Back Injuries from Car Accidents

Georgia Back Injury Accident Attorney

Back Injuries Can Change Your Life Forever

Back injuries sustained in car accidents range from minor muscle strains to catastrophic spinal damage that can leave victims permanently disabled. The force of a collision — even at relatively low speeds — can herniate discs, fracture vertebrae, and tear ligaments throughout the back. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 51-1-6), victims have the right to pursue compensation for all damages caused by another driver's negligence.

One of the most challenging aspects of back injury claims is that symptoms often appear days or even weeks after the accident. Insurance companies routinely use this delay to argue that the injury is unrelated to the crash. Attorney Jonathan Overman understands these tactics and works with medical experts to establish a clear connection between the accident and your injuries.

Georgia follows a modified comparative negligence standard (O.C.G.A. § 51-12-33), meaning you can recover damages as long as you are less than 50% at fault. However, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault — making it critical to have an experienced attorney who can minimize any fault attributed to you.

Back injuries frequently require extensive treatment including physical therapy, epidural injections, chiropractic care, and in severe cases, spinal fusion surgery. These treatments can cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Overbird Law fights to ensure you recover not just current medical bills, but future treatment costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.