Every year in the United States, thousands of people suffer serious spinal cord injuries that result in temporary or permanent paralysis, paraplegia and quadriplegia. Damage to the spinal cord can result in complete loss of movement and strength in an affected muscle group or limb, which may result in life-long permanent physical disability.

Causes of spinal cord injury

An estimated 200,000 people suffer spinal cord injuries every year as a result of automobile accidents, sports accidents, violence, falls, medical malpractice, and other traumatic occurrences. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury or brain injury because of another party's actions or negligence, please contact us to learn more about your legal rights. 

The extent of a spinal cord injury is usually dependant on the type and severity of the accident. Those who are paralyzed also face the risk of other serious complications such as bedsores, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections.

Spinal Cord Injury: The Costs

Along with the life-altering physical and psychological effects of paraplegia and quadriplegia, victims and their families often face astronomical medical expenses and future medical needs. Lifetime healthcare and living costs for victims of spinal cord injuries are in the millions of dollars.

However, the cost of spinal cord injury is not only financial, but emotional as well. A sudden catastrophic injury often arouses profound feelings of depression and despair.

Through a personal injury lawsuit, victims who have suffered serious catastrophic spinal cord injures due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party may be able to recover damages, including:

• Medical expenses
• Pain and suffering
• Lost wages and earning capacity
• Future medical needs

What are my legal rights?

A spinal cord injury is a life-altering condition that can cause serious mental, physical, and financial hardships. If you or a loved one has suffered from a spinal cord injury due to an accident, medical malpractice, or birth injury that was caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, you may be eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit to seek compensation for your losses.

Our qualified and caring spinal cord injury attorneys can evaluate your case and explain your legal options. Please contact us at Eisenberg, Rothweiler, et. al. today to speak with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney who is dedicated to protecting your rights and fighting for the compensation you deserve. We offer a free consultation at no obligation to you.  If we decide, together, to proceed with a legal claim, it will cost you nothing until we successfully resolve your case.