Finding An Attorney In New York For Herniated Disc And Spinal Cord Injuries
I went to neruologist and got x-rays and she gave me phsyical therapy. It did not help at all. What should i do..Where should i go. What doctor?
My wife and I were in an auto accident in Feb 08. It was in our 1993 Chevy truck. The other driver ran a red light and hit the driver side. As a result my head broke out the driver side window. I did not go to the ER in the ambulance we drove after the report was filed with the police. I went for neck and low back pain and wife sustained buises to her right arm and right knee. They did a Catscan that ruled I had severe whiplash and for the back pain they told me to folow up with a chiro. I recieved 2 month of treatment from them for my back. I actually stopped going because the visits started hurting. After not going for a week or so. It still hurt a getting out of bed and every now and then it would remind me. I am a police officer and light duty is not an option. Anything can happen at anytime. About a month ago I woke on a day off and I couldn’t walk without have back pain and shooting pain around my ribs, breathing hurt.I thought it was the way I slept. cont.
The pain persisted all day. I decided to sleep on another bed. All night and the next morning PAIN,PAIN,PAIN. So I went to the ER I couldn’t even made it from the car to the door. After 7 hours of getting my pain under control.|The ER doctor advised that I have a herniated disc and gave me a week off work. So in bed on my back for four days pain lets up enough to return to work. I followed up with my doctor who gave me more pain medication and sent me for x-rays. Now at work I have to get out of my patrol car periodically because my legs go numb. |I have stopped wearing my bulletproof vest because it helps a little. BAD IDEA I know but what do I do Find a new career. Still have to go back to see what x-rays showed but I am wondering what to do about the injury settlement. We already settled the vehicle part. The damages were 00 to the vehicle totalling it. Considering the truck was worth 00.
All help from claim personal would be great!!!!!!!!!
MORE INFO medical bill so far are @ 00
I was in an auto accident three months ago. I still have back and neck pain. I was originally sent to physical therapy which didn’t help. My doc. then sent me to a chiropractor who has helped a little, but just can’t seem to fix it. He took X-rays and found I have spondylosis (I guess I already had it but didn’t know. It was just aggravated by the accident) and scoliosis (which I knew I had). Both of these things are complicating my healing from the accident. The chiro doc is really trying hard, but says I’m a challenge. If he can’t fix it, and the physical therapist couldn’t, what can be done? I’m only 40, and was healthy and active before. Will the other insurance company (the person who hit me) cover future medical expenses if I can’t fix it and will need chiro or ortho care in the future? I’m afraid to sign anything until I’m all the way better, but don’t want this to drag on forever either. Any advice is really helpful, because I really don’t know what to do. Thanks!
I was involved in an auto accident on 5/18/2008. I was driving northbound on interstate 95 headed to new york from virginia. When the accident occured I was In new jersey. Someone hit me in the passenger rear side which caused me to spin out of control and do about 3-4 360 degree turns down the freeway. I finally came to a STOP when the passenger side of my car hit the rear of an S.U.V. At that point the S.U.V stopped for a mere 1-2 seconds and sped off. I was left on the side of the highway by myself. Me and my passenger both sustained what we thought were minor injuries. An officer came wrote a police report (since there were no other vehicles that stopped he wrote it as hit/run). A tow truck then took my car off the turnpike and to the nearest local repair shop. I then had to take a TRAIN to new york from jersey to where my family lives. The next day I went to seek medical treatment for my neck/back/and right shoulder, so did my passenger. I got treatment 3 times a week from a chiropractor and got x-rays. The following week i returned home (virginia) where I found a chiropractor and had my medical files transferred. I have been seeing him since… I have seen a medical doctor, gone to get an MRI, and now have to go see an orthopedist. (The mri found i had a fracture in my shoulder) I went back to finally pick up my car from the shop the framework/ body work/ and paint had been done but they had not done anything mechanically to my car yet they insisted it was READY FOR PICKUP. i was furious so i end up driving my car back home to virginia because i could not waste any more time/money. My car still has check engine light on, abs light on, speedometer doesnt work, suspension was SHOT. the passenger side strut was blown i could tell cause that side of the car had no bouyancy (sp?) to it. I then called my lawyer and he called the insurance company and got them to replace that strut. EITHERWAY the car is still not mechanically sound and back to the state it was before the accident.
MY QUESTIONS ARE….
WHAT STEPS DO I TAKE FROM HERE?
ITS BEEN 3 MONTHS SO FAR AND MY CAR IS STILL NOT RUNNING CORRECT.
I have contacted the insurance company they told me an adjuster would come out to look at my car again and nobody has called me or showed up.
Am i sueing my insurance company?
All my lawyer has done is send out letters of representation to the doctors i have seen that my chiropractor has referred me to…
p.s.
Im 20 years old
I have full coverage and own a 2000 bmw 528i
I know its lengthy but thanks in advance im really confused as to what position im in and what options i have… i have kind of just been going with the flow seeking my medical treatment..
