Back Injury

Experienced Lawyers Fighting For Compensation For Clients With A Back Injury

Back injuries are not only serious, but they can also forever change how a patient functions in life. In the past, our lawyers have worked with clients who were injured in accidents such as:

• Auto Accidents
• Refinery Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents 
• Work Accidents

In each case, we fully review the accident that caused the injury, determine who was at fault, consult with medical experts, prepare evidence, and then either negotiate a settlement or fight aggressively in court.

Why Should I Consider Filing A Back Injury Lawsuit?

Our Delaware legal team always fights for the maximum compensation in each case. Compensation can provide full monetary coverage for past and future:

• Medical Expenses
• Lost Wages
• Physical Pain and Suffering
• Emotional Trauma

This is incredibly important because the average cost of medical care over a lifetime with a back injury can cost a patient anywhere between $80,000 and $3,000,000 in treatments.

If I Injured My Back At Work Can I Sue My Employer?

No, generally speaking, back injury lawsuits cannot be filed against an employer because of workers’ compensation. However, in many cases, a third party contributed to the accident and the lawsuit is then filed against this party. For example, if a construction worker slips and falls on electrical cords that should have been secured by a contractor, they can pursue legal action against the contractor. Or, if a delivery driver sustains a back injury in a rear-end auto accident, they can file a lawsuit against the negligent driver.

These lawsuits can be filed at the same time as a workers’ compensation claim.

Delaware Attorneys Handling Workers’ Compensation Claims And Appeals

The legal team at Schuster Jechetti LLP can help with both your initial workers’ compensation claim or appeal. We are deeply familiar with both workers’ compensation law and the common mistakes that are made on claim forms that could result in a denial.

Let us speak with the insurance companies on your behalf so that you can focus entirely on getting the medical care that you need. After all, without proper care, back injuries can lead to a deterioration of the spine, causing further permanent damage down the road including painful arthritis. Even with proper care, back injuries can be debilitating. We know this and we work tirelessly to ensure you are getting the maximum payout possible from workers’ compensation.

Why Should I File A Lawsuit And File For Workers’ Comp?

Even if workers’ compensation insurance pays out the maximum amount it still won’t cover all of the losses that a patient will encounter over their lifetime. The compensation that can come from a settlement or successful verdict can make up for the additional losses.