Injuries to the neck or back can cause pain and limit function for the rest of your life. Even if you’re fortunate enough to fully recover, it could take months or years. In the meantime, you’ll suffer considerable pain, inconvenience, and financial strain.
A Litchfield back and neck injury lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC can help you get compensation for your injury. Our catastrophic injury attorneys have been representing people like you for decades and have the knowledge and skills to ensure you receive maximum compensation.
Injuries to the neck and back can have a devastating impact on your quality of life. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, any movement can be excruciatingly painful. People with neck or back injuries often have weakness in their limbs and limited mobility.
If you can’t turn your head, it’s not safe for you to drive or supervise young children. If you have a back injury, you may not be able to sit, stand, or lie comfortably. You may not be able to bend or twist your torso.
If another party had a role in causing the accident that harmed you, you can hold them liable for your losses. However, Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 requires you to bring a lawsuit within two years of the accident. You should contact a Litchfield attorney at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC as quickly as possible to allow us time to perform a thorough investigation before the deadline for filing your lawsuit expires. Some time frames can be even shorter.
A party is financially liable to an injured person when their conduct was negligent and the negligence was a direct cause of the injury. Someone is considered negligent when they didn’t use a reasonable degree of caution considering the circumstances. Even if your carelessness was a factor in the accident, Connecticut General Statutes § 52-572h allows you to collect compensation if you weren’t primarily responsible for your injuries.
A D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC attorney in Litchfield will investigate the situation that caused your neck or back injury. If you were hurt in a vehicle accident, the at-fault driver, vehicle manufacturer, or local government responsible for road maintenance may be liable for your injuries.
Falls are another frequent cause of neck and back injuries. If you were hurt in a fall in a public place, the property owner, business owner, lessee, or management company could be liable. These parties could also be liable if your injuries resulted from criminal activity on someone else’s premises.
If you suffered a broken neck or a spinal cord injury, proving the injury is straightforward. Imaging studies such as X-rays will clearly show the damage.
Unfortunately, many debilitating neck and back injuries do not show up on X-rays and may require an ultrasound, MRI, or electromyography to reach a firm diagnosis. Securing a health insurer’s approval for these expensive tests is often challenging. However, without a definitive diagnosis, the insurer for the party who caused the accident is unlikely to offer a reasonable settlement.
The attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi in Litchfield have decades of experience obtaining compensation for people with soft tissue injuries, nerve damage, herniated discs, and similar injuries. We will aggressively negotiate with the responsible parties’ insurers so that your compensation reflects the injury’s impact on your quality of life.
Neck and back injuries can disrupt your life in every imaginable way. Unfortunately, proving that your injuries are real can sometimes be challenging.
Work with a Litchfield neck and back injury lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, a law firm that has been representing injured people in the local area for decades. Our attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and experience to get you the maximum compensation. We offer free initial consultations and can meet with you remotely or in person, so reach out to us today to get started.
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If you or someone you love has suffered an injury or illness, you need to take immediate action so we can start our investigation. It’s not just a legal matter; it’s about helping you rebuild your life.
We have a proven track record of success. Other lawyers refer their cases to us because we have the experience and resources to resolve these complex matters.
It’s important that you contact us right away, before evidence disappears and critical legal deadlines expire. Our office is centrally located in Watertown and we offer legal counsel to victims and their families throughout Connecticut. Contact us online or by phone to schedule a free remote or in-person consultation.
