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Welcome to our Massachusetts back injury information site.
Our Boston, MA back injuries lawyers and workers compensation
attorneys are available to advise you on your best course of legal
action if you have suffered a back injury. Back injuries can be very
costly, physically and financially. Under Boston, Massachusetts’
law, if you have been injured in an accident that was caused by
another person’s carelessness or recklessness, you may be entitled
to recover damages that include medical costs, property loss, lost
wages, and pain and suffering.
Please call
Kantrovitz & Associates’ lawyers for an assessment of your case
(800) 809-0188. We can offer critical advice in
preserving evidence and preparing your case.
Millions of Americans suffer back pain
every year. As many as 60% to 80% of adults endure some back pain in
their lives. The majority of back injuries are most commonly
suffered while on the job. Other major causes of back injuries are
slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents. Back injuries can also
be caused by acts of violence or sports-related injuries. Back
injuries cost our American industries 10 to 14 billion dollars in
workers' compensation costs and about 100 million lost work days
annually.
There are a several types of back
injuries, which include spinal cord injuries, slipped or herniated
disc and compression fractures. Whiplash is not considered a back
injury as many people think.
Prevention of back injuries and pain
is best managed through proper lifting and bending techniques, and
proper posture. Although proper posture, conditioning and body
mechanics are keys to preventing back injuries, back problems caused
by accidents cannot always be prevented.
If you, or a loved one, have been the
victim of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may
be able to obtain compensation for your medical and rehabilitation
costs, as well as lost wages. Litigation is often the only way to
ensure that you receive the compensation that you are entitled to.
You should consult an attorney immediately regarding your injuries,
because most insurance policies are not sufficient to cover expenses
related to serious back injuries. Your attorney will likely make
arrangements for your medical bills to be paid out of any future
settlement, which allows you to focus on recovery. Normally, a
Letter of Protection will be sent by the attorney’s office to your
medical providers, notifying them that you are involved in a lawsuit
against the person who injured you.
The most often asked question
regarding this type of lawsuit (classified as personal injury) is,
“What is the value of my claim?” This is dependent on a variety of
factors; such as previous verdicts, cost of medical bills, type of
injury, disability rating given to you by your physician, liability
of the person who injured you and the amount of your lost wages.
An attorney with experience in
handling accidents resulting in back injuries can help you achieve a
greater settlement, and can guide you through the entire legal
process. Having an attorney on your side is the most efficient route
to settling a case and getting the compensation that you deserve. So
please contact our offices today.
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