Attorney Phillip H. Wagner

Neck, Back & Spine Injury Attorney

At Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, we focus on significant injury cases. If you’re experiencing neck, back, or spinal pain after a car accident, chiropractic care is often the first step toward diagnosis and recovery. But these injuries can also have long-term consequences that insurance companies may minimize.

Attorney Phillip Wagner represents people with serious injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes. As part of a firm with over 50 years of experience championing the seriously injured, Phillip works to ensure your condition, treatment needs, and long-term impact are fully recognized.

The insurance company may downplay your injury, may question your treatment or offer a quick settlement. Before speaking with the insurance company or accepting any settlement, it’s important to understand your rights.

Schedule a free consultation with Phillip at 612-344-0322 or email pwagner@schwebel.com.

Serious Spine Injuries After Car Accidents

Spinal injuries are among the most consequential injuries seen after motor vehicle collisions. What may initially present as neck or back pain can later be diagnosed as disc injury, instability, nerve compression, or structural damage requiring invasive treatment.

Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben focuses on cases involving:

• Herniated or damaged spinal discs
• Cervical and lumbar spine injuries
• Radiculopathy and nerve compression
• Spinal instability or ligament injury
• Surgical spine conditions
• Chronic pain after crash-related injury
• Permanent functional impairment

These injuries often lead to long-term medical care, work limitations, or permanent disability.

Working With Your Chiropractic Treatment

Chiropractors are often the first providers to recognize the extent of spine injuries after a crash. We respect and rely on chiropractic clinical findings to help document:

• Injury mechanism
• Functional limitations
• Treatment response
• Ongoing care needs

You should consider speaking with a spine injury attorney if your crash-related injury involves:

• Recommended or completed spine surgery
• Disc injury, nerve compression, or instability on imaging
• Permanent impairment or activity restrictions
• Inability to return to prior work or activity level
• Long-term chiropractic or medical care needs

Insurance companies often evaluate claims early — before the full severity and future impact of a spinal injury is known. We focus on ensuring the entire course of care — from initial chiropractic treatment through surgical intervention and long-term consequences — is fully recognized.

About Phillip

Phil joined Schwebel Goetz & Sieben in the spring of 2018 and continued with the firm as a law clerk while pursuing his Juris Doctor. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Prior to law school, Phil earned his undergraduate degree in Management Information Systems from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Driven by a strong passion for helping others, Phil chose to specialize in personal injury law. His practice focuses on all aspects of personal injury litigation, including car and truck collisions, motorcycle crashes, and general liability cases.