Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are among the most devastating and life-changing injuries a person can experience. Often resulting from car accidents (39.3%), falls (31.8%), or other acts of negligence, these injuries can lead to complete or partial paralysis, drastically altering the course of a person’s life. At Debbie Taussig Law, we specialize in helping individuals with spinal cord injuries pursue the compensation they need to cover medical costs, lost income, and long-term care, as well as non-economic damages such as pain and suffering.
The Role of Personal Injury Law in Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Personal injury law is designed to provide legal recourse for those who have been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. In spinal cord injury cases, this involves filing a claim against an at-fault party’s insurance company. The at-fault party is often a negligent driver or property owner. Victims may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses: Including emergency treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, and ongoing care.
- Lost wages: Compensation for time missed at work due to the injury and possibly loss of future earning capacity.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the emotional and physical toll of living with a spinal cord injury.
- Home modifications: Costs associated with making a home accessible, such as installing ramps or modifying bathrooms.
- Loss of consortium: Compensation for the loss of a family relationship’s benefits due to the injury. This can be a loss of companionship or support.
Why Legal Representation Matters
Navigating a spinal cord injury claim can be complex, especially when dealing with insurance companies. The insurance companies have one goal, and that is to save the company money. They have trained professionals and lawyers on their side, by hiring an experienced personal injury attorney like Debbie Taussig, you can even the playing field. At Debbie Taussig Law, we fight to ensure that our clients receive the support and expertise they need so that they can focus on healing without the added burden dealing with the insurance companies.
How We Can Help
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation. As a personal injury law firm that specializes in spinal cord injuries from a car accident, truck accident, bike accident, or pedestrian accident, we have the experience to build a strong case on your behalf. We work with medical professionals, and experts of all kinds to ensure that your claim reflects the full scope of your injury and its long-term impact on your life.
Spinal cord injuries are life-altering, but you don’t have to face the legal process alone. Contact Debbie Taussig Law today for a free consultation, and let us support you through this process and take the burden of fighting the insurance companies off of your shoulders. Call us today at 303-442-0176.
