Compensation for Serious Spinal Injuries
Spinal cord and other back injuries are among the most devastating injuries an individual can incur, and they often result from another individual’s negligence or mistake. Victims should seek compensation for their losses from the responsible party. While these injuries may range from mild to severe, back injuries can significantly impact a person’s health and ability to function, sometimes causing permanent disabilities.
Seeking representation from an experienced Cape Coral spinal injury lawyer can help you begin the process to recover for your damages. Berke Law Firm, P.A., team have helped spinal cord injury claimants secure winning settlements and pursue lawsuits for more than three decades through vigorous representation.
Spinal and Back Injuries Causes
Incidents that commonly cause spine and back injuries include automobile and motorcycle accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, violent acts, sports injuries, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and workplace accidents. These injuries can be life-changing and permanently disabling, resulting in immense physical discomfort, and many of these accidents happen because of another person’s negligence. Treatment for spinal cord injuries can be expensive, time-consuming, and long-term.
If another person’s negligence or recklessness caused your spine or back injury, such as a driver, employer, coach, or business owner, you should consider seeking compensation from the responsible party to make you whole. Engaging a Cape Coral back injury lawyer to represent you can improve your chances of financial recovery.
Types of Spinal Injury Claims
Spinal cord injuries can cause full or partial loss of sensation or paralysis, whether temporary or permanent, determining on the extent of damage to the spinal cord. But spinal cord injury victims can live long lives, thanks to effective devices and drugs that contribute to quality of life.
Spinal cord injuries can be classified into two main categories: incomplete and complete
In incomplete spinal cord injuries, the spinal cord’s ability to convey electrical impulses to and from the brain has been damaged but not completely lost, and victims may be able to regain function with therapy and other medical treatments. In a complete spinal cord injury, the spinal cord and brain cannot communicate below the injury, including sensory and motor function.
The types of complete spinal cord injury include:
- Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, which is the most severe form of spinal injury that causes paralysis in the upper and lower limbs. It can also affect the abdomen, back, and chest.
- Paraplegia, which is the loss of sensory and motor function in the lower extremities.
- Monoplegia, which is paralysis of one limb, most often an arm.
- Triplegia, which is paralysis of three limbs.
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury because of someone else’s wrongdoing, an experienced Cape Coral injury lawyer can help you identify the right legal steps to seek compensation from the responsible person and file an appropriate claim.
Pursuing Compensation for a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord and back injury lawyer can help you determine the current and the future economic costs of your injury. If your injury resulted from someone’s negligence or purposeful action, you may consider filing a personal injury lawsuit for your back or spinal cord injury, whether mild or severe. A Cape Coral back injury lawyer will assist you with filing a claim and help you get the compensation that you deserve.
A Berke Law Firm lawyer can review your medical bills, medical records, and accident report to determine how to best recover for your injuries. You may be able to seek compensation for lost wages and medical complications, as well as additional damages for pain, suffering, and future expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Spinal Cord Injury Claims
- Can spinal cord or back injury patients ever walk again?
There have been recent advancements in medical treatment and rehabilitation options to treat spinal cord injuries but the ability to walk again depends on your injury severity. Consult an 35+ year experienced lawyer to learn more about your legal options.
- Am I eligible to file a spinal cord injury claim in Cape Coral?
There is a three-year time limit from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit for compensation relating to the incident. Additionally, you must be able to prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injury. If you can’t prove fault, your chances of getting compensation will be less. This is why it is important to consult with an experienced spinal cord and back injury lawyer.
- What types of compensation may I be entitled to after filing a spinal cord injury claim?
Spinal cord and back injury victims may be entitled to compensation for the following:
- Medical bills
- Loss of income
- Loss of time and lost work
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium with your spouse
- Permanent disability
- Emotional distress
Mr. Berke is an experienced attorney based in Southwest Florida. He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Degree from Indiana University in 1982 and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Florida in 1985. Since 1986, he has been running his own law firm, Berke Law Firm, P.A., exclusively representing injured individuals. He is admitted to practice in various courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States. Mr. Berke specializes in workers' compensation, social security disability, defective drug/device litigation, employment law, and overtime claims. He is actively involved in professional associations and community organizations, advocating for the rights of employees and claimants.