Spinal Injury Lawyers Serving New York and New Jersey
Spinal Injuries Often Happen Alongside Other Serious Injuries
Spinal trauma rarely occurs in isolation. The same accidents that cause back and neck injuries — truck crashes, construction falls, high-speed collisions — frequently produce traumatic brain injuries and fractures at the same time. When multiple serious injuries are present, the complexity of the case increases significantly, and so does the importance of having legal representation that can coordinate the full picture.
If your accident also resulted in a head injury, our traumatic brain injury practice handles those claims with the same level of depth. If fractures are part of your diagnosis, our fractures practice covers those as well. We build a unified case strategy around all of your injuries, not separate silos.
Spinal Injuries That Change Everything — and the Legal Team That Treats Them That Way
A spinal injury can rewrite your life in an instant. Whether you're facing herniated discs, nerve damage, a fusion surgery, or a long-term mobility impairment, the financial and physical weight of these injuries is unlike almost anything else in personal injury law. At IJA Law Group, we handle spinal injury cases with the same depth and preparation we bring to our most complex catastrophic injury work — because that's exactly what they are.
We represent injured people across New York and New Jersey, and we've secured seven-figure results for clients whose spinal injuries required surgery. You don't need to be paralyzed for your case to matter. If a back or neck injury has affected your ability to work, your daily function, or your long-term health, we want to hear what happened.
The Full Range of Spinal Injuries We Handle
Spinal injuries exist on a wide spectrum, and the severity of your diagnosis doesn't determine whether you have a serious case — the impact on your life does. We represent clients across the full range of spinal trauma, including:
- Herniated, bulging, or ruptured discs
- Cervical and lumbar spine injuries requiring surgery
- Nerve damage and radiculopathy
- Spinal cord injuries with partial or complete loss of function
- Facet joint injuries and ligament damage
- Post-surgical complications and long-term chronic pain conditions
- Paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia
Whether your injury required a single procedure or has led to ongoing treatment, our team builds a case around the full scope of what you've been through — and what you're still facing.
What Seven-Figure Spinal Results Actually Look Like
We've secured a $1,300,000 settlement for a client in the Bronx whose injuries required back surgery, and a $1,100,000 settlement for a client in New Jersey facing the same. These weren't paralysis cases. They were surgical spinal injury cases — the kind insurance companies routinely try to minimize.
Those results reflect what happens when a firm prepares every case as if it's going to trial. We work with medical experts who can document the full extent of your spinal damage, vocational specialists who can quantify what your injury has cost you professionally, and economists who can project your future medical needs and lost earning capacity. Insurance adjusters know the difference between a firm that settles fast and one that's ready to fight. We're the latter.
You can review more of our case results on the case results page.
Your Future Earning Capacity Is Part of Your Case
One of the most common fears we hear from spinal injury clients is whether they'll ever be able to work the same way again. It's a legitimate concern — and it's a central part of how we build your claim. A spinal injury settlement that only covers your current medical bills leaves you exposed to years of future treatment costs and income loss that should have been part of the recovery.
We factor in every dimension of your long-term situation:
- Future surgeries, physical therapy, and pain management
- Reduced earning capacity or inability to return to your prior occupation
- Ongoing prescription and specialist costs
- Home modification or mobility assistance needs
- The non-economic impact of chronic pain and diminished quality of life
Our goal is a resolution that accounts for where you are now and where this injury may take you — not just what's already on the medical bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have a case if my spinal injury required surgery but I'm not paralyzed?
Yes. Paralysis is not the threshold for a serious spinal injury claim. If your injury required surgery, caused lasting nerve damage, or has affected your ability to work or live normally, you likely have a significant case. We've recovered seven-figure settlements for clients in exactly this situation.Yes. Paralysis is not the threshold for a serious spinal injury claim. If your injury required surgery, caused lasting nerve damage, or has affected your ability to work or live normally, you likely have a significant case. We've recovered seven-figure settlements for clients in exactly this situation.How long do I have to file a spinal injury lawsuit in New York or New Jersey?
In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident. New Jersey generally allows two years. These deadlines can be shortened in certain circumstances — for example, if a government entity is involved — so it's important to speak with an attorney as early as possible.In New York, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is three years from the date of the accident. New Jersey generally allows two years. These deadlines can be shortened in certain circumstances — for example, if a government entity is involved — so it's important to speak with an attorney as early as possible.How do I pay for surgery and medical care while my case is pending?
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Many of our clients use medical liens or work with providers who defer payment until the case resolves. We can help you understand your options so that cost doesn't delay the treatment you need.We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Many of our clients use medical liens or work with providers who defer payment until the case resolves. We can help you understand your options so that cost doesn't delay the treatment you need.What types of accidents most commonly cause spinal injuries?
Trucking accidents, auto collisions, and construction accidents are among the most frequent causes of serious spinal trauma. The force involved in these events — particularly truck crashes — is often severe enough to cause disc ruptures, vertebral fractures, and spinal cord damage. If your injury resulted from one of these accidents, it's worth reviewing with a spinal injury lawyer who handles that specific type of case.Trucking accidents, auto collisions, and construction accidents are among the most frequent causes of serious spinal trauma. The force involved in these events — particularly truck crashes — is often severe enough to cause disc ruptures, vertebral fractures, and spinal cord damage. If your injury resulted from one of these accidents, it's worth reviewing with a spinal injury lawyer who handles that specific type of case.Can I still pursue a case if the accident happened in New Jersey rather than New York?
Yes. We represent spinal injury clients in both states and have secured seven-figure results in New Jersey cases. The legal process differs between the two states, but our team handles both and will explain what applies to your specific situation.Yes. We represent spinal injury clients in both states and have secured seven-figure results in New Jersey cases. The legal process differs between the two states, but our team handles both and will explain what applies to your specific situation.
No Upfront Cost. Direct Attorney Access from the First Call.
When you contact IJA Law Group, you speak with an attorney — not a screener, not a case manager. That's how every client relationship starts, and it's how we make sure nothing important gets lost in the early stages of your case. We work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront costs and no fees unless we win.
Our team serves clients throughout the New York metro area, including White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, as well as clients across northern New Jersey in Essex County, Bergen County, and Hudson County. Spanish-speaking staff are available for clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.
Serving White Plains, the Bronx, Queens, New York County, Nyack, and northern New Jersey, including, but not limited to Essex County, Bergen County, Hudson County. Free consultations. Spanish-speaking service available.
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