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Back Injuries
26 published works
New York Injury Cases Blog
Appellate Court Orders Reduction in Pain and Suffering Awards for Knee and Back Injuries
On January 23, 2009 Elgin McEachin was driving his 2003 Chevy Trailblazer southbound on Saratoga Avenue through its intersection with Park Place in Brooklyn. At the same time, a New…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
“You should be better by now!”
By Mike Helfand
If you regularly read my blog you know that I don't give medical advice. I might tell you about similar cases I've seen in the past, but I don't try…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Back pain or injury on the job? You’re not alone
By Mike Helfand
The back is one of the most common parts of the body to be injured on the job. Our backs and spines are complex, with bones, nerves and ligaments all…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Appellate Court Reduces Pain and Suffering Verdict in Back Injury Case
On June 23, 2008, Ronald Weathers was in a car accident when the Dodge Neon he was driving was struck by a left turning SUV driven by Alex Rios. The…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Construction Worker’s Back Injury Pain and Suffering Award Affirmed on Appeal
On December 4, 2007, Greg Leszczynski was employed as part of a construction crew digging trenches and installing sewer lines in Grahamsville, New York. He was standing in a trench…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Special considerations for work-related back injuries
By Mike Helfand
Back injuries are among the most common type of work injury and perhaps some of the most serious. Handling your claim carefully from the beginning can mean the difference between…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Spinal injuries at work
By Mike Helfand
Spinal stenosis is a type of spinal injury that can result from a work injury. It can result from a sudden trauma or develop over time. It’s also a condition…
New York Injury Cases Blog
Ankle and Back Injuries Result in $2,219,571 Pain and Suffering Verdict Affirmed on Appeal
On June 30, 2006, Manuel Guallpa fell to the ground from a ladder 10 feet high while repairing windows at a storefront construction site in Queens County. His right ankle…
Personal Injury Law Journal
Common Surgical Procedures You May Encounter After a Back Injury
My last blog discussed common back problems. Sometimes conservative treatment fails and you are faced with the difficult decision of having spine surgery. Such a decision can be daunting because…
Personal Injury Law Journal
How to Understand an MRI After a Back Injury
MRIs are a very common diagnostic tool, but what do the results actually mean? Medical terminology can be confusing and radiologists may use different words to mean the same thing.…