Boulder Lower Back Pain Lawyer

Securing Financial Compensation when an Accident Causes our Clients Pain

Lower back pain is a common occurrence as people age, but some accidents also cause pain in the lower portion of the back. If you are suffering from acute or chronic pain, then you could have a legal right to compensation. The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, is dedicated to victim’s rights in Boulder and surrounding areas. Contact us today if you have questions about whether you can submit a personal injury claim. A Boulder lower back pain accident lawyer can review your case to determine your legal right to compensation.

What Causes Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is often a symptom of a serious medical condition, including:

• Muscle or ligament strain. A person can stretch their soft tissue when they fall or while wrenching their back to stay upright.
• Herniated or building discs. These soft discs sit between the vertebrae in your spine and provide cushion. But any trauma can displace them or cause them to bulge.
• Spinal stenosis. A traumatic injury can narrow the spinal canal, which compresses the spinal cord and nerve roots, leading to chronic pain.
• Spondylolisthesis. This condition involves a vertebra slipping over a vertebra below it. The result is piercing pain.
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction. This joint connects the pelvis and the lower spine, and it can become irritated by trauma.
• Sciatica. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back down through a person’s legs. Injury to the nerve can result in radiating pain, often felt in the lower back.

Some of these conditions are the result of aging, but they can also arise after serious traumatic accidents. Many of our clients only notice lower back pain a couple days after an accident, but their pain worsens in the coming days or when they move. Go to the hospital after any accident and describe to your doctor what occurred.

Suing for Compensation

If an accident caused your lower back pain, then you might seek compensation from whomever is responsible. Some examples include:

• Negligent drivers. A driver might have crashed into your car because the driver failed to pay attention or otherwise drive in a reasonable manner. A motorist might wrench their back in the crash.
• Property owners. A visitor could slip or trip because the owner failed to fix a hazard. Some hazards include ice or snow, slippery tiles, or worn-out carpets. The premises owner should reasonably fix hazards or warn others.
• The government. If you were injured in a government building, then you might seek compensation for any injury caused by a hazard.
• Criminals. A violent attack can lead to a lower back injury. Someone might rob you or assault you in a hotel or parking lot.
• Product manufacturers. Defective products might cause or contribute to lower back pain. For example, a defective bicycle could go out of control and lead to a crash, or a defectively designed chair causes a person to sit in an uncomfortable condition.

The key issue is liability. We need evidence to prove the defendant is liable for your lower back pain, so that we can seek financial compensation.

What to Do if You Feel Lower Back Pain

The accident could turn everything upside down. However, the best way to protect your legal rights is to take the following steps, provided you are not in too much pain.

1. Gather Evidence of the Accident – Regardless of your injury, you need proof that someone else is at fault for the accident. We recommend taking pictures of the accident scene and talking with witnesses. Your lawyer can also find other helpful evidence to use in a case.
2. Receive Prompt Treatment – A doctor can order tests to identify the cause of your lower back pain. The treatment you receive will depend on the injury. Rest might be sufficient for a sprain, but other spinal conditions can require surgery.
3. Follow Your Doctor’s Orders – The biggest mistake is stopping treatment early, possibly because you get pain under control. Be sure to follow your doctor’s treatment plan and complete all physical therapy. Doing so will protect your ability to receive fair compensation.
4. Keep Medical Bills and Other Relevant Documents – We can seek financial compensation for the cost of your medical care, as well as income loss and property damage. We also will estimate the value of your pain and suffering. Some relevant documents include any bill for treatment or car repairs, as well as paystubs or proof of income.

Speak with a Boulder Lower Back Pain Lawyer Today

Lower back pain is disabling, and many people cannot work or possibly leave home. Contact The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, to discuss your case at 720-687-2795. Our consultations are confidential and free.