In the wake of a collision, dealing with neck pain, whether it’s mild, moderate, or severe, can be a daunting experience. A neck injury, even a seemingly minor one, can interrupt your life, leading to missed work, mounting medical bills, and a long road to recovery.

While mild pain may fade quickly, moderate pain often signals a more significant injury requiring focused treatment, and severe neck pain can be debilitating, potentially indicating a serious, long-term problem. Regardless of the severity, you due justice and financial support if someone else’s negligence caused your injury.

Rest assured, Spiros Law isn’t afraid to go to trial.

If you have suffered a neck injury in a collision, contact our personal injury attorneys 24/7 for strong legal representation. Our team proudly serves clients throughout Illinois, with offices conveniently located in Kankakee, Champaign, and Danville.

We won’t just fight your claim. We will handle your lawsuit to help you get proper compensation for your traumatic ordeal.

We’re here to get you the justice you’re entitled to.

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Do I Have A Personal Injury Claim?

If you are suffering from neck pain after a wreck, you know how much it can disrupt your life. Mild pain may ease with rest, but moderate or severe pain can make daily activities difficult and may signal a serious injury that needs ongoing treatment.

When someone else caused your injuries, you should not have to face the financial burden alone. Neck injuries often lead to high medical bills, lost wages, and a reduced quality of life.

At Spiros Law, our skilled Illinois neck injury attorneys fight for the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost income, and other damages. We handle every part of your case, from investigating your claim to gathering evidence and pursuing maximum compensation.

Don’t wait. Call Spiros Law for legal advice 24/7 to schedule your free case review and we’ll protect your rights after your injury.

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• Personal Injuries
• Wrongful Death
• Car Crashes
• Workers’ Compensation
• Catastrophic Incident
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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What Are Mishaps That Often Cause Neck Injuries?

Common mishaps and traumatic events that can result in severe neck pain include:

• Car Wreck: rear-end crashes and side or front collisions can jerk or hit your neck
• Falls: slipping on ice, tripping, or falling from ladders or stairs
• Sports Injuries: hits or falls in football, hockey, skiing, gymnastics, and other sports
• Work Injuries: heavy lifting, repetitive strain, or objects falling on your head or neck

Possible neck injuries

• Muscle strains or sprains like whiplash
• Herniated discs
• Pinched nerves
• Neck fractures

What Are the Most Common Neck Injuries from Incidents?

The sudden, forceful jolt of a tragic incident can easily damage the delicate structures in your neck. The most frequent injuries we see include:

• Herniated or Slipped Discs: The cushioning discs between the bones (vertebrae) in your neck can rupture or bulge out. This often presses on the nerves in your spine, causing pain, numbness, or tingling that shoots down your arms and hands.
• Pinched Nerves (Radiculopathy): This occurs when a disc or other tissue puts pressure on a nerve root in the neck, causing pain and weakness.
• Vertebrae Fractures: The bones in your neck can break. These are serious injuries requiring immediate medical attention.

Why Does Neck Pain Appear Days After an Incident?

It is common for neck pain not to show up immediately after a crash. Your body releases adrenaline and shock hormones right after a traumatic event, which can hide the pain temporarily.

Don’t assume you’re fine just because you feel okay at first. Whiplash and other neck injuries often develop 24 to 72 hours later. Watch for signs like:

• Stiffness or pain that worsens with movement
• Headaches starting at the base of the skull
• Dizziness or extreme fatigue
• Tingling or numbness in the arms or hands

What to Do: See a doctor as soon as possible, even if the pain is mild. Early medical records are crucial evidence for your neck injury claim and lawsuit.

How Much is My Neck Injury Claim Worth?

