Welcome to the Hardison & Associates Triad 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. Elizabeth Associates is a very highly respected trial attorney who has
gained acclaim throughout the legal community and also teaches classes to other
attorneys. Along with Ken and Beth, 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 800-434-7175 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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