Baltimore, MD personal injury lawyer Rick Jaklitsch explains what has to be proved in a case involving back or neck injuries, in Maryland. He mentions that the first thing a lawyer must establish on behalf of any client who has injured their neck or back is that the client was indeed hurt and that the injury resulted from the accident. Even if the client had pre-existing conditions, it must be shown that the accident significantly worsened their condition. This is demonstrated through testimony from pain and suffering witnesses, as well as medical experts who are familiar with the individual patient.