There is no set “average settlement” for neck injuries because every case is different. Insurance companies and courts calculate the value of your claim based on several key factors:

Factors That Can Increase Your Settlement:

• Severity of the Injury: More serious injuries, such as cervical fractures or herniated discs, receive higher compensation than simple whiplash or minor strains. Permanent injuries or long-term pain raise the claim’s value.
• Medical Expenses and Treatment: Your settlement should cover all past and future costs, including ER visits, scans (X-rays, MRIs), physical therapy, injections, and surgery if needed.
• Lost Wages: Compensation includes pay lost while recovering and future income if your ability to work is affected.
• Pain and Suffering: This covers physical discomfort, emotional stress, anxiety, and reduced quality of life. The more your injury disrupts daily life, the higher this part of the claim.

Important: Insurance companies may offer a quick, low settlement. Never accept their first offer without speaking to a neck injury attorney. Early acceptance could prevent you from getting full compensation if your pain worsens later.

Can I Get Compensation with a Pre-Existing Neck Condition?

Yes. If a mishap worsened a pre-existing condition like arthritis or a prior injury, you can still seek compensation.

The key is proving that the damaging matter made your pain or medical needs significantly worse. Skilled personal injury lawyers like Spiros Law can work with your doctors to gather the evidence needed to support your claim.

Hidden or Delayed Symptoms of a Neck Injury

Some neck injuries, including whiplash, have hidden or delayed symptoms that affect more than just your neck. These may appear hours or days after the incident and can involve neurological, cognitive, emotional, or musculoskeletal issues.

Neurological Symptoms:

• Dizziness or vertigo
• Blurred or double vision
• Tingling, numbness, or weakness in arms or hands
• Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
• Difficulty swallowing

Cognitive and Emotional Symptoms:

• Brain fog, trouble focusing, or memory issues
• Sleep disturbances
• Mood changes, anxiety, or depression
• Fatigue that does not improve with rest

Musculoskeletal Symptoms Beyond the Neck:

• Headaches starting at the base of the skull
• Shoulder or upper back pain
• Jaw pain or TMJ issues

What to Do: Seek medical attention immediately for any of these symptoms. Early documentation is critical for both your recovery and your legal claim. Then contact a neck injury attorney. Spiros Law handles injury claims in Illinois and can provide a free case review to get you the compensation the law states you’re entitled to.

Who Can Be Held Liable for My Neck Injury?

Liability depends on how and where your incident happened. The party responsible is the one whose negligence caused your injury. Common examples include:

• A careless driver in a car, truck, or motorcycle collision
• An employer if unsafe workplace conditions caused the injury
• A property owner who failed to fix hazards leading to slips or falls
• A product manufacturer if defective equipment caused your injury
• A medical professional due to surgical errors, misdiagnosis, or medication mistakes

How Much Compensation Can I Receive?

If your neck injury was caused by negligence, you could receive financial compensation for your losses. The total amount depends on injury severity and long-term effects. Compensation usually includes:

Economic Damages (Financial Losses):

• Medical bills, past, present, and future
• Lost wages and any reduced earning capacity

Non-Economic Damages (Life Impact):

• Pain and suffering from ongoing physical discomfort
• Emotional distress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD
• Loss of enjoyment of life or inability to do daily activities

A neck injury attorney is essential to calculate your claim accurately and ensure you receive full compensation, including future medical costs.

Why Choose Spiros?

Every settlement is a success, an achievement that proves our commitments to the clients we so proudly serve. Our personal injury attorneys work tirelessly on behalf of individuals injured by the negligence of others, winning life-changing settlements like these:

• $9,842,900: After an infant suffered immense harm and needed an emergency craniotomy, the family was awarded the second-largest verdict in the history of Vermilion County.
• $1,450,000: After a driver ran a stop sign, the injured motorist received the largest settlement in Ford County.
• $1,400,000: After a medication error caused vein necrosis, chronic pain, and nerve damage in a hospital patient, our team recovered the largest settlement for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) in Champaign County.

These are just a few examples of our many successful cases, spanning a wide range of personal injuries. Our practice areas include the following:

• Car Crash
• Trucking Wreck
• Worker’s Compensation
• Product Liability
• Premises Liability
• Wrongful Death
• Defective Drugs & Devices
• Sexual Assault
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Here at Spiros Law, our stellar reviews are evidence of the incredible service we provide. We pride ourselves on open, honest communication each step of the way, starting with a thorough assessment of your case and the possible outcomes. Above all else, we strive to show our clients compassion and advocate for the injured to ensure justice is done.