I was diagnosed with whiplash, left tibial nerve damage, a slipped vertabrae, and a bulging disk. I did nerve testing, x-rays, and a mri. I have to see an ortho-specialist this week. I have been off work since the accident. I want to know excluding the medical bills and lost wages, what is fair compensation. Also, am I being unrealistic, do I need a lawyer?
so ive been to the doctor eh 8 times since June (7 months) and they did X-rays on my legs and blood tests and found nothing (at the time my back didnt hurt). The last few months my back has been hurting along with my legs..It kind of has the pully feeling in it and my legs just ache everyday.. I am 15 and this has gone on for 7 months. I exercise and am active.. I read up on causes of this pain and I really think that’s what it is.. I also read treatments for herniated discs but they said rest was 1st and most goes away with like 3 months and some exercise.. well i’ve exercised and it’s been way longer than three months.. so i was wondering if it does turn out to be a herniated disc do you think i will end up needing surgery since it has gone on this long and the pain is still going on everyday pretty bad..
My fiancé’ & I were rear-ended Monday by someone exceeding the speed limit by 80mph. We were going about 15 mph (just pulled out and got straight in the road) The other person was doing 125 mph when we were hit. It of course totaled my car and unfortunately the other driver did not survive. I still owe about 00 on it so I am sure I will get that much for it. Their insurance company took fault of course & got me a rental car for 70 days. I went to ER that night & all x-rays were ok. I was released w/a cervical strain & a thoracic strain & a knee strain. I have only slept maybe 8 hours total in 4 days, everytime I close my eyes I see the accident, I am working b/c I can’t afford to stay out but my production is going down hill b/c I can’t focus. My neck pain is getting worse & my back as well. I went to doctor yesterday & he basically said I had strains & muscle spasm that should go away. He gave me anti-inflamtory meds & something to help me sleep but that hasn’t worked yet,
last night I still didn’t sleep, and when I do I have nightmares of the accident. My fiancé’ didn’t get hurt but he has images as well so he is going to doctor to help him rest to. We both saw the person be ejected out of the vehicle and fly in front of our car. It’s horrible. People are telling me that I can get their insurance company to give us the value of the car and still be able to settle with the medical later. One is that true? Next question, everyone is telling us to get a lawyer b/c this “post traumatic stress syndrome” that the doc told me I had could last forever and I may always have problems with my neck and back. I need help; I have never been through this before. Please tell me ups and downs and what’s the best way to handle this? At first I
didn’t want anything except to get another car. But as times goes on I am so mad that this person was traveling this fast in a 45 mph zone. Our car that was totaled was my fiancé’s late aunts. He wanted to always keep it
because of sentimental value & also so that when we got it paid off we could also use the title for collateral…which we can’t do now. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
My fiance’ & I were rear-ended Monday by someone exceeding the speed limit by 80mph. We were going about 15 mph (just pulled out and got straight in the road) The other person was doing 125 mph when we were hit. It of course totaled my car and unfortunetly the other driver did not survive. I still owe about 00 on it so I am sure I will get that much for it. Their insurance company took fault of course & got me a rental car for 70 days. I went to ER that night & all x-rays were ok. I was released w/a cervical strain & a thoracic strain & a knee strain. I have only slept maybe 8 hours total in 4 days, everytime I close my eyes I see the accident, I am working b/c I can’t afford to stay out but my production is going down hill b/c I can’t focus. My neck pain is getting worse & my back as well. I went to doctor yesterday & he basically said I had strains & muscle spasm that should go away. He gave me anti-inflamtory meds & something to help me sleep but that hasn’t worked yet,
last night I still didn’t sleep, and when I do I have nightmares of the accident. My fiancé’ didn’t get hurt but he has images as well so he is going to doctor to help him rest to. We both saw the person be ejected out of the vehicle and fly in front of our car. It’s horrible. People are telling me that I can get their insurance company to give us the value of the car and still be able to settle with the medical later. One is that true? Next question, everyone is telling us to get a lawyer b/c this “post traumatic stress syndrome” that the doc told me I had could last forever and I may always have problems with my neck and back. I need help; I have never been through this before. Please tell me ups and downs and what’s the best way to handle this? At first I didn’t want anything except to get another car. But as times goes on I am so mad that this person was traveling this fast in a 45 mph zone. Our car that was totaled was my fiancé’s late aunts. He wanted to always keep it
because of sentimental value & also so that when we got it paid off we could also use the title for collateral…which we can’t do now. Any advice will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
About a year ago I was involved in an accident. I was in a little toyota and I hit (my fault) a big ass ford explorer. about 2 months after the wreck I started to have bad back problems so about 8 months after the accidnet I decided to go see a chiropractor. I told the Doc that my pains were getting worse and worse and he x-rayed me, it turned out I had a slipped disc, a unusually straight neck, and mucle problems. He has worked on me since I had those x-rays 2 months ago, and if anything my problems are worse! I dont know what to do, my pain is so bad that I cant do anything when my back hurts, and im weary of taking painkillers, I just have a phobia about that I dont want to become addicted to them. I have been thinking about trying Marijuana but its illegal here and its expensive too and if I use that I could be called into a job interview at any time, I dont know what to do, so, what would you do?
