Back and spinal injuries are the most common serious injuries in accident cases, and the most disputed. They range from herniated discs that need injections or surgery to spinal cord damage that causes permanent paralysis. This page collects every spine and back injury guide on this site.
Insurers almost always argue that back injuries were pre-existing. Many adults have some disc degeneration on an MRI, and adjusters use that to blame age instead of the crash. Illinois law is clear: a negligent driver is responsible for aggravating a prior condition. Medical records from before and after the accident settle the argument.
Treatment paths shape claim value. A strain that resolves with physical therapy is one case. A herniated disc with radiating pain, injections, and a fusion surgery is another. Spinal cord injuries with paralysis need lifetime care plans worth millions. Each guide below matches a specific injury and treatment level.
Do not settle a back injury claim before you know whether the injury is permanent. Early offers come fast precisely because insurers want to close the file before an MRI or a surgical recommendation raises the value. Read the guides below before you take any offer.
All Guides in This Section
Spinal and back injury guides
- Herniated Disc Injuries from Car Accidents in Chicago
- How Spinal Cord Injury Damages Are Calculated in Illinois
- Life Care Plans for Spinal Cord Injury Victims in Chicago
- Paralysis from Accidents: Legal Rights and Compensation in Chicago
- Rehabilitation After a Spinal Cord Injury in Chicago
- Spinal Cord Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents in Chicago
- Spinal Cord Injuries from Truck Accidents in Chicago
- Spinal Cord Injuries in Construction Accidents in Chicago
- Spinal Fractures from Falls: Legal Options in Chicago
- Whiplash vs. Serious Spinal Injury: Know the Difference
Talk to a Chicago Injury Lawyer for Free
Phillips Law Offices handles spinal cord and back injury cases across Chicago and Illinois. The consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win. Call (312) 346-4262 or contact us online. Our office is at 161 N Clark St Suite 4925, Chicago, IL 60601.