Neck and back injuries are serious injuries and, sadly, frequent happen in auto accidents. Attorney David Komie understands. As a personal injury lawyer with tons of experience, he has helped hundreds of people who have suffered catastrophic injuries in different types of auto accidents.
David, however, it not like your typical lawyer. He rarely wears a suit, hits the rock scene in a band and has dreadlocks. Many people ask, “Is that guy really a lawyer?” The answer is yes. He’s recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars for injured musicians, artists and many people throughout Austin who have suffered injuries in a wide range of personal injuries.
Despite his dreads, David has earned a reputation as one of Austin’s top personal injury attorneys.
Hundreds Of Successful Neck And Back Recoveries
David has seen catastrophic neck and back injuries resulting from just about every imaginable accident. Motorcycle accidents, car wrecks, slip and falls – they have successfully recovered significant awards, settlements and verdicts for claims just like yours.
Just a few of the most common neck and back injury cases they’ve handled include:
- Sprains and strains
- Herniated discs
- Fractured cervical spine (broken neck)
- Facet joint injuries
- Whiplash
- Fractured vertebrae
- Soft tissue injuries
- Partial or total paralysis
Whiplash Injuries
One of the most common types of injury which victims typically experience in car accidents is whiplash. The sudden forward and backward movement of the neck and head causes injury to the neck joints and upper back due to overstretching, which damages ligaments and tendons located in the neck. Of course, whiplash can occur in any accident where any such motions occur.
Every person’s whiplash injury has its own unique and different circumstances. It is impossible to make a general statement about how long an individual’s whiplash symptoms may last or what the long-term effects are likely to be. It all depends on how the injury occurred, along with the severity of it.
Common symptoms of whiplash include:
- Pain in the neck with or without reduced mobility
- Pain in the upper or lower back or both
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Numbness in the arms
- Weakness in the legs
- Sleeping difficulties
- Travel anxiety
If you were involved in even a minor crash which occurred at moderate speed, you are more likely to experience short-term symptoms of whiplash. However, if you were in a more serious, violent collision at high speeds, there is a higher percentage that you may sustain more severe stiffness and pain in the neck and upper back.
With proper care, many mild whiplash cases heal within six to nine months. However, over 20% of those who suffer from whiplash injuries continue to suffer from pain, restricted movement, and weakness two years after their collision.
Let David Manage The Lawyer Stuff
If you suffered a neck injury, you have a ton of stuff to worry about. Surgery, rehab, kids, family, job stuff – you name it. Let David handle the legal stuff. He knows the law and knows what he’s doing. He knows how to gather the right evidence needed to make a strong case and how to work with insurance companies that often pay out these claims.
What If My Injury Happened A While Ago?
Texas has a two-year time frame to file a personal injury lawsuit. Sadly, it can take a long time for some neck and back injuries to manifest. Even if your accident occurred weeks or months ago, you might have realized the extent of your injury just recently.
That’s why you shouldn’t hold off any longer. Contact David today to get started.
Call Now. Free Consultations. You Have Nothing To Lose.
David always offers free consults. Call 512-338-0900 to schedule an appointment to talk about the accident and what they can do for you. You can also send an email.
David Komie has what it takes to fight for maximum compensation after an accident. He’s the “attorney that rocks.”