Spinal Cord Injuries

If you have questions about pursuing a spinal cord injury case, contact our firm to schedule a consultation with an experienced attorney for straightforward solutions that will work for you.

Spinal Cord Injuries

With over eighty-five years of experience handling medical malpractice cases, our attorneys understand the challenges facing our clients in the court room and in their everyday lives. If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury, we will listen to your concerns, help you get proper medical care, and make sure you are compensated fairly. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries

From simple back pain to paralysis, a spinal cord injury will have a major impact on your ability to lead a normal life. We work with a variety of medical and financial experts who can help you get the care you need and demonstrate in a court of law the real impact of your injury on your life. Contact us today for more information about the experts we work with.

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) due to another person's negligent acts, you may be eligible for compensation for your injuries. The amount of compensation will depend on the individual circumstances of your case and your state's laws. Contact The Law Office of Elam & Rousseaux, P.A. in Charlotte, North carolina today to find out if you are entitled to damages for your spinal cord injury. An attorney experienced in spinal cord injury cases can determine if a lawsuit is in your best interests.

Proving the Right to Compensation

To recover compensation for your injury, you may be required to show:

That the SCI occurred due to reckless or negligent disregard for your safety by another
That you were injured
That your injury was caused by the accident and is not due to a pre-existing condition or unrelated occurrence
That you suffered compensable damages

In some states, under the doctrine of comparative negligence, your compensation can be decreased proportionately if it is found that you contributed to your injuries. For example, if the court finds you are 20 percent at fault, then your recovery will be decreased by that percentage. A minority of states follow the restrictive contributory negligence rule. In these states, if the court finds you contributed in any way to the injuries you suffered — even as little as 1 percent — you will be barred recovery altogether.

Available Damages

The damages you may be entitled to collect will vary by your state's laws and may not include all of those listed here. You will want to consult with a local attorney about the compensation available in your jurisdiction for spinal cord injuries.

Medical expenses
Costs incurred by you for health care, including ambulance bills, hospital bills, and charges for surgical, medical or chiropractic care
Future medical expenses
The cost of future medical care for injuries or disabilities, including costs for rehabilitation, bioengineering equipment (wheelchairs, electrical equipment to assist breathing and eating) transportation, attendant care
Lost income
Payment for wages lost as a result of your injury
Lost future earning capacity
The sum of money that will compensate you for the earnings you would have made in the future if you had not sustained the injury
Pain and suffering
The pain, suffering, disfigurement, disability and loss of life's pleasures you have experienced from your spinal cord injury
Property damage
Repair or replacement of any property that was damaged in the accident

Conclusion

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, you have the right to seek compensation. Consult a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after your injury. The law imposes a statute of limitations that varies from state to state. You have a limited period in which to pursue a legal claim. Contact an experienced personal injury attorney from The Law Office of Elam & Rousseaux, P.A. in Charlotte, North carolina, who will review your case with you.

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