Did You Suffer a Thoracic Compression Fracture or Thoracic Spine Injury?
The 12 vertebrae that make up the middle segment of the spinal column is a section known medically as the thoracic spine. The vertebrae in this area are of intermediate size and generally get incrementally larger as the go downward, toward the lower back.
Vertebrae are typically strong and not prone to fracture easily. When an intense collision does fracture a vertebra in the thoracic region, the bone reacts much like any bone in the body. The difference, of course, is that the vertebrae column protects one of the most important features of the body, the spinal cord. When a vertebra collapses, it is referred to as a compression fracture, most common in the thoracic spine. Any kind of fracture that damages the cord can cause intense pain and paralysis. Any kind of thoracic fracture must be treated as a serious, life-changing injury.
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If you have suffered a thoracic fracture in an accident caused by someone else's negligence, talk to an experienced spinal injury lawyer at O'Reilly Collins right away. We are recognized as one of the San Francisco Bay Area's prominent personal injury law firms representing victims of negligence in all types of accidents.
A Jury Has a Natural Bias Against Back Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Claims
Juries know all the TV jokes. Somebody comes into court wearing a fake neck or back brace, trying to sue an innocent driver for severe back pain. The truth is spinal fractures are sometimes difficult to prove because hairline breaks don't always show up clearly on the X-rays. Juries are often inclined to doubt whether the injury is as serious as the victim claims. At O'Reilly Collins, we work aggressively to overcome jury bias. Our successful record of verdicts and settlements proves we are doing our job well. By working with a network of spine experts and medical specialists, our attorneys present the complex technical issues clearly and honestly. Insurance defense attorneys know when we sit down to negotiate a full and fair settlement for your thoracic spine fracture injury, we have the facts at hand and the jury is ready to listen.
Spouses of spine injury victims are entitled to seek compensation for losses. Talk to us.
Our attorneys have extensive experience representing victims of negligence in cases involving complex spinal injuries, including:
- Thoracic fractures, cervical spine fractures, sacral spine fractures
- Compression fractures, burst fractures
- Compound fractures
- Paralysis
From our offices in San Mateo, we represent clients in communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Contact our offices to arrange a free consultation. We handle all personal injury cases on contingency. If we can't help you collect compensation in a negotiated settlement or jury award, you won't pay attorney's fees for our services.
