Las Vegas, NV personal injury attorney Keith E. Galliher talks about his experience handling spinal cord injury cases. He has extensive experience handling cases involving spinal cord injuries, which can vary significantly depending on the location of the injury—commonly affecting the neck or back.

One important factor in these cases is the presence of pre-existing conditions. For individuals of a certain age, it’s common to have degenerative conditions in the spine that may not cause symptoms, often referred to as “asymptomatic.” However, if a collision or other incident causes these conditions to become symptomatic—resulting in pain or other complications—the party responsible for the crash is liable for all resulting damages.

This liability includes injuries such as herniated discs, facet joint issues, or osteopathic complexes. If these conditions necessitate surgery, rehabilitation, or even future surgeries, the defendant is responsible for the full spectrum of costs associated with the crash. These expenses are considered part of the recoverable damages in such cases.