A back injury can be a nagging experience. Our Maryland back injury lawyers accept new back injury cases every day. At Gelb & Gelb, P.C., we have handled back injury cases in Maryland since our founding in 1954. This is by far the most common type of injury we see. As we will discuss, you should be aware of countless causes of back injuries. No matter the cause of your injury, you can rest assured that our attorneys will leave no stone unturned in getting you the compensation you deserve. Unfortunately, recovering from these injuries physically can take several months of intensive physical therapy. Not only is that inconvenient, but it can be costly. This is why we get involved. We have helped thousands of plaintiffs through this complex legal maze to win compensation.
Whether in trial or via settlement, we understand what your case is worth and will not advise you to take anything less. A back injury can impose physical, emotional, and financial damages. Our experienced Maryland back injury lawyers aim to secure compensation for you. But more than that, we strive to restore your quality of life. We do this by ensuring you receive the best medical care. You should not be overly concerned with cost when you are not at fault for an accident. While you cannot simply “run up the tab” on the defendant, fearing a high medical bill should not inhibit you from receiving excellent medical care. Back injuries rarely go away on their own.
This is especially true if your injury is more significant. This page will guide you through the most common causes of back injuries you need to be aware of, your legal right to compensation for these injuries, and the role our back injury attorneys play in obtaining that compensation.
There are countless causes of back injuries in Maryland. Of course, many of these are due to our own faults and are thus not compensable. On the other hand, several common causes of back injuries fall under a legal theory of negligence. We discuss three of the most common compensable back injuries below.
Whether it is a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, or any other type of vehicle, back injuries are probably the most common type of injury you will see. In the more severe cases, an accident victim may ever suffer paralysis. No matter the severity of your injury, it is critical to speak to a Maryland back injury lawyer to discuss your options. Maryland is known for its busy roads. Whether it is the Capital Beltway, any busy street in Baltimore, or anywhere else in the state, tragedy can strike at any moment. The process of whiplash causes injury every day in Maryland. Naturally, this can cause serious injury to your neck. But it can also strain muscles in your back. This is why one of the most common treatments for a back injury after a vehicle accident is physical therapy and electrotherapy.
Unlike a vehicle accident where another party may be at fault, such is typically not the case for heavy lifting. You may be eligible for a worker’s compensation claim if you injure your back at work. However, that is actually distinct from a personal injury claim, and you should seek out a worker’s compensation attorney to help with a claim against your employer. However, if you injure your back while lifting a heavy object due to the negligence of a third party, it is crucial to speak to a Maryland back injury lawyer. You never know what your case is worth and whether you have the right to compensation. Fortunately, our attorneys offer free consultations to all potential clients.
Workplace accidents consistently result in back injuries within the vein of heavy lifting. Other types of workplace accidents that are common causes of back injuries in Maryland include icy sidewalks, wet floors, poorly maintained properties, or inadequate lighting. In many instances, you have the right to make a worker’s compensation claim, unlike a personal injury claim. While a worker’s compensation claim typically will not get you as much financial compensation as a personal injury settlement, it is often your only option against your employer.
Contact our Maryland back injury attorneys if you have a viable claim.
Sports and recreational activities constantly lead to back injuries in Maryland. However, many participants sign a waiver before engaging in the sport or activity. But note, if you are under 18 in Maryland, executing a waiver contract may only be legally enforceable if your parent also signed it. Moreover, these waivers do not cover all that they seek to cover. For example, if your coach is grossly negligent or acts intentionally to injure you, this can override any waiver that you may have signed, even if your parent also signed the waiver. Accordingly, contacting a Maryland back injury lawyer is critical to learn what options may be available to you.
Before we can discuss compensation for your back injury, we must be able to establish negligence by the defendant tortfeasor, whoever that may be. To do so, we must establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the tortfeasor breached some duty owed to you as a foreseeable plaintiff. They may breach that duty either by act or omission. If that breach is a legal cause of your back injury, you should be entitled to compensation, assuming other standard facts of your case. Then the question becomes, what compensation are you entitled to as a back injury victim?
Assuming the foregoing, you are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, past and future. Past medical expenses related to your injury are self-explanatory. However, any future medical expenses causally related to your injury are also worth noting. Although, we must calculate what those expenses are in advance. It is not as simple as an unlimited spigot of compensation you can turn on when you see fit. Instead, it is one settlement or judgment at trial.
Additionally, you are entitled to lost wages and loss of future earning capacity so long as your doctor excuses the time missed from work. Lastly, you are entitled to compensation for the pain and suffering of dealing with this injury. This is a subjective, intangible, noneconomic damage. However, it is legitimate. What it is worth will depend on the will of the jury and how sympathetic they are to your injury.
A Maryland back injury lawyer will do countless things to benefit your case. Here, we highlight some of the most notable benefits.
The Maryland back injury lawyers at Gelb & Gelb can help you get the compensation you deserve. Call our office for a free consultation at (202) 331-7227.
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