Welcome to the Hardison &
Associates Raleigh Back Injury Lawyers website. Our goal is to provide exceptional legal services to all of
our clients. We have offices conveniently located in Raleigh, High Point
and Dunn, NC. If you have suffered a back injury due to the negligence of
someone else, please call the law firm of Hardison and Associates today for a
free assessment of your case.
At Hardison & Associates, we are extremely proud of our Personal Injury
Division. This division is made up of lawyers with extensive experience in
personal injury law. Our attorneys are supported by a team of case
managers, litigation paralegals, legal assistants and investigators.
Ken Hardison, known as "the people's lawyer," has spent the past 20 years
building a highly respected practice specializing in personal injury law. Along
with Ken, the attorneys that work for Hardison & Associates have the
experience, knowledge, and overwhelming desire to get you the results you
deserve. Our attorneys are committed to the highest ethical standards.
While our practice has grown over the years, one thing has remained
constant- - our dedication to integrity and personal attention.
Millions of Americans suffer back pain every year. As many as 60% to 80%
of adults endure some back pain in their lives. The majority of back
injuries are most commonly suffered while on the job. Other major causes
of back injuries are slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents. Back
injuries can also be caused by acts of violence or sports-related
injuries. Back injuries cost our American industries 10 to 14 billion
dollars in workers' compensation costs and about 100 million lost work
days annually.
Employees can prevent injuries while on the job by following a few simple
steps.
- Lift objects carefully instead of
quickly or easily
- Lift, push and pull with your legs, not
your arms or back
- When changing direction while moving
something, turn with your feet, not with your waist
- Sit with your knees slightly above your
hips to provide support for your lower back
- When walking maintain a straight posture
and wear slip-resistant, supportive shoes
- When carrying heavy objects, carry them
close to your body and avoid carrying them with one hand
- There are a several types of back
injuries, which include spinal cord injuries, slipped or herniated disc
and compression fractures. Whiplash is not considered a back injury as
many people think.
Prevention of back injuries and pain is
best managed through proper lifting and bending techniques, and proper
posture. Although proper posture, conditioning and body mechanics are keys
to preventing back injuries, back problems caused by accidents cannot
always be prevented.
There are steps that you should take after an automobile accident in order
to protect your legal rights. These steps are particularly important if
you have sustained an injury to your back or other area of your body.
- Obtain the names, addresses and phone
numbers of any witnesses
- Report the accident immediately to the
police and to your insurance company
- If possible, photograph the scene
including the vehicles, injuries and areas where the accident took place
- Immediately see a physician if you are
experiencing any kind of pain, whether mild or severe
- Contact the law firm of Hardison & Associates
before speaking with an insurance company
If you, or a loved one, have been the
victim of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be able
to obtain compensation for your medical and rehabilitation costs, as well
as lost wages. Litigation is often the only way to ensure that you receive
the compensation that you are entitled to.
Please contact Hardison & Associates
attorneys immediately regarding your injuries, because most insurance
policies are not sufficient to cover expenses related to serious back
injuries. We will make arrangements for your medical bills to be paid out
of any future settlement, which will allow you to focus on your recovery
instead of your medical bills.
The most often asked question regarding personal injury lawsuits is, “What
is the value of my claim?” This is dependent on a variety of factors; such
as previous verdicts, cost of medical bills, type of injury, disability
rating given to you by your physician, liability of the person who injured
you and the amount of your lost wages.
At Hardison & Associates, we have over 20 years experience handling accident
cases, which result in back injuries, and we can help you achieve the
largest settlement possible. We handle each case as if it were going to
trial. Insurance companies know that law firms, such as Hardison & Associates,
who have a reputation for going to trial receive higher settlements than
those who do not.
We will also be there to guide you through the entire legal process.
Having an attorney on your side is the most efficient route to settling
your case and getting the compensation that you deserve. So please contact
Hardison & Associates today. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your
claim. Please know that we appreciate the trust you have placed in our
firm. We can be reached at 1-800-434-8399 or
via e-mail.
Our personal injury practice areas include the following:
- Accidents involving automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, trains, and pedestrians
- Slip and Fall cases
- Products Liability
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Medical Malpractice
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Security Assaults
- Fire Cases due to negligence
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