Ann Arbor Back and Neck Injury Lawyer

Insightful Back and Neck Injury Lawyer in Ann Arbor, MI

The human spine can absorb an impressive amount of trauma, but sometimes the tremendous forces in an automobile collision are more than a person’s body can bear. Bones and ligaments literally reach a breaking point, resulting in painful and possibly permanent injuries.

The Ann Arbor personal injury attorneys of Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, have extensive experience with back and neck injuries. Whether the injuries occurred in a motor vehicle accident or from negligent medical care, we identify the responsible parties and fight the insurance companies for your full compensation.

We know that a back injury or neck injury can be very disabling. We are committed to relieving your immediate hardships and covering your future care needs.

Serious Injuries To The Spine

We have recovered damages for a wide spectrum of serious neck and back injuries:

• Broken neck (cervical fracture)
• Fractured vertebrae in the back
• Herniated disk or slipped disk
• Broken tailbone or cracked pelvis
• Spinal cord trauma and paralysis

Soft tissue cases such as whiplash typically do not meet the threshold for serious injury under Michigan law. However, you should seek medical attention for back or neck pain after a car accident, especially sharp pains or symptoms that worsen. These could be signs of a dangerous fracture, disk injury or spinal cord damage.

We coordinate with clients, doctors, surgeons, physical therapists and other professionals to document the disabling effects of a neck or back injury. This may include chronic pain, loss of range of motion, inability to sit or stand for long periods, difficulty sleeping and interference with activities of daily living. Accident victims can be compensated for ongoing medical care, loss of wages and future earnings, permanent disability, and pain and suffering.

Contact Our Ann Arbor Back and Neck Injury Attorneys Today

Insurance companies commonly deny treatments or downplay the effects of back and neck injuries. We will fight for the care you need and the compensation you deserve.

Schedule a free consultation with one of our accomplished and compassionate lawyers. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, can be reached by phone at 734-545-8421 or through our convenient online contact form.

Serving Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan

A serious accident can leave an injured person facing hospitalization, rehabilitation, lost income, property damage, and uncertainty about the future. When another driver, business, or individual causes preventable harm, obtaining fair compensation may require more than filing an insurance claim. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC represents injured people and grieving families throughout Ann Arbor, applying decades of experience in serious personal injury and wrongful death litigation.

The firm handles claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, distracted-driving, and drunk-driving accidents, as well as cases involving brain injuries, spinal injuries, burns, broken bones, and other catastrophic harm. Civil injury lawsuits arising in Washtenaw County may be handled through the Washtenaw County Trial Court in downtown Ann Arbor, while other accident-related matters may involve the appropriate district court or local agencies. The firm investigates how an accident occurred, gathers medical and financial evidence, and addresses insurance-company efforts to dispute responsibility or minimize the value of a claim.

Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC serves residents throughout Downtown Ann Arbor, Kerrytown, Burns Park, Water Hill, the Old West Side, Arbor Hills, and nearby communities including Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and Pittsfield Township. Accidents may occur along Interstate 94, U.S. Route 23, M-14, Washtenaw Avenue, Plymouth Road, or heavily traveled streets near the University of Michigan. Whether a client has suffered a disabling injury or lost a family member, experienced legal representation can make the difference between accepting an inadequate insurance outcome and pursuing compensation that reflects the full consequences of the accident.

Helping Injury Victims Throughout Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor combines busy interstate corridors, university traffic, pedestrian and bicycle activity, residential neighborhoods, and growing commercial districts. From the University of Michigan campus and downtown streets to areas surrounding Briarwood Mall and the Washtenaw Avenue corridor, serious crashes can occur in many settings. Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC helps injured residents and families pursue accountability while addressing the medical, financial, and personal effects of an accident.

Ann Arbor, MI Back and Neck Injury Additional Resources:

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• The First Steps in Treating a Spinal Cord Injury