A spinal cord injury is a life-changing experience. Your future is unclear as you navigate medical care and the possibility of permanent non-mobility. Even with modern medical treatments, you may never regain the functionality you once had. If your spinal cord injury is due to the negligence or direct harm of another, you may be eligible for compensation. Hiring a spinal cord injury lawyer is an important first step. Contact our office today.
The spinal cord is the network that sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body. Damage to any part of the spinal cord disrupts the transmissions and doesn’t allow signals to reach the different parts of the body. Many people who have experienced such a devastating injury have adapted to their situation. With medical treatment, basics such as wheelchairs, and adaptive technologies, many spinal cord injury patients can return to working and lead a rewarding life. Therapies like locomotor training may help some patients regain some abilities.
However, living with and treating a spinal cord injury can run into the millions. Lost income can mean even more. So it’s important that after an accident, you have a settlement that covers the expenses you’ll need for continued care. If you’ve been through an accident that is no fault, a spinal cord injury lawyer can help you recover the compensation you need to take care of yourself and your family.
Doctors classify spinal cord injuries as “complete” and “incomplete,” depending on the level of motor and sensory functioning below the level of the injury.
Depending on the location of the injury, paralysis can be just the lower part of the body or all four limbs (called “quadriplegia” or “tetraplegia.”) Paralysis can be either temporary or permanent. The spinal cord cannot regrow cells after an injury.
Symptoms like these may not appear immediately:
Each patient’s reaction is different, and a spinal injury may not be obvious immediately. That’s why it’s vital to have a medical examination after an accident and determine the extent of the injury.
The most common causes of SCI are:
Also included are other injuries like fractures, contusions, dislocations, compressed vertebra, and damage to any section of the spine. Alcohol is a factor in one out of every four of these accidents.
An accident that leaves you a paraplegic or tetraplegic is a life-changing event for you and your family. Spinal cord injuries usually include significant pain, expensive and lifelong medical treatment, and other physical and emotional aspects.
SCI damage can include other complications such as:
Because there is no cure for spinal cord injuries, everyday tasks become difficult, if not impossible, requiring daily assistance for the rest of your life.
If you’ve suffered this injury through no fault, you should seek compensation to help pay for the care you need. As an SCI patient, the costs of living with a spinal cord injury are considerable. You’ll need compensation for your long-term care, which can exceed $1M over your lifetime.
In addition, your home may need to be remodeled for needs such as wheelchair accessibility and other adaptive technologies. Other expenses may appear later. Because an SCI injury is life-changing, you can seek compensation for things like:
Our attorneys understand the types of compensation that are available for SCI cases. We can help you seek a fair settlement that can cover the costs of your injury and continuing care.
While you need the support of your family and friends for your recovery, they can’t help you get the compensation you’ll need for the rest of your life. The insurance adjuster is not your friend and will work to either deny your claim or give you as little as possible, leaving you with big bills you can’t pay. Speak to a spinal cord injury lawyer as soon as possible.
A spinal cord injury is a life-changing experience. Your future is unclear as you navigate medical care and the possibility of permanent non-mobility. Even with modern medical treatments, you may never regain the functionality you once had. If your spinal cord injury is due to the negligence or direct harm of another, you may be eligible for compensation. Hiring a spinal cord injury lawyer is an important first step. Contact our office today.
