A spinal cord injury (SCI) may be life-altering, causing physical, emotional, and financial difficulties. Such injuries may lead to partial or complete paralysis and, in most cases, involve long-term medical care and rehabilitation. If your injury was the result of negligence on the part of someone else, a personal injury lawyer may assist you in seeking the compensation you require. Here’s how an attorney can help following a spinal cord injury.
Investigating the Cause of the Injury
The initial action a personal injury lawyer will pursue is to determine the cause of the spinal cord injury. Frequent causes that can involve negligence are:
- Car crashes (from inattentive or reckless driving)
- Slip and falls (due to dangerous conditions on the property)
- Workplace injuries (caused by unsafe work sites)
- Medical negligence (from medical mistakes or misdiagnosis)
By determining the party at fault, your lawyer can make sure they are held liable and assist you in seeking just compensation.
Obtaining Medical Evidence
Your lawyer will coordinate with medical personnel to obtain the evidence needed to substantiate your claim. This may involve:
- Medical records outlining your diagnosis and treatment
- Expert opinion from physicians regarding your injury and prognosis
- Long-term care assessments to calculate future medical expenses
Having strong medical evidence is important in demonstrating the complete effect of your injury and its long-term consequences on your life.
Calculating Total Compensation
A spinal cord injury can lead to substantial medical bills, lost income, and a diminished quality of life. Your lawyer will assist you in calculating all the damages you’re owed, which could include:
- Medical bills: Past, present, and future charges for treatment, therapy, and assistive devices
- Lost wages: Compensation for income you’ve lost and will lose due to your inability to work
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional toll of the injury
Summing Up!
If you have experienced a spinal cord injury, a personal injury lawyer can assist you in obtaining the compensation necessary to aid in your recovery. At Tenina Law, we are dedicated to seeking justice for our clients. Call us today for a consultation and allow us to guide you through the legal process.
This article was written by Alla Tenina. Alla is a top San Fernando Valley personal injury lawyer, and the founder of Tenina Law. She has experience in bankruptcies, real estate planning, and complex tax matters. The information provided on this website does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. This website contains links to other third-party websites. Such links are only for the convenience of the reader, user or browser; the ABA and its members do not recommend or endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
