Metairie & New Orleans Brain, Neck & Back Injury Lawyer

Some injuries heal in a few weeks. Injuries to the brain, neck, and back often don't — and they're among the most serious, most expensive, and most disputed injuries in any accident case. A herniated disc, a traumatic brain injury, or nerve damage can change how you work, how you sleep, and how you live, sometimes permanently. And because these injuries don't always show on a simple X-ray, insurance companies fight them harder than almost any other kind.

At Bono Law Firm, we've represented seriously injured Louisianans since 1980, and we know how to prove the injuries insurers try to minimize. If you've suffered a head, neck, or back injury in an accident, you talk directly with an attorney named Bono — John or Michael — not a case manager, and you pay nothing unless we recover money for you.

Why these injuries are fought so hard

A broken arm shows up on an X-ray, and nobody argues about it. A traumatic brain injury or a soft-tissue spinal injury is different — the damage is real and life-altering, but it shows up on specialized imaging (MRIs, CT scans), in neurological testing, and in how the injury affects your daily life, not always in an obvious picture. Insurance companies exploit that gap. They argue the injury is exaggerated, that it was pre-existing, or that a gap in treatment means it isn't serious.

Proving these cases takes the right medical evidence, the right specialists, and a clear connection between the accident and the injury. It's detailed work, and it's exactly the work that gets shortchanged when a case is handed to a case manager at a high-volume firm. We do it ourselves.

Traumatic brain injuries

A blow to the head — or even a violent jolt without direct impact — can cause a traumatic brain injury. TBIs range from concussions to severe, permanent impairment, and their effects aren't always obvious right away. Warning signs that deserve immediate medical attention include:

  • Headaches that worsen or won't go away

  • Confusion, memory problems, or difficulty concentrating

  • Dizziness, nausea, or balance problems

  • Mood changes, irritability, or depression

  • Sensitivity to light or noise

  • Trouble sleeping, or sleeping too much

Even a "mild" concussion can have lasting effects, and the cost of a serious brain injury — medical care, lost earning capacity, and the toll on the family — is enormous. These cases require careful proof of both the injury and its long-term impact.

Neck and back injuries

The spine absorbs tremendous force in a crash or a fall, and the injuries that result can be debilitating:

  • Herniated and bulging discs, which press on nerves and cause pain, numbness, and weakness

  • Whiplash and soft-tissue injuries, which insurers love to dismiss but which can cause long-term pain

  • Spinal cord injuries, the most catastrophic, which can cause partial or complete paralysis

  • Nerve damage causing radiating pain, tingling, and loss of function

  • Fractured vertebrae

These injuries often require injections, surgery, long-term physical therapy, and sometimes a lifetime of management. A settlement that only covers today's bills leaves the injured person to pay for tomorrow's — which is why the full future cost has to be calculated and proven.

What to do if you've suffered a head, neck, or back injury

  • Get medical care immediately and follow through. These injuries worsen when untreated, and gaps in treatment are the first thing insurers attack.

  • Tell every doctor about every symptom, even ones that seem minor — they build the medical record your case depends on.

  • Keep every appointment and follow your treatment plan.

  • Don't downplay how you feel. "I'm fine" in a recorded statement gets used against you later.

  • Don't give a recorded statement to the insurance company before talking to a lawyer.

  • Call us for a free consultation.

What your claim can recover

A serious brain, neck, or back injury claim may recover current and future medical expenses, lost wages and lost earning capacity, the cost of ongoing care and rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and compensation for permanent disability. The value depends on the severity and permanence of the injury, its effect on your life and work, and the available insurance. These are not cases to settle quickly or cheaply — the full cost often isn't clear until the medical picture is.

No fee unless we recover for you

Since 1980, Bono Law Firm has represented seriously injured people across Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, St. Charles, and the surrounding parishes. Consultations are free, home and hospital visits are available, our phones are answered 24 hours a day, and there's no fee unless we recover compensation for you.

Suffered a head, neck, or back injury in an accident in Greater New Orleans? Call Bono Law Firm, APLC at 504-835-9909 for a free consultation. Direct attorney access. No fee unless we recover for you. Se Habla Español.