Back and spine injuries can mean a lifetime of care, making accurate valuation critical.
Range of Severity
These injuries run from herniated discs and chronic pain to partial or complete paralysis. Even 'soft tissue' back injuries can be permanent and debilitating.
Documenting the Injury
Imaging, specialist evaluations, and a consistent treatment history are essential, because insurers aggressively dispute back injuries as pre-existing or exaggerated.
Future Medical Costs
Serious spine cases require a life-care plan projecting surgeries, therapy, equipment, and assistance. These future costs are recoverable and often dwarf the immediate bills.
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