Also, I can do everything the chiropractor does myself, all he does is pop my back, I pop my back myself everyday, so im really wasting my money right?
Starting to get a bit cheesed off. Was diagnosed initially with a shoulder tear, back spasm and over the last 3 weeks been going to physio for a suspected bulging disc in my neck (c4/c7?). The pain is lessening slowly but is always worse at and during the night. Has anyone been through this? how long did it take before being able to get back to full physical exercise e.g. gym and did you you have any x-rays/scans?
I am not good at being immobile hence the questions
About a year ago I was involved in an accident. I was in a little toyota and I hit (my fault) a big *** ford explorer. about 2 months after the wreck I started to have bad back problems so about 8 months after the accidnet I decided to go see a chiropractor. I told the Doc that my pains were getting worse and worse and he x-rayed me, it turned out I had a slipped disc, a unusually straight neck, and mucle problems. He has worked on me since I had those x-rays 2 months ago, and if anything my problems are worse! I dont know what to do, my pain is so bad that I cant do anything when my back hurts, and im weary of taking painkillers, I just have a phobia about that I dont want to become addicted to them. I have been thinking about trying Marijuana but its illegal here and its expensive too and if I use that I could be called into a job interview at any time, I dont know what to do, so, what would you do?
I have had back pain for two weeks and I finally went to the doctor today. My doctor thinks that I have a slipped disc in my lower back. He prescribed an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer. He said if I didn’t feel better by Friday that he wanted me to have x-rays done. I’m wondering exactly what a slipped disc is and if it requires surgery. My back has been so painful. It hurts to sit and stand and I have no range of motion. Are there non-surgical things that can heal my back? The pain is excruciating. I’ve tried ice and heat but arthritis rub and heat massage. I’ve taken Aleve with not relieve at all and it is impossible to sleep. I would love to hear from anyone who has had the same experience. Thanks in advance. Riley
One year ago I was in an auto accident. My friend was driving apparently to slow for the driver behind us and was we started to pull into a parking lot they decided to speed up and try to pass us by using the sidewalk. We were hit at my door and I was turned looking at my friend in the back seat. The police cited her and her ins has accepted 100% fault. I went to the ER for head (I hit the door window) and neck pain and fallowed up with my doc. Since then I have had 3 months PT (he said he could not fix me) and still see the chiro. I had 2 MRI, CAT and several x-rays. I was placed on medications including: Valium, Percocet and Oxycodone initially but after a week asked for something weaker and went to hydrocodone which still left me sleepy so I went to IBfrofin 800, meloxican and Skelaxin. Seen a back specialist too. All agree with my doctor that my SI joint is messed up and my chiro put my back at 20% permanently damaged and will need to see him once a month forever My bills are about 9,000. I don’t want a lawyer to take money from my pain so I don’t want to have one. Now that it has been a year and my doctors say I am as good as I am going to get I was to settle. What should I do? Is there a form I can give my doctors to fill out?
Also I was 12 weeks pregnant and ended up having him at 22 weeks in which he died right after birth. With everything that happen the month after and all the medications could this have been a cause? My doctor that delivered him says he can’t tell me the reason I went into early labor. I was on seasonal and didn’t know I was pregnant till 16 weeks .
Sorry I was not clear, I just mentioned I was turned talking to my friend in the back because my spine was twisted when I was hit and injured. The Lady that hit us was faulted 100%, my friends in the car had nothing to do with my injures and even if they did I would never sue my friends.
I was recently in a rear end car accident where I was not at fault. I was taken via ambulance to the hospital and given x-rays and was diagnosed with having cervical strain and wiplash. I have no medical insurance (i’m only 21) and my neck is still bothering me. I had talked to a lawyer and he said that if I have him represent me then i can go to the chiopracter and they will pay for is until i settle with the other persons insurance company and add those bills in with my emergancy room bills. So if I don’t hire that lawyer i can’t go the chiopracter but if I do then I can. I know he said he would take 1/3 out of what I get but i’ve herd that you get more with a lawyer. Please help?
Also i was recomended by the doctor (when i went to the E.R.) to follow up with a chiropracter if my neck doesn’t get any better. Again I don’t have a family doctor and I have no money to pay out of pocket for a doctor until i get reimbursed from the insurance co.
I got to work tonight and I was grabbing a box off and shelf and someone left a bread crate in the middle of the floor and I turned around without seeing it stepped on it. I slipped and fell on my back, and somehow injuring my knee really bad in the fall. I was helped up by some people at work and set down in my break room it took my manager about 20 minutes before he even took any actions and then called my big boss. He then asked ME if I could "Drive myself to the hospital" because I couldnt work because it hurt so bad" my boyfriend had to come get me and he wouldnt let a coworker even drive me because he was worried about them getting back to work. He gave me everything I needed to go the hospital and I left. The hospital took X-rays and I told them I was feeling a little dizzy after I fell. The X-rays came back to show no fracture but the pain is horrible. They gave me crutches and gave me a knee brace. They are sending me to another the doctor in the morning. Can I sue?
