If you or a loved one have been subjected to a spinal cord injury after an accident, you may be entitled to damages for your physical, mental, and financial suffering. Here at Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., we practice solely in the field of personal injury law, so working alongside victims who have been injured at the hands of another party is all our firm does. When it comes to law firms, we like to believe that attorneys who specialize in one area will be able to give more pointed legal guidance than firms who choose to represent clients in many different legal fields at once.
Further, while you can pursue a claim yourself, over the years, we have seen many clients pursue legal matters while representing their own cases, only to end up disappointed with the outcome. Ultimately, they may find themselves either overwhelmed or being taken advantage of by a system that can prove to be confusing to the average person.
At the end of the day, our firm only wants to fight to get you what you may be rightfully owed after such a needless and life-altering accident. Nobody should have to be responsible for what someone else has put them through.
To learn more about the services that an Anderson spinal injuries lawyer can offer, contact a Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. team member today at (317) 720-3229 to receive your free consultation.
Common Actionable Causes of Spinal Injuries
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), there are around 17,500 new spinal cord injuries each year in the United States. As of 2017, the organization estimates that there are 285,000 people living with a spinal cord injury in America. While spinal cord injuries are the leading cause of paralysis nationwide, there are also many other costs that victims and their families have to bear, including mental and financial setbacks. In fact, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) estimates that $3 billion is spent annually caring for spinal cord injury patients.
While a spinal cord injury can occur from virtually any accident, the most common causes come from motor vehicle accidents and falls, with car accidents accounting for 36.5 percent of all cases and falls, such as slip and fall cases, accounting for over 25 percent. Assaults, such as gunshot wounds, are also a frequent contributor.
Ultimately, if your accident may have been caused by another party’s negligence, you are within your rights to take legal action against them to try to recoup what you have lost as a result of your injuries.
According to the Mayo Clinic, other frequent causes of spinal cord injuries can include:
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Accidents occurring during sporting events
- Diseases, which can be caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals or poor working conditions
- Diving accidents
- Accidents involving drunk drivers
- And more
When you retain the services of an Anderson spinal injuries lawyer at Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., we will do a full investigation into the causes of your accident. This will include examining any instances of premises liability where the property owners may be responsible for your injuries due to their lack of action. After all, property owners have a duty of care to provide a reasonable expectation of safety for their guests. For example, failing to warn visitors of any potential dangers, such as shallow water at a pool or a wet surface in an office building.
For more information on causes for legal action in spinal injury cases, contact a Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. team member today at (317) 720-3229 for your completely free consultation.
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Recoverable Damages After a Spinal Injury
Spinal injuries can be extremely impactful to every area of a victim’s life. That is why a spinal injuries lawyer will seek damages for any punitive, economic, and non-economic pain and suffering a victim has had to endure. First and foremost, this will include seeking damages for any medical costs and ongoing medical care a victim has been subjected to. As spinal cord injuries can cost millions over the course of a victim’s ongoing treatment, the financial burden can be severe for families.
If a settlement cannot be reached beforehand, the court will decide how much damages are owed for the financial burden, as well as any physical limitations and mental hardships. In many cases, medical paperwork will be referenced so an appropriate amount may be decided upon. While damages for mental suffering can be harder to assign monetary values to, a lawyer can help argue for a sum that helps reflect the overall level of suffering.
Other recoverable damages may include:
- Transportation costs and the cost of mobility services, such as a wheelchair, if applicable
- Compensation for loss of wages or a loss of the ability to work in the future
- Loss of intimacy with loved ones
- Ongoing medications or procedures
- Damaged property
- And more
Our team helps accident victims and those who suffered spinal cord injuries put a value on their case. We can help you better understand a fair settlement value before we file a claim on your behalf and build a case to prove this value in court if it is necessary. To learn more, contact a Sevenish Law Firm, P.C. team member today at (317) 720-3229.
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Here at Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., we hope that retaining the services of an Anderson spinal injuries lawyer can give you peace of mind knowing that our firm is working to fight for your right to compensation. We have worked with countless spinal injuries victims during our years, so we have likely seen a case like yours. The most important thing is that you know you are not alone throughout your fight for justice. We will let your voice be heard.
For more information about Sevenish Law Firm, P.C., contact one of our team members today at (317) 720-3229 to receive your free consultation.
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