Herniated Disc Injury Lawyers

If you suffered a herniated disc in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accident, construction accident or other accident, you may be entitled to significant monetary compensation. If the injury was the result of someone else’s negligent actions, call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. today. Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his top rated team of lawyers and paralegals will thoroughly investigate your case, determine who is liable to you and fight to help you obtain the best possible result for your injuries.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C., located in Buffalo, New York, strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to the people of Western New York. We have battled to secure over $175 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of our clients, and we will fight for the best result possible for you! Contact us 24 hours per day and 7 days per week by calling (716) 839-3939 or by going online. We will be happy to provide you with a FREE consultation. Let us fight for you!

Herniated Disc Injuries and Common Symptoms

The spine is made up of 33 total vertebrae. In the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid back) and lumbar (low back) areas, these vertebrae are separated by intervertebral discs that serve as shock absorbers and cushion your vertebrae.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons explains that a herniated disc occurs when part of one of the discs providing cushioning between the vertebrae slips out of its location and into the spinal canal. The disc then presses against spinal nerves, producing pain that can range from moderate to severe. Herniated discs most commonly occur at the lumbar and cervical levels.

You may have a herniated disc if you are experiencing the following symptoms:

1. Sharp pain in the lower back;
2. Pain in the lower back that is aggravated or worsened by standing or walking;
3. Leg pain or severe back pain when one leg is straightened;
4. Dull or sharp pain between the shoulder blades; or
5. Pain or numbness in the arms, hands or fingers.

The location of the herniated disc will determine where the pain occurs. A herniated disc in the lumbar spine may cause pain in the lower back and legs, while a herniated disc in the cervical spine may cause pain in the neck, upper back, shoulders and arms.

If you, or a loved one, suffered a herniated disc in a Buffalo, New York accident, call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. at (716) 839-3939 TODAY! Jed Dietrich, Esq. is an aggressive, tenacious and hardworking Best Lawyer of America and New York Super Lawyer. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C.’s top rated team of Buffalo, New York herniated disc injury lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you deserve.

Herniated discs often occur as a person ages and the disc material and ligaments between their vertebrae degenerate. However, even young and healthy individuals can suffer a disc herniation caused by lifting heavy objects, repetitive strenuous activities or a traumatic event.

Some common causes of herniated discs include:

1. Force from a traumatic event, such as a:
   1. Car accident;
   2. Truck accident;
   3. Motorcycle accident;
   4. Bicycle accident;
   5. Construction accident; or
   6. Slip and fall or trip and fall accident.
2. Work accidents, particularly with repeated heavy lifting or where unsafe conditions forced unnecessary back strain; and
3. Sporting activities, particularly for sports that involve physical contact, like football, repetitive motions, like rowing, or diving to the floor, like volleyball.

In many of these cases, the injury is not the fault of the injured person. If you suffered a herniated disc as a result of someone else’s negligent actions, call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. at (716) 839-3939 today for a FREE consultation. Every day, our top rated team of herniated disc injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York strives to provide the highest level of personal injury service to the people of Western New York and beyond. We will thoroughly investigate your claim, work to determine all liable parties and fight to get you the compensation and peace of mind you deserve.

While a herniated disc injury may heal naturally with rest and moderate movement, it is important to seek medical attention if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms after an accident:

1. Tingling or numbness in the arms or fingers;
2. Tingling or numbness in the legs or feet;
3. Debilitating weakness;
4. Worsening of back or neck pain symptoms to a degree that they limit your ability to perform daily functions;
5. Bladder or bowel dysfunction; or
6. Numbness of inner thighs, back of legs or rectum.

A visit to your primary care physician can identify the source of your pain or rule out more serious injuries. If your pain is severe, your doctor may refer you to a specialist for further treatment and diagnostic imaging.

After a neck or back injury, a doctor may perform a physical examination and order diagnostic testing to confirm the existence of a suspected herniated disc or other spinal injury. Commonly, an MRI or X-ray will be used to visualize the spine and identify any disc herniations or bulges.

After identifying a herniated disc, you may be referred for chiropractic, medical massage or physical therapy treatment or prescribed pain medication. In some severe cases, a person with a herniated disc injury may be a candidate for injection therapy or surgery.

A herniated disc can have a long-term impact on your physical health and lead to recurring medical expenses. If you, or a loved one, suffered a herniated disc as a result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you want the best personal injury lawyer in Buffalo, New York to pursue the compensation that you deserve. Recognized as a New York Super Lawyer and Best Lawyer of America, Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. understand how a herniated disc injury can impact your life and we are here to help.

The top rated team of Buffalo, New York herniated disc injury lawyers and paralegals at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. will treat you how we would like to be treated—with care, compassion and understanding. Call us at (716) 839-3939 so we can begin working on your Buffalo, New York herniated disc personal injury case TODAY!

If you, or someone you love, suffered a herniated disc injury because of someone else’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. This may include accidents such as:

1. A motor vehicle accident caused by another driver’s negligence;
2. A slip and fall or trip and fall accident caused by negligence of a property owner on their premises; or
3. A work injury where an employer failed to provide appropriate safety equipment or to adhere to safety procedures.

Jed Dietrich, Esq. and his team of Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. are aggressive, tenacious and hardworking and fight to secure winning results for their clients. After a Buffalo, New York personal injury accident, our lawyers will fight to get you the compensation you deserve for your injury. If your herniated disc injury resulted from the negligence of another person, you might be entitled to payment for your medical bills, for missed work and lost wages, and/or for pain and suffering.

Don’t wait! Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. or contact us online today. There are strict time limitations to filing a claim for personal injuries in New York State so you must act fast to ensure that your legal rights are protected after a disc herniation injury. Our team of herniated disc injury lawyers in Buffalo, New York always strive to provide the highest level of personal injury service and will fight for your rights! We are available 24 hours per day and 7 days per week, and there is never a fee unless we win for you!

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at (716) 839-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Buffalo, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!