Challenges in Spinal Cord Injury Claims
Spinal cord injury cases are some of the most complex and high-stakes personal injury claims. Proving negligence, calculating total damages, and going up against aggressive insurance company tactics require skilled legal advocacy. At Vaughan & Vaughan, our attorneys have over a century of experience overcoming these hurdles to recover the maximum compensation our clients deserve.Proving Liability and Negligence
To receive compensatory damages, you must prove that another party was negligent and directly caused your spinal cord injury through their reckless actions or inactions. This requires extensive investigation to gather evidence like accident reports, camera footage, eyewitness accounts, expert analysis, and more. Our spinal cord injury lawyers in Fort Wayne have networks of specialists to build an indisputable case.Calculating Full Damages
The catastrophic nature of paralysis means these injury claims involve staggering amounts of damages to account for lifelong needs like:- Medical costs for emergency care, surgery, rehab
- Future medical costs, assistive devices, home modifications
- Lost earning capacity and wages
- Emotional traumas like pain/suffering and diminished quality of life
Battling Insurance Companies
Even with solid evidence, insurance providers will fight tooth and nail to devalue claims or shift blame to avoid liability. Our attorneys are aggressive litigators unafraid to take cases to trial to force fair compensation when met with unjust settlement offers.Statute of Limitations in Indiana
In Indiana, you generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit over a spinal cord injury. There are some exceptions, but it's critical to contact an attorney immediately before this window closes.How a Lawyer Can Help
When the most pivotal battle is getting the funds you need for long-term care and financial stability, having an accomplished lawyer from Vaughan & Vaughan advocating relentlessly for you makes all the difference. Contact us today for a free consultation.- Handles all contact with insurance companies and opposing parties
- Conducts comprehensive investigations to establish negligence and liability
- Calculates and justifies the true extent of current and future damages
- Handles negotiations to demand maximum compensation from insurers
- Represents your case at trial if settlements are insufficient
- Works on contingency fees, no upfront costs unless we make a recovery