Queens Neck Injury Lawyer

Have you suffered a neck injury in Queens, NY? Even a relatively minor one can affect your mobility and comfort, making it hard to do your job or even perform routine tasks. Severe injuries to the neck can be catastrophic, particularly if they result in paralysis. If someone else was to blame for your injury, you may be eligible for compensation addressing the ways their negligence has impacted your life – and The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. is ready to help you on the path to recovery.

Our law firm offers dedicated and aggressive legal representation to Queens residents who have found themselves in situations like yours. Medical bills and time off work can cause financial hardship and immense stress. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing up front and no attorney’s fees unless we win. Contact us today for a free consultation with a Queens neck injury lawyer, and let’s discuss your next steps together.

How Can The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. Help with Your Neck Injury Claim?

As anyone who rides the subway can tell you, there’s no shortage of personal injury lawyers in Queens. So, out of all these attorneys advocating for your neck injury claim, why choose The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C.? Because:

We offer comprehensive legal advocacy from start to finish. You’ll never wonder where your case stands or what happens next.
We limit our caseload to provide personalized attention to every client. You’ll never feel like just another case number or a potential payday with our attorneys. Instead, you’ll be treated with respect and dignity by a legal professional who sees you as a neighbor in need of help.
We take an aggressive approach during neck injury settlement negotiations. Our lawyers fight hard for every dollar. We won’t hesitate to take your case to trial if that is the best way to get the insurance companies to make fair settlement offers.

Our strong track record includes financial recoveries for victims in a broad range of personal injury matters across New York, including Floral Park, New York City, Nassau County, and Long Island. Examples of our results include:

$1.3 million for a client injured in a truck accident
$800,000 for a client who was rear-ended by a commercial van
$625,000 for a client whose pre-existing injury was aggravated

Behind these numbers are the stories of real people like Sally Weaver, who gave us this testimonial:

“Everyone was amazing. Very happy with the outcome!!!”

Types of Neck Injuries from Queens Accidents

Among the most common neck injuries we see are:

Cervical strain is the overstretching or tearing of upper neck muscles from sudden movement, overuse, poor posture, lifting, or impact. It is typically treated with rest, activity modification, physical therapy, and anti-inflammatory medications.
Whiplash is a soft-tissue injury caused by rapid acceleration-deceleration forces, commonly from rear-end motor vehicle collisions. Medical treatment usually involves pain medication and physical therapy. Most accident victims recover within weeks to months, though some experience chronic pain and dizziness from a whiplash injury.
Bulging or herniated disc injuries happen when the disc — the cushioning element between the vertebrae of the spine — protrudes and irritates nearby nerves. These neck injuries are generally due to trauma, heavy lifting, or age-related degeneration. Treatment involves physical therapy, pain drugs, epidural injections, and sometimes surgery.
Cervical radiculopathy refers to pinched nerves caused by compression or irritation of a cervical nerve root, often due to a disc herniation or degenerative conditions. Many people experience significant improvement over weeks to months, with surgery reserved for persistent symptoms or neurologic deficits.
Cervical fractures can result from high-energy trauma such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, or assaults. Treatment ranges from cervical bracing to surgical stabilization, depending on fracture stability. Outcomes vary from full recovery in stable fractures to permanent disability in severe cases.
Cervical spinal cord injury is catastrophic trauma resulting from a direct injury to the spinal cord, often associated with fractures or severing of the spinal cord. Treatment requires urgent medical evaluation and may involve surgery, immobilization, and long-term rehabilitation. Prognosis from a cervical spinal cord injury depends on the severity of neurologic injury and can range from substantial recovery to permanent paralysis.

Common Causes of Neck Injuries in Queens

Neck injuries can result from any incident that causes trauma to the upper spine and surrounding soft tissues, including:

Car accidents
Truck accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Pedestrian vs. vehicle collisions
Bus, train, and other public transit accidents
Slip and falls
Construction accidents
Assaults
Sports accidents
Surgical errors

This is not an exhaustive list. Many times, our clients sustain neck and back injuries from the same accident. If you suffered a neck injury in Queens and believe someone else is at fault, The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. can discuss what happened and explain your legal options during a free consultation.

Compensation Available in a Neck Injury Case

New York’s Pattern Jury Instructions ‒ Civil 2:10 define negligence as a failure to use the same degree of caution that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances. A person whose negligent actions injure another person may be financially responsible for the harm they cause.

Neck injury compensation can include money for:

Past and future medical expenses
Cost of ongoing medical care
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Reduced quality of life

In some cases, New York law allows victims with serious neck injuries to be awarded punitive damages to punish the at-fault party for especially reckless, malicious, wanton, or intentional actions. Your personal injury lawyer can assess your eligibility to seek punitive damages while investigating your neck injury case.

Deadline to File a Neck Injury Claim in New York

New York has a statute of limitations on personal injury claims that sets a three-year deadline for filing a neck injury lawsuit under most circumstances, counting from the day of injury. However, you have a slightly shorter window for bringing a claim if medical malpractice caused your neck injury: two years and six months.

An even tighter deadline may apply if you were injured while driving, as your initial source of compensation will be your own no-fault/personal injury protection (PIP) insurance policy. It’s important to notify your insurance provider within 30 days of a motor vehicle accident. Check with our experienced car accident attorneys about any other deadlines that apply to your case.

Get in Touch with Our Queens Neck Injury Lawyers Today for Help with Your Claim

If you sustained a neck injury in Queens, NY, you could be entitled to compensation through various sources depending on the circumstances. Let the experienced neck injury attorneys from The Tadchiev Law Firm, P.C. assess your legal rights in a no-obligation, free case review. Contact us now to get started.