Back and spine injuries are among the most serious injuries that people suffer in motor vehicle accidents in South Carolina. These painful and devastating injuries change victims’ lives. They impact the lives of their family members as well. If you or a loved one has suffered one of these injuries in an auto accident or any other type of incident involving another person’s negligence, you need to work with an attorney who will understand your injury and know what it takes to pursue just compensation for you. Contact our Rock Hill personal injury lawyers today!
At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC, we can help you to rebuild your life. We will focus on how a back or spine injury has affected you and your loved ones and aggressively seek an outcome that addresses the harm that you have suffered. Experience, compassion, and attention to detail will be our guiding principles throughout your case.
To learn more about how our spine and back injury lawyers can assist you, call or reach us online today. We are based in Rock Hill and serve clients throughout surrounding communities in South Carolina. Our consultations are always free, and we strive to help our clients recover lost wages, pay their medical bills, and get fair compensation for any pain and suffering caused by their injuries.
How Can Our Rock Hill Back and Spine Injury Lawyers Help You?
A catastrophic personal injury case requires a great deal of skill to resolve. Our firm will pay close attention to the details as we carefully work through each aspect of your back and spine injury case. The services our legal team at McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC can provide to you include:
- Consultation – It all starts with a close review of the facts. We listen closely and look for all possible options in your case. Sometimes, the smallest details can make a major difference in a case. Additionally, we can answer any questions you may have about your legal rights and the process your case may involve.
- Full investigation – We will gather all evidence that we need to establish liability and damages in your back and spine injury case. As part of our investigation, we will gather your medical records, talk with doctors, meet with law enforcement officers, review photos and video, and document the scene of your accident.
- Tracking of your medical care and treatment – Serious back and spine injuries typically require lengthy and expensive medical care. Making matters worse, you may be unable to work due to your injury. We can work with your health care provider or other creditors if you encounter any problems with your medical expenses and bills while your case is being resolved. Your health and well-being will always be our top priority.
- Consultation with experts – We may consult with highly-qualified medical experts to review your injuries and treatment. Experts can help us to better understand how your injuries will affect you in the long term. They can also help us to present a persuasive case to the insurance company or to the jury.
- Settlement negotiations – We recognize that our clients want to wrap up their cases sooner rather than later. We will use our decades of experience and our strong reputation as skilled litigators to leverage your case for settlement.
- Presentation of your case at trial – We resolve many cases through settlement negotiations. However, we are highly skilled litigators. We will be ready to go to trial and take on the insurance company in the courtroom.
We know how many people in South Carolina are concerned about paying for a lawyer – even when they have suffered life-changing harm such as a back and spine injury. We will represent you on a contingency fee basis. So, you will not pay a fee for our legal services unless we secure compensation for you.
Understanding Back and Spine Injuries
The back and spine have several components that are highly susceptible to damage in a car crash or other type of accident. Those components include:
- Brain stem – This is the trunk at the base of the skull which follows down into the spinal cord. If the brain stem sustains damage in an accident, a person can suffer breathing difficulty, speech problems, balance issues, dizziness, nausea, and many other health problems.
- Spinal cord – This consists of the nerves and fibers that control your entire body. Damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis. A complete spinal cord injury results in a total lack of sensation and function below the injury site. With an incomplete spinal cord injury, a person may still have some sensation or function below the point of the injury. The higher the point of injury, the more severe damage a person will suffer. For instance, a lower spinal cord injury may result in paraplegia (loss of function and sensation in the lower extremities). However, a person with an injury in the middle or upper back may suffer from quadriplegia (paralysis in all four limbs).
- Spinal column – This structure protects the spinal cord. It consists of vertebrae, which are made of bone and cartilage. When damaged, vertebrae can fracture, shatter or become dislocated. A victim may suffer excruciating pain and discomfort. In the worst cases, underlying damage to the nerves inside the spinal cord can cause paralysis or permanent pain, tingling, numbness, or immobility.
- Discs – These are small “shock absorbers” that lie between each vertebra. They are made of cartilage. They help your spine to flex and bend. However, spinal column damage can cause bulging or herniated discs. These personal injuries can be highly painful and debilitating.
