Boulder Neck & Back Injury Lawyer

Neck and Back Injury Cases We Handle

Neck and back injuries can result from many types of preventable accidents. We represent clients injured in:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents
• Rideshare accidents
• Falls on unsafe property
• Construction and worksite accidents involving negligent third parties
• Accidents caused by defective products or vehicle components

Some clients recover with physical therapy and other conservative treatment. Others require injections, surgery, or long-term care. The value of a claim depends on the nature of the injury, the medical evidence, and the impact on the client’s work and daily life.

How Are Neck and Back Injury Claims Evaluated?

Insurance companies often dispute neck and back injury claims. They may argue that an injury was minor, symptoms existed before the accident, or treatment was excessive. Some injuries are also harder to document than others. A person can experience significant pain and limited mobility even when diagnostic imaging does not tell the full story.

Important evidence may include medical records, imaging results, specialist evaluations, surgical recommendations, work restrictions, and testimony about how the injury has affected the client’s activities. A well-supported claim should account for both current losses and any lasting limitations.

Can You Recover Compensation for a Preexisting Condition?

A prior neck or back condition does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation. Many people have arthritis, degenerative disc disease, or a history of back pain before an accident.

You may still have a claim if the accident caused a new injury or aggravated an existing condition. Medical records can help establish whether your symptoms changed, your treatment needs increased, or you developed new work and activity restrictions after the accident.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on the circumstances, compensation in a neck or back injury case may include:

• Medical expenses and future treatment costs
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Permanent impairment
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Other accident-related expenses

Before accepting a settlement, it is important to understand whether additional treatment may be needed and how the injury could affect your future.

What If You Were Partially at Fault?

Colorado law may still allow you to recover compensation if you were partly responsible for an accident, provided your share of fault was lower than the other party’s. Your recovery may be reduced based on the percentage of fault assigned to you.

Insurance companies may try to place more blame on an injured person than the facts support. Liability should be reviewed carefully before you accept an insurer’s assessment.

How Long Do You Have to File a Neck or Back Injury Lawsuit in Colorado?

The filing deadline depends on how the injury occurred. Colorado generally allows three years to file a lawsuit arising from a motor vehicle accident. Many other personal injury cases are subject to a two-year deadline.

Different rules may apply when a government entity is involved or when other exceptions affect the case. Speaking with an attorney early can help protect your rights and preserve important evidence.

Call For a FREE Consultation: (303) 219-7377

At Tenge Law Firm LLC, we represent people with serious neck and back injuries throughout Boulder and beyond. Whether you were injured in a car accident, on someone else’s property, or in some other preventable incident, we want to help. 

Call (303) 219-7377 or contact us online to request a FREE consultation.