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Written and edited by our team of expert legal content writers and reviewed and approved by Daniel Harwin

Content last updated on:
August 25, 2023

Without question the spinal cord is one of the critical parts of our nervous system. The spine provides support and protection for the spinal cord, which carries messages from the brain to the rest of the body. Any injury to the spine will have serious repercussions throughout the body. If you have suffered a spine injury in an accident, you know the pain and anguish that can accompany this injury. The attorneys of Freedland Harwin Valori, P are able to represent your interests.

Common Causes of Spine Injuries

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of spinal injuries. The sudden motions in an auto accident can overstress the spine leading to injury. The neck is especially vulnerable in an auto accident, which can lead to injuries ranging from bulging or herniated discs to full paralysis.

Falls from unsafe walkways or flooring often result in spinal injuries. Landing at an awkward angle or when part of your spine lands on a hard object can be particularly devastating. While the spine has some range of movement, when the body exceeds or stresses that range, an injury is frequently the result.

Workplace injuries to the spine are another of the most common causes of workers’ compensation claims. Falls from scaffolds or ladders can damage the spine, resulting in months or years of rehabilitation before the injured person is able to return to work. Heavy lifting or even overexertion of the back can damage the delicate connections between vertebrae in the spine, resulting in a painful recovery.

When a surgeon or medical care professional’s inexperience, negligence, or carelessness cause damage to someone’s spine, that person may also look to a medical malpractice lawsuit for compensation. When neglect leads to a spine injury, the injury’s effects may be a lifetime of pain and difficulty.

Expenses and Damages

Corporate attorneys and insurance lawyers are often eager to offer you a settlement for your financial losses, pain, and suffering, but it’s wise to speak with an attorney before accepting such an offer. Their goal is to pay you a small portion of what you would otherwise be entitled to recover.

Examples of economic damages you may suffer include:

Medical expenses
Lost work earnings past and future
Costs to modify your home after a serious spinal injury
Medical equipment such as wheelchairs
In home care from nurses or home assistants
Costs to modify a vehicle if your injury makes ordinary driving impossible

In addition to the measurable costs of your injury, you may also receive compensation for your pain and suffering. Florida generally places no cap on compensation for pain and suffering in most cases. Spine injuries are often extremely painful, and the courts may award significant compensation for the pain you have had to endure.

Proven Results

The attorneys at Freedland Harwin Valori, PL have a proven track record of success in spine injury cases like yours. When our attorneys take on your case they will treat it as you would want, as the most important case they have handled. We care about all our clients and work hard to do everything in our power to see that you get the compensation you deserve for your injury. Call us today for a free consultation.

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CASE RESULTS

$24.5 Million

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

JURY VERDICT

Damages Jury Verdict on behalf of the family of a 34-year-old woman who bled to death during childbirth. With the assistance of top experts, we were able to demonstrate that doctors did not follow proper safety protocols, forcing the defendants to admit liability shortly before trial.

$12.2 Million

PHARMACEUTICAL LIABILITY

SETTLEMENT

A settlement won on behalf of the family of a 47 year old woman whose death resulted from the use of a dangerous pharmaceutical drug. We proved the manufacturer knew of the dangerous side effects & did not provide proper warning.

$10 Million

BIRTH INJURY

SETTLEMENT

A settlement on behalf of a child who suffered a brain injury as a result of oxygen deprivation during birth. Through years of tactical and technical litigation, we were able to prove that the nurses and physicians both failed to intervene and prevent the brain injury.

$1.2 Million

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT

SETTLEMENT

A settlement on behalf of a middle-aged man who was read ended by a waste management truck.

$1.5 Million

NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE

SETTLEMENT

A settlement on behalf of the family of an elderly man who died as a result of being neglected and uncared for by a nursing home.

TESTIMONIALS

I met Dan when I was in therapy and he came and right away it felt like a family member visiting you, a connection, like a brother. He’s been on both sides of the fence. He’s represented the hospitals and the doctors, and then he jumped over to the other side. It is a fantastic group, it was like Bell Belichick leading the team. They changed my life and still check on me. I recommend FHV to anybody and they thank me.

LARRY

I met Dan about a year ago. He never made me feel that it was about the money. When he spoke with me he was asking how Bill (my brother) was and if he was doing better. He made me feel like family and always asked if I was alright. That means a lot. Everyday is something new and I challenge for my brother. I would recommend [FHV] to everybody because I really believe that they’re helping from their hearts… from a really good place.

BILL

For anyone to represent anyone for 5 years and take the time to do it, not once just “get it out of the way” and “get it done with”. It was about what was best for Hunter and our family. It was about the case and the people.

ASHLEY