Spinal cord injuries can devastate victims and derail lives in an instant. If you or a loved one suffered catastrophic harm to your back or neck because of someone else’s negligence, an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer can fight to help you obtain justice. With an attorney guiding your case, you can focus on recovery while pursuing the compensation vital to your future.
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord is the major bundle of nerves running through the spine that allows movement, feeling, and control of the body below the point of injury. Spinal cord trauma results in partial or total loss of these functions. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center:
- About 17,810 new spinal cord injuries occur in the U.S. each year.
- Vehicle crashes are the leading cause, followed by falls, acts of violence, sports and recreation mishaps.
- Lifetime costs for a 25-year-old with high tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) exceed $5 million.
Even “incomplete” spinal cord injuries that allow some function can still greatly impact victims’ mobility, bladder control, sexual function, and quality of life.
Causes of Spinal Cord Trauma
Common accidents resulting in spinal cord injuries include:
- Car crashes – Collisions involving head-on, t-bone, or rollover impacts frequently cause spinal trauma.
- Truck accidents – The massive force of a semi or big rig crash can easily crush vehicles and injure occupants.
- Motorcycle wrecks – Riders thrown from bikes often suffer debilitating back and neck injuries.
- Slip/trip and falls – Violent falls on slippery surfaces, uneven ground, or from heights risk spinal damage.
- Workplace accidents – Falls from ladders, scaffolding collapses, and heavy equipment mishaps lead to spinal trauma.
- Sports/recreation injuries – Full-contact sports, diving, ATV riding, and other activities may cause spinal cord harm.
No matter how the injury happened, a dedicated spinal cord injury attorney can fight for compensation.
Building Your Injury Claim
Recovering compensation after a spinal cord injury requires proving:
- The at-fault party acted negligently, violating a duty of care that led to the accident.
- Their negligence directly caused the spinal cord trauma.
- Extensive financial damages resulted.
With medical and care costs averaging $5+ million over a lifetime, the stakes could not be higher. A seasoned lawyer will work tirelessly to prove liability and damages by:
- Gathering police reports, medical records, eyewitness statements.
- Consulting medical and vocational rehabilitation experts.
- Analyzing factors like dangerous roadways or defective products.
- Reconstructing the sequence of events leading to injuries.
- Highlighting all applicable laws and regulations the defendant breached.
Success requires understanding spinal cord trauma, proving who is responsible, and quantifying all losses suffered. An attorney intimately familiar with these severe injuries can build the strongest case.
Seeking Rightful Compensation
Catastrophic spinal cord injuries often permanently impact victims’ mobility, health, income, and independence. But financial compensation plays a crucial role by covering costs for:
- Extensive medical treatment, medications, and therapy
- Adaptive equipment like wheelchairs, lift systems, and mobility devices
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate disabilities
- In-home nursing care and assistance
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Funds secured can provide stability when injuries disrupt lives. Though no amount of money can undo spinal harm, it can help victims move forward. Experienced injury lawyers know how to fight for maximum compensation through settlements or litigation.
Choosing the Right Spinal Injury Attorney
Not every personal injury lawyer has the skills to successfully handle spinal cord trauma cases. Seek these key traits:
- Deep understanding of spinal anatomy, injuries, and care
- Extensive experience with spinal cord injury claims
- Resources to build strong liability and damages arguments
- Proven track record of large verdict and settlement wins
- Willingness to go to trial if fair settlements cannot be reached
- Compassion and commitment to clients
- Stellar reputation based on past client reviews
Finally, choose a lawyer you trust and feel comfortable with. These cases involve very personal matters, so a close attorney-client relationship is key.
We Strive to Restore What Is Lost
The spinal cord injury lawyers at [Law Firm] recognize lives are irrevocably changed after spinal trauma. We fight passionately to help clients recover damages critical to daily living and long-term needs. While no amount of money can make up for catastrophic harm, we strive to restore stability and set clients on the best path forward. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation – we are committed to guiding you through challenges ahead while working diligently to help you obtain justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?
The leading causes of spinal cord injuries include traffic collisions involving cars, motorcycles, pedestrians, slips, trips and falls on unsafe property or job sites, sports and recreation accidents, and acts of violence and trauma. Vehicle crashes make up over 40% of spinal cord injuries.
What compensation is available for spinal cord injury victims?
Compensation may cover costs for medical expenses from emergency transport, hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation and ongoing therapies, prescription medications and assistive devices, in-home care and assistance, lost income and future lost earning capacity, accessibility modifications to home and vehicle, and pain and suffering damages.
Will filing a lawsuit take my spinal cord injury case to trial?
While preparing for trial is important, most spinal injury claims settle out of court. An experienced attorney negotiates aggressively to reach a fair settlement without a trial. However, if a satisfactory offer cannot be secured, the lawyer will not hesitate to take the case to trial to fight for full compensation.
Call For a Free Consultation
If you or a loved one suffered serious injury in an Atlanta accident, the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Humphrey & Ballard Law can help. Our experienced legal team has been fighting for injured victims in Atlanta for over 20 years – and we know how to maximize compensation for your injuries and losses.
Don’t wait to call us at 404-341-0499 for a free, no-obligation consultation on your case. At Humphrey & Ballard Law, we handle all types of personal injury claims, including:
With convenient offices in Lenox Center Tower, we make it simple to meet our attorneys face-to-face. We’ll review the details of your case at no cost, advise if you have grounds to pursue a claim, and discuss your legal options moving forward.
At Humphrey & Ballard Law, every client matters. Our No Fee Guarantee means we only get paid if we win money for you. We won’t rest until you receive maximum compensation. All it takes is one call to 404-341-0499 to get started. You can also visit us online at https://hbinjurylawyers.com/Contact/ to request your free case evaluation today.
Don’t leave your family’s future to chance. The dedicated Atlanta personal injury lawyers at Humphrey & Ballard Law will fight for you. Call 404-341-0499 now to schedule a free consultation. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve after your accident in Georgia.
