Kenner Neck and Back Injury Lawyer

Expert Kenner Neck and Back Injury Attorney

If you’ve hurt your neck or back in an accident, you shouldn’t have to suffer because of someone else’s negligence. That’s where a Kenner neck and back injury lawyer can step in.

At The Lucky Law Firm, our Kenner personal injury lawyers represent clients throughout Jefferson County, and we take the time to look at what happened, how you were hurt, and what you’re likely facing going forward.

About Us

At The Lucky Law Firm, our team combines three decades of experience with a personal approach to representation. As an award-winning team, we’re proud of the results and recognition we’ve earned, but our focus stays where it belongs: on our clients.*

Common Causes of Neck and Back Injuries

In 2024, 54.5 million people received medical treatment for preventable injuries across the United States. Neck and back injuries can occur in all kinds of accidents.

Sometimes you know right away that something’s wrong. Other times, the pain and stiffness don’t really set in until hours or even days later.

Some of the most common causes of neck and back injuries include:

• Rear-end collisions, head-on crashes, and side-impact accidents can put tremendous force on the spine.
• Falls, heavy lifting, equipment accidents, and other incidents can cause serious damage.
• Landing hard on your back or twisting your neck can result in injuries ranging from muscle strains to disc problems.
• Poorly maintained floors, inadequate lighting, and other hazards can contribute to preventable accidents.

A potential neck and back injury claim needs evidence connecting the accident to the harm you suffered. Looking closely at how the accident happened can help identify who might be responsible and what evidence needs to be preserved.

Neck and Back Conditions That Could Require Compensation

Connecting your injury to the accident by using medical records, imaging, treatment history, and the timing of your symptoms is the foundation of every neck and back injury claim. Depending on the circumstances of your case, injuries that could require compensation for long-term losses include:

• Whiplash and cervical strains
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Fractured vertebrae
• Spinal cord injuries
• Paralysis
• Muscle and ligament damage
• Persistent pain

Several of these involve damage to the muscles, ligaments, and tendons, which can leave behind stiffness and sharp pain long after the accident.

If you’re dealing with injuries after an accident, our Kenner neck and back pain attorneys can help you document the connection between what happened and the pain you’re experiencing.

Proving Liability Under Louisiana Neck Injury Laws

Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315, if someone’s actions or negligence cause you to get hurt, that person could be responsible for paying for the harm they caused. However, in order to prove negligence, the evidence needs to support the following factors:

• Duty, where the other person or business had a duty to act responsibly.
• Breach, where the other person or business failed to act responsibly.
• Causation, where the other person or business’s breach of duty directly caused your injury.
• Damages, where the injury you suffered caused financial or psychological losses.

Louisiana’s comparative fault rules can also affect the amount someone is awarded in damages. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2323, even if you’re partially responsible for your injuries, so long as you’re 50% or less responsible, you can recover damages.

However, those damages are then reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. That’s why understanding the applicable neck injury laws can give you a clearer idea of what needs to be proven and what could affect your potential recovery.

Damages in a Neck and Back Injury Case

Depending on the circumstances of your case, you could be entitled to damages for your losses. Those damages could include:

• Medical bills and future medical expenses
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Prescription medications
• Lost wages
• Reduced future earning capacity
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life

When our Kenner neck and back injury attorneys evaluate a neck and back injury claim, we look beyond the bills you’ve already received and consider how the injury may continue to affect your life.

FAQs

Can a Neck Injury Affect a Person’s Ability to Work?

Yes, a neck injury can affect a person’s ability to work depending on its severity, symptoms, treatment requirements, and job duties. Pain, restricted movement, numbness, headaches, or medication side effects could all interfere with ordinary responsibilities.

Documentation from healthcare providers and employers can help establish work-related limitations when evaluating how an injury has affected someone’s employment and their ability to earn income.

Can an Old Medical Condition Affect an Injury Case?

Yes, an old medical condition can affect an injury case, but it doesn’t automatically stop you from seeking compensation. Medical records can be reviewed to determine a person’s condition before an accident and whether the incident aggravated an existing problem. Separating a preexisting condition from new accident-related harm can become important when determining causation and evaluating the extent of someone’s losses.

How Much Time Do I Have to File a Neck and Back Injury Claim?

The amount of time that you have to file a neck and back injury claim is dictated by Louisiana’s statutes of limitations for personal injury. Under Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1, that means you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. However, exceptions can apply, which makes it very important to consult with legal counsel as soon as possible.

Do You Always Have to Go to Court for a Neck and Back Injury Case?

You don’t always have to go to court for a neck and back injury case. Many personal injury disputes are resolved through negotiations with the insurance company or even through a settlement that’s reached before needing to go to trial. However, filing a civil claim might become necessary if neither party can agree on fair compensation.

Hire a Neck and Back Injury Lawyer: Local Representation Makes a Difference

When you need to hire a neck and back injury lawyer, it helps to have someone on your side who actually knows the area. At The Lucky Law Firm, PLC, we’re local to Jefferson Parish, which means we’re already familiar with the legal landscape in Kenner.

Our team regularly appears before the Jefferson Parish First Parish Court and the 24th Judicial District Court, meaning we’re familiar with the local procedures, courtroom expectations, and practical considerations that can affect how a case moves forward.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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