Spinal cord injuries fall into the category of catastrophic injuries because of the severe and permanent effects they can have on the lives of victims. A spinal cord injury is often life-altering, and the costs of living with this injury can easily reach into the millions over a lifetime.
Spinal injuries usually happen due to trauma to your spinal cord in an accident, and another person or company might be to blame. If this happens to you, never wait to discuss your situation with the legal team of Blackburn Romey. Our Indianapolis spinal cord injury attorneys handle complex and high-value cases, and we are ready to help.
The spinal cord is one of the body’s most important structures, as it allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. As a result, when it is damaged or severed, it can result in significant medical problems. Spinal cord injuries can be grouped into two broad categories:
Incomplete spinal cord injuries can result in a number of medical problems, including loss of range of motion, pain, and loss of sensation. On the other hand, complete spinal cord injuries typically result in complete paralysis below the site of the injury.
If your life has been turned completely upside-down because of a spinal injury, you should always look into your legal rights and options. Under the law, parties that cause serious injuries should also cover the losses of injury victims, and this includes spinal cord injuries.
You might have a legal case if your spinal injury stemmed from an accident and you think someone else caused it, such as:
These are far from the only causes of spinal injuries, and it is always worth it to discuss your situation with an attorney, even if you are not sure whether you have a case.
Depending on your circumstances, one or more parties might be responsible for your losses, which can include:
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If you are paralyzed by a spinal cord injury, these losses can be overwhelming, and you want to make sure you receive every penny you deserve from liable parties. Such parties might include negligent drivers, employers of negligent drivers, defective product manufacturers, and others.
Identifying liability for your injury and calculating your losses are both complex tasks that can require investigation and expert analysis. With the right legal assistance, you do not have to worry about these steps, as your attorney handles the entire process for you.
It is highly advisable to retain an experienced lawyer to represent you after a spinal cord injury. According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, the estimated lifetime costs for a 25-year old living with high tetraplegia are in excess of $4.7 million – and that doesn’t account for lost income, fringe benefits, and productivity!
Insurance companies are incentivized to settle every claim they receive for as little as possible, so it’s very unlikely that they will offer you the amount your claim is actually worth unless there is a legitimate threat of litigation hanging over your negotiations.
The best way to get an insurance company to pay up is to work with an experienced lawyer who can demonstrate your losses with evidence and represent you in settlement negotiations. If the insurance company still will not pay you what your claim is worth, your lawyer will likely file a lawsuit to pursue your claim in court.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident caused by someone else, you should contact an attorney at Blackburn Romey today. Our experienced spinal cord injury lawyers in Indianapolis know how to help injured victims pursue the compensation they deserve under Indiana law. To schedule your free consultation, call our office today or contact us online.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
