By Anthony I. Shin, Esq. | Personal Injury Attorney Fairfax, VA | Shin Law Office
Hurt your back in an accident?
How to Win Your Back Injury Claim
A severe back injury can turn your world upside down—pain, lost work, and medical bills piling up.
In Fairfax, proving someone else’s negligence is the key to recovering compensation. Here’s how I guide my clients step by step:
1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Your health is the priority.
Get an MRI or X-ray to diagnose bulging discs, herniations, or spinal fractures.
Early documentation of your injury not only speeds your treatment but also creates crucial medical evidence for your case.
2. Document the Accident and Your Symptoms
Keep a detailed journal of your pain levels, mobility issues, and how the injury affects your daily life, including sleep, work, and hobbies.
Photographs of the scene, your vehicle damage, or unsafe property conditions help establish a connection between negligence and your injury.
3. Establish Duty, Breach, and Causation
To prove negligence, we show that:
- Duty: The at-fault party owed you a responsibility (e.g., drivers must follow traffic laws; property owners must maintain safe premises).
- Breach: They violated that duty—running a red light, spilling oil without warning signs, or failing to repair broken stairs.
- Causation: Their breach directly caused your back injury. Medical records and expert testimony will link the accident’s force or hazard to your spinal damage.
4. Gather Expert Opinions
Spine specialists, orthopedists, and biomechanical engineers can demonstrate how your injury resulted from the accident’s forces or dangerous conditions.
Their reports strengthen the chain of proof we present to insurers or juries.
5. Calculate Full Damages
Back injuries often lead to ongoing treatment, physical therapy, or even surgery. We demand compensation for:
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Past and future medical expenses
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Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
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Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life
6. Negotiate with Confidence—or Litigate
Insurance companies want to minimize payouts.
I prepare a comprehensive demand package backed by medical bills, expert reports, and legal analysis.
If they refuse fair talks, I will file suit in Fairfax County courts and fight at trial to secure the full value of your claim.
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
A debilitating back injury can isolate you.
Let me handle the legal battle so you can focus on your recovery.
Call me at 571-445-6565 for a no-obligation consultation.
Together, we’ll prove negligence, build your case, and pursue the compensation that lets you get your life back on track.
— Anthony I. Shin, Esq.
Principal Attorney | Shin Law Office
Call 571-445-6565 or book a consultation online today.
