A spinal cord injury (SCI) can have a devastating impact on an individual’s life, wellbeing, and health. The spinal cord is the messenger between the brain the rest of the body, so injuries to the spine can be catastrophic. In many cases, following a spinal cord injury, an individual’s livelihood and relationships are adversely impacted.
If you or a loved one recently sustained a spinal cord injury, you likely already understand how far-reaching these injuries can be. However, you may be unaware of the importance of retaining a personal injury attorney, especially in the case of medical malpractice and wrongful death.
In addition to lost wages and current medical bills, there are many services a spinal cord injury patient may require. These can include surgery, rehabilitation, physical therapy, a wheelchair, vocational therapy, mobility experts, and more depending on the severity of the injury.
According to the National Spinal Cord Statistic Center, vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries and account for 39%. If you sustain an SCI in a trucking accident or any other motor vehicle accident by a drunk or distracted driver, you can legally bring a liability claim against them for negligence, although your no-fault insurance covers your injury.
Finding a personal injury lawyer experienced in no-fault and liability claims is critical to your injury case.
While anyone can sustain a spinal cord injury from a slip and fall, the most vulnerable are the elderly. Falls are the second leading cause of SCIs. If your loved one suffered a fall due to another person’s negligence, such as in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you should pursue a personal injury claim.
The facts surrounding you or your loved one’s injury determine the type of action you pursue. Many personal injury cases involving a spinal cord injury also include traumatic brain injury or product liability.
Whether injured in a construction site accident, during labor, or in a car accident, these cases typically require professional medical testimony to establish the extent of the injury and its long-term effects.
The law office of Cochran, Kroll & Associates, P.C. serves Warren and the surrounding areas. Our team of personal injury attorneys includes nurse attorney and trial lawyer, Eileen Kroll. Let our team remove the burden of the legal issues and deadlines from your shoulders. Our client-centric and tenacious approach guarantees we pursue all legal options on your behalf.
We negotiate with insurance companies to get you the economic damages and pain and suffering compensation you deserve. We also pursue social security disability benefits if you are entitled to them.
For a confidential free consultation to discuss your situation, please call our law office at 866-MICH-LAW.