Can You File a Claim After a Spinal Cord Injury Accident?
You have a legal chance to seek damages if someone causes an accident that leaves you with a spinal cord injury (SCI). Generally, you only get compensation if a lawyer can show that another party acted negligently to cause your injuries. We may provide assistance with SCIs caused by motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, and slip-and-fall accidents. We understand that SCIs can significantly affect a patient’s health and take them seriously. We’re ready to investigate your situation and determine if you qualify for compensation.What Funds do You Get After a SCI?
A South Bend spinal cord injury lawyer can discuss available compensation for your losses. In many situations, our law firm helps clients get funds for:Current and Future Healthcare Costs
Doctors often have to provide emergency care to patients with a spinal cord injury. These injuries can worsen if left unattended. Even with prompt treatment, however, doctors cannot undo the damage caused by a SCI. Therefore, they primarily focus on keeping your condition from worsening. We can assist you as you seek funds to cover emergency care, long-term treatment, medications, and necessary assistive devices.Lost Wages
Recovery from a SCI often requires patients to take off work. You may have to spend a lengthy amount of time in a hospital during your recovery period and could get payment for your lost pay, bonuses, and raises. We can also discuss compensation for your lost earning potential, as SCIs often result in disabling conditions like full paralysis.Non-Economic Losses
Finally, our team may assist with non-economic losses for clients recovering from an SCI. These funds address the impact of your mental anguish and emotional suffering. You may get funds for your loss of companionship or consortium.How does a South Bend Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Help?
Working with an attorney means you’ll have professional assistance with every aspect of your claim. We begin by offering clients a risk-free consultation, allowing you to discuss your concerns without any obligation. If you hire us to handle your legal needs, we can:Investigate Your SCI Accident
We dig into the causes of your SCI accident to find the liable party. We use many techniques to investigate, and may:- Find any eyewitnesses and take recorded statements
- Visit the scene of your accident
- Get a copy of any accident reports
- Look for videos or photos taken during the accident
- Work with SCI experts