Injuries?
Back injuries can occur from most types of car accidents. This includes being struck from behind, which can cause a jarring effect on the spinal column, often creating concern at the base of the head. A T-bone accident, front collision, or a high-speed impact can all cause back injuries. The amount of force, the direction of the strike, and where you are in the vehicle play a role in the injuries you could have.
Car accidents are a very common cause of injuries. Other types of accidents can also cause back injuries. As a Tacoma back injury attorney, Attorney Blake Kremer has seen many types of accidents cause devastating damage. That includes:
- Car accidents involving two passenger vehicles
- Semi-truck accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Other types of vehicles
Even if a motorcycle strikes your vehicle, it could create a whiplash effect in which your head moves back and forth rapidly, creating intense damage to the brain, base of the head, and spinal column. If you are suffering from back pain you did not have before an accident, it’s worth getting help.
Types of Back Injuries After an Accident
A wide range of accident types can occur from a car accident. Our Tacoma back injury attorney may be able to help you determine if your injury relates to a car accident. However, it is always best to turn to a medical professional for a full physical to determine your injuries. Some types of accident injuries include the following:
- Whiplash: Whiplash from a car accident is very common. It happens when the head and neck jerk back and forth suddenly, such as when someone collides with your vehicle. This strains and tears the muscles. It can create long-lasting back pain and mobility problems.
- Soft tissue injuries: You may suffer from sprains, strains, tears in the muscles and tendons, as well as just overall stiffness. This can be painful. Soft tissue injuries can worsen if not cared for properly. Some people also develop chronic muscle spasms from these injuries.
- Disc herniation: The body absorbs a significant amount of force during an accident. This causes the supportive discs within the spinal column to move out of place. Sometimes they rupture or crack. Other times, the spinal column compresses, creating intense pain, especially lower back pain and sciatica. You may also have numbness and tingling.
- Spinal cord injuries: The spinal cord runs within the spinal column. The spinal cord could be impacted if there is damage to any of the discs or bones in the spinal column. This could lead to lacerations, bruising, or severing. Some situations lead to permanent nerve damage.
- Fractures: Painful and often requiring immediate attention, fractures of the spinal column are not uncommon. This is often a compression fracture when a lot of stress is placed on the spinal column, causing damage such as cracks or fissures in the bone.
Learn More About Bone Injuries and Fractures
Medical attention is advised in any of these situations as a first step after the accident. However, some injuries may not be so easy to notice right away. They may develop in the days after your accident. If you begin to feel back pain, seek out a doctor right away to document what is occurring.
Common Back Injury Attorney Questions
Our Tacoma back injury attorney is happy to answer any of your questions for you. We encourage you to contact us to set up a consultation right over the phone to discuss your case.
How do you know if your back injury is serious?
The seriousness of your back injury depends on what your medical professionals tell you. Do you have a loss of mobility? Are you struggling with chronic pain? Work closely with your doctor to determine what steps may be available to help you heal.
How much is a back injury worth in a car accident?
The value of a car accident is often dependent on what’s occurred. For example, a back injury after a car accident is likely to lead to a significant amount of loss. This could include:
- Medical bills from emergency treatment
- Ongoing medical bills for care
- Surgical procedure costs
- Medication costs
- Rehabilitative care
- Lost time at work
- Pain and suffering
Your Tacoma back injury attorney will work to determine the value of your case after gathering all details about your losses. That is a complex process in itself, but we can help you to do this. We encourage you to reach out to discuss your case.
How to Hire a Back Injury Attorney in Tacoma, Washington
A back injury after a car accident is a serious condition if it causes ongoing pain and mobility concerns for you. Working with The Law Office of Blake Kremer provides you with the insight and support you need to understand what your legal options are.
If someone else caused your accident, we will aggressively work to pursue losses. However, you only have 3 years from the date of the accident under Washington law to take action. Do not wait. Instead, contact our team right away to pursue support. This includes gathering evidence, working with your doctors to best understand your injury, and seeking fair compensation.
Don’t speak to an insurance company. Let us help you instead. As a third-generation attorney who was raised to fight for people who are suffering due to the actions of others, you can depend on Attorney Blake Kremer to be by your side.
To get started, contact us to set up a consultation with Blake Kremer. Let’s discuss what occurred. Blake is a Tacoma back injury attorney who is available for virtual meetings to get started, or meet with you at his Tacoma, Washington office. Blake serves Tacoma, as well as the surrounding area, including the Puget Sound, South Sound, and all of Pierce County.
