Serious Neck and Back Injuries

Serious neck and back injuries such as slipped disks or herniated disks can have a dramatic impact on your ability to perform work and other daily tasks. At Kraft Davies Olsson PLLC, we aggressively represent those who have suffered neck and back injuries on the job or in any other type of accident. Our experience includes maritime injuries, dock and pier accidents, industrial and construction accidents, motor vehicle accidents and many others.

If you have suffered a serious neck or back injury due to the negligent actions of another, our attorneys can help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages and other costs. For aggressive advocacy you can count on, contact us at 206.624.8844.

The symptoms and outcomes of a neck or back injury vary depending on where the injury is located, and whether it is connected to a spinal cord injury or muscle strain. Common neck and back injuries include:

• Herniated disks
• Lumbar strain and sprain
• Bulging disks
• Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis
• Whiplash
• Paralysis
• Numbness or soreness in the lower back
• Chronic pain
• Radiculopathy (pain or numbness) into the extremities

Because we need to use our necks and backs for almost everything we do, a back or neck injury can have a serious impact on a person's ability to function. Although some back and neck injuries resolve after a few months of treatment with physical therapy or medications, some back injuries can lead to chronic pain that is difficult to treat. Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment could include X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests or even back surgery. More extreme spinal injuries could result in paralysis, paraplegia or quadriplegia. In addition, patients could be required to undergo ongoing physical therapy or work-hardening programs to achieve maximum rehabilitation.

Disk herniation and other serious back injuries can limit your ability to work and function even if they are properly treated. At Kraft Davies Olsson PLLC, our personal injury attorneys take time to investigate the immediate and long-term consequences of your injury. When necessary, we work with qualified medical specialists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists to build a strong claim to pursue compensation against negligent parties. We are highly selective in the cases we handle and only take cases with merit and that will result in favorable outcomes for our clients.

For more information or to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation and case evaluation with one of our skilled lawyers, please contact us. Our firm represents clients in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and throughout King County and Washington state, and also in Alaska.