CIVIL VERDICTS - PREMISES LIABILITY * Estate of Joan DeMarco v. The Marquis - Decedent business tenant of apartment/office complex owner murdered by former employee of defendant in violent assault during office burglary. Plaintiff's estate alleged negligent security theory of liability against defendant. Settlement negotiated with responsible insurance company in excess of One Million Two Hundred Thousand ($1,200,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. * Khaled Bakar v. Home Properties, Inc. - Plaintiff was standing on third floor balcony of friend's apartment owned by defendant, when the floor suddenly collapsed causing plaintiff to fall to ground. Plaintiff sustained fractured ribs, non-displaced tibia fracture and herniated disc, which was treated with physical therapy and multiple epidural injections. Montgomery County jury returned a verdict in the amount of Seven Hundred and Sixty Nine Thousand ($769,000.00) Dollars. Plaintiff filed Motion for Delay Damages which was granted and case was settled for Nine Hundred Thousand ($900,000.00) Dollars. * CIVIL VERDICTS - AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS * Riccardo v. Kim - Plaintiff sustained fractured cervical vertebrae at C5-6 level which required two surgeries and metal screws, arising from a two vehicle automobile accident. Out-of-court settlement negotiated with responsible insurance carriers in amount of Four Hundred Thousand ($400,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. * Estate of Robert Kane v. Joseph Falco - Decedent killed while passenger in one-car accident where intoxicated driver lost control of vehicle. Wrongful death claim settlement negotiated with responsible insurance company in the amount of Six Hundred and Sixty Thousand ($660,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. * Vinnie Moss v. Baldi Transportation/Erie Insurance Company - Plaintiff awarded Two Hundred Thirty Five Thousand ($235,000.00) Dollars by jury after trial. Defendant trucking company bankrupt and uninsured. Uninsured motorist claim settlement negotiated with plaintiff's insurance company in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand ($200,00.00) Dollars. * CIVIL VERDICTS - LIQUOR LIABILITY * Gerald & Irene Kane v. Dublin Wine and Spirits and Commonwealth of PA - Plaintiff husband and wife sustained multiple injuries in head-on collision with drunk driver. Husband-plaintiff sustained head injury resulting in brain hemorrhage and coma, with substantial recovery. Wife-plaintiff sustained broken ankle. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendants prior to trial. Husband's claim - Two Hundred Forty Thousand ($240,000.00) Dollars. Wife's claim - Ninety Thousand ($90,000.00) Dollars. (Bucks County)* Edward Pisarek v. Adriatric Club - Plaintiff police officer assaulted while on duty by intoxicated bar patron skilled in martial arts. Plaintiff sustained permanent partial hearing loss and multiple lacerations. Non-jury trial verdict in favor of plaintiff and against defendant in amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars. (Philadelphia County) CIVIL VERDICTS - PRODUCT LIABILITY* Keith Rosenberger v. Galoob Toys, Inc. - Plaintiff sustained temporary partial loss of vision in one eye with increased risk of future glaucoma, when struck in eye by defendants' children's toy, while plaintiff demonstrated newly purchased toy for child. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendants in the amount of One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Montgomery County)* Raymond Cost v. Caterpillar, Inc. - Plaintiff sustained partial amputation of his lower leg, when his foot was crushed in an unguarded pinchpoint of rotating couplings inside engine area, while plaintiff was performing maintenance of defendant's heavy trash compactor/metal shearer. Out-of-court settlement successfully negotiated against defendant in the amount of Four Hundred Seventy Five Thousand ($475,000.00) Dollars prior to trial. (Montgomery County)

Every day, many Americans sustain serious back and neck injuries that can be debilitating and even permanently disabling. As you attempt to cope with the pain and loss of enjoyment of life that such injuries are likely to bring about, your back and neck injuries attorneys will focus on the financial and legal consequences of your injuries. The reality is that if your injuries resulted from an accident that was caused by the negligence or carelessness of another, then you may have a claim for financial compensation.

How We Can Help

The lawyers at McMahon, McMahon & Lentz have years of experience in handling all types of personal injury claims, including those involving serious back and neck injuries. Our goal is to assist you with any negligence claim that you might have, so that you place yourself in the best position possible to obtain the financial compensation for your injuries that you need and deserve.

Types of Back and Neck Injuries

Your back and neck injuries lawyer at McMahon, McMahon & Lentz is well-aware of the serious consequences that these types of  injuries can have for your ability to live and work as you have in the past. While a sore neck or back may not initially cause alarm, or seem to be only a minor issue at first, such an injury can quickly and easily deteriorate into a chronic condition that causes you pain around the clock. Whether your injuries occurred as a result of a motor vehicle accident or another type of accident, some common kinds of back and neck injuries that often lead to personal injury claims involve:

  • Herniated, ruptured, and bulging discs
  • Spinal cord injuries
  • Broken vertebrae
  • Cervical dislocation in the neck
  • Pinched nerves
  • Whiplash
  • Cervical strains
  • Back sprains

If you have suffered a back or neck injury in an accident, you will not want to worsen the situation by ignoring the pain. Rather, you should not only seek immediate medical attention, but you should also seek the services of McMahon, McMahon & Lentz for legal advice and assistance.

Financial Compensation in Back and Neck Injury Cases

No matter what type of accident led to your back and neck injuries, the amount of compensation to which you may be entitled is dependent upon the extent of your injuries, as well as their continuing nature. Some back and neck injuries may cause only a temporary disruption in your daily routine, whereas other such injuries may render you permanently disabled. Whatever the case may be, potential damages in a personal injury claim for negligence leading to back and neck injuries can include the costs of medical treatment, including physical therapy, surgery, and rehabilitation, lost income due to an inability to work, either temporarily or permanently, and the loss of enjoyment of life, such as your ability to engage in sports or other routine activities.

Contact a Pennsylvania Back and Neck Injuries Attorneys Today

If you have suffered serious back and neck injuries in any type of accident caused by another’s negligence, you should take action right away to protect your interests. Call the law offices of McMahon, McMahon & Lentz now at 1-800-859-6262 and set up a time to meet with a back and neck injuries attorney at your earliest convenience.