Brooklyn & Staten Island Attorneys Serving Clients with Neck & Back Injury Claims
At SBSM, PC we know New York Worker Injury Laws
Neck and back injuries include some of the most painful and debilitating injuries we can possibly suffer. They can limit and sometimes complete eliminate our ability to work and often involve extensive rehabilitative therapy and economic hardship. Common side effects of experiencing neck and back injuries are:
- Pain
- Decreased mobility
- Muscle spasms
- Nerve damage
- Inability to perform job functions
These injuries are common in construction and industrial job settings, and workers with these skills sets often find it difficult to go on light-duty office jobs they are unfamiliar with. If you experience a back or neck injury at work and it limits your ability to work or renders you completely disabled, you might qualify for workers’ compensation or Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits help you pay your bills and maintain a lifestyle you enjoy. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you receive all the benefits you qualify for.
Our skilled attorneys have years of experience handling neck and back injury claims
Injuries to the neck and spinal cord involve damage to extremely sensitive and vital body parts. These particular injuries often result in “hidden pains,” which can be difficult to prove because no one can see them and insurance companies might doubt your claim. Insurance companies often minimalize your injuries in an attempt to get you to accept a settlement that is insufficient to pay your bills. Our attorneys can assist you with your claim and help ensure that your are provided for now and down the road. We are familiar with an array of neck and back injuries including:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Herniated discs
- Nerve impingement
- Lower back sprains
- Paralysis
- Whiplash
We proudly serve Brooklyn and Staten Island working class and disabled persons
Although sometimes difficult to detect, injuries to the neck and back can be very serious, costly and painful. Employers often try to minimalize the extent of your injuries to avoid high insurance premiums and insurance companies want to protect their bottom lines. These things make having one of our experienced New York attorneys at your side a very wise decision. We can answer your legal questions about workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income and long-term disability.
Call us today to set up an appointment to discuss your options
If you are experiencing neck, back or a combination of both injuries, contact the law offices of Severance, Burko, Spalter & Masone, PC to discuss your options. Your initial consultation is free and we take cases on a contingency fee basis, so you won’t have to pay us anything unless we recover for you. Call us today to set up an appointment at our Brooklyn or Staten Island office. Together we will get you the compensation you deserve.