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After enduring a severe injury, you can reach Spiros Law for solid legal representation.

Our experienced team will offer insight into your rights and legal options moving forward. Our injury attorneys are prepared to help at any stage, shouldering the burden so that you can focus on your recovery.

We support valued clients throughout Illinois, with offices conveniently located in Kankakee, Champaign and Danville. If you need legal support, we offer a free consultation to discuss your options and help you seek justice.

FAQS

How Much Will My Neck Injury Medical Bills Cost?
The cost of treating a neck injury depends on how serious it is and the type of care you need.

Bills can range from a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands. Typical costs include:

• Emergency Care and Tests: Hospital visits, X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans needed to find out what’s wrong.
• Non-Surgical Treatments: Physical therapy, chiropractic care, medications, or spinal injections.
• Surgery and Hospital Stays: Procedures like disc replacement or spinal fusion, which are often the most expensive.
• Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care: Ongoing therapy, pain management, or devices like neck braces.

If bills start piling up, hiring a skilled personal injury attorney helps make sure the responsible parties pay for your recovery.

What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Serious Neck Injury?
Even minor neck injuries can turn into lasting problems. Over time, the injured may face:

• Continuous Medical Costs: Regular treatment, ongoing pain management, or future surgeries.
• Chronic Pain and Emotional Strain: Constant discomfort, headaches, stress, anxiety, or trauma-related issues.
• Loss of Income: Difficulty returning to work or earning the same as before.
• Reduced Mobility and Lifestyle Impact: Trouble performing daily tasks, driving, or enjoying activities you once loved.

What Compensation Can I Get for Neck Pain?
If someone else caused your injury, you could claim money to cover all your losses. This may include:

• Medical Costs: Full payment for past, current, and future treatments.
• Lost Wages: Money for time away from work and potential long-term earning losses.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional stress, and life disruptions.
• Loss of Companionship: Damages for the impact on family and personal relationships.

An experienced attorney can calculate the full value of your claim and fight to get every dollar rightfully due to you.

Who Can Be Responsible for My Neck Injury?
Liability depends on what caused the incident. Possible responsible parties include:

• Negligent Drivers: Those causing car, truck, or motorcycle crashes.
• Property Owners: People who failed to maintain a safe environment, like in slip-and-fall incidents.
• Product Manufacturers: Companies whose defective products caused the injury.
• Employers: Businesses that didn’t provide a safe workplace.
• Medical Professionals: Doctors or nurses whose mistakes led to harm.

How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help My Neck Injury Case?
Recovering from a neck injury is hard, and insurance companies can make it harder. A lawyer can guide you and work to get the highest compensation possible. We will:

• Investigate the incident and collect evidence, including medical records and reports.
• Determine the full cost of your damages, including future care.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to ensure fair payment.
• Represent you in court if needed, fighting for justice.

How Long Will It Take to Get Compensation?
The timeline for receiving money after a neck injury varies. It depends on:

• Injury Severity: Serious injuries take longer because full treatment costs must be known.
• Insurance Cooperation: How quickly the insurer is willing to negotiate.
• Case Complexity: Simple cases may settle in a few months, while complex ones can take years, especially if a lawsuit goes to trial.

A knowledgeable personal injury lawyer like Spiros Law can help speed up the process by handling communication and keeping your case moving.

What Do I Need to Prove My Neck Injury Case?
To win compensation, you must prove four things:

• Duty of Care: The responsible person had to keep you safe, like a driver following traffic laws.
• Breach of Duty: They failed to meet that responsibility.
• Causation: Their actions directly caused your neck injury.
• Damages: You experienced physical, emotional, and financial losses.

A skilled injury lawyer will collect and present evidence, medical records, injury reports, and expert opinions to prove each point. At Spiros Law, we offer a skilled Illinois legal team with decades of legal knowledge on personal injury lawsuits, so reach us 24/7 for a free case review today.