In 2018, medical errors were the third leading cause of death in America, killing more people annually than automobile accidents. Medical malpractice can lead to birth injuries, wrongful death, brain injury, birth trauma, and other injury cases. If you experience paralysis due to a medical mistake, it’s vital to contact a Michigan spinal cord injury lawyer to assist you with your injury claims.
At Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C., experienced personal injury attorneys can help you seek justice for your pain and suffering. It’s critical to pursue medical malpractice claims so the doctor in question is held responsible for their actions.
Spinal cord injuries causing paralysis can occur from a variety of sources. These might include:
In most cases, spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis are caused by negligence and could have been preventable with more caution or preventative treatment.
If negligence can be proven as the cause of your spinal cord injury, you may have the right to compensation. There are two types of damages your spinal cord injury attorney might pursue in a paralysis injury case that can result in significant settlement amounts.
Economic damages cover financial losses and include:
Non-economic damages are more challenging to prove as they are not tangible monetary losses but can be lucrative in a paralysis case for the plaintiff. They include pursuing compensation for:
In addition to pursuing damages in a lawsuit against the at-fault party, your lawyer can also help you file claims with your insurance company and appeal any claims that are rejected.
Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C., is a Michigan law firm specializing in medical malpractice and other personal injury cases. Senior partner Eileen Kroll is also a registered nurse who uses her extensive medical care knowledge to help build your case.
If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury due to negligence, contact us at 866-MICH-LAW for a free consultation today.