Three Things To Keep In Mind About A Back Injury Sustained Because Of Perceived Negligence

Slipping, falling, and sustaining a back injury that you believe resulted from someone else's negligence means that you may have a worthwhile personal injury case on your hands. You'll want to hire an attorney who specializes in this area right away so that he or she can begin to document the nature of your injury and prepare to file a case. Because of how complicated they can be, back injuries can be tricky. Therefore, it's important to heed the attorney's advice and see one or more specialists that he or she recommends. Here are three things to keep in mind about a back injury.

It May Never Fully Go Away

One of the difficulties of sustaining a back issue is that unlike some other injuries, your back may never get back to 100 percent. For example, when you break a bone, you get it reset and a cast put on it. After the cast comes off, the affected limb is essentially back to 100 percent. With back injuries, damage to the discs or nerves don't always heal like with other types of injuries. This could mean that you're nursing some degree of back pain, even if it's minimal, indefinitely. You absolutely want to keep this point in mind as you work on the case and mull over any settlement offers.

It Can Lead To Other Physical Issues

Because of the spine's central location in your body and key role in your overall movement, an injury to this part of your body can affect other areas. Perhaps the back injury is able to be fixed through physical therapy or chiropractic care. But, until the issue is fixed, you may be sitting awkwardly to minimize your back pain — and your sitting posture could lead to hip problems. You want to ensure that you're compensated fairly so that you have enough resources to treat the back issue and any other related problems.

It Can Dramatically Impact Your Quality Of Life

Few physical injuries can harm your quality of life to the same degree as a back injury. When you've hurt your back, you may have pain whether you're standing, sitting, walking, or lying down. Your sleep quality may decline, you may be unable to work at your job, and the hobbies that you used to enjoy may no longer be possible. Additionally, the pain can lead to depression and affect your life in that way.

Contact a law firm, like Wells and McElwee, for more help.