Spinal cord injuries are devastating, and they may occur in almost any situation. Most of the time, these injuries involve motor vehicle accidents caused by third-party negligence. But this isn’t to say that there aren’t other causes. One may sustain a spinal cord injury simply by slipping and falling on a wet floor without a caution sign. Most of the time, however, a devastating spinal cord injury will occur in conjunction with a car or motorcycle accident. Maybe your case is black-and-white, or maybe it’s not. Either way, you can guarantee that insurance company adjusters will do just about everything in their power to minimize your settlement. After all, the less compensation you receive, the more money goes back into corporate pockets. That said, your situation is not hopeless. With the right legal team behind you, things become much more manageable.
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If you have suffered a spinal cord injury from a car accident caused by another party's negligence or any other situation involving negligence, for that matter, you may be able to recover damages for your losses. In a negligence claim, your legal team must prove the presence of four elements: the duty of care owed by the defendant, the breach of this duty, the existence of your injury, and a link between said breach and your injury.
There are many different examples of negligence-based accidents. That being said, here are the most common types of accidents resulting from the negligence of one or more parties:
The most common and (usually) the most devastating. If you receive a spinal cord injury from a motor vehicle accident, your injury is much more likely to be serious and life-altering.
You're not as likely to receive a spinal cord injury from this, but it is possible, and certainly so if you are elderly. These cases may fall under negligence claims if the accident involves negligent actions, such as not properly displaying signage near difficult terrain or wet floors.
Again, not as common as a car accident, but sometimes improper quality control may lead to injury. For example, if you buy a display piece from a furniture store that wasn't properly assembled and injure your back. Such situations may lead to permanent injury.
If you can, you should immediately contact your insurance company to open up a claim after the accident. If the other party is negligent, consider your state's statute of limitations. Many states require that you file a claim within a certain period (usually within two years). After these limitations have passed, you may not be able to sue the guilty party (even in cases of gross negligence).
You'll want to contact an experienced legal team as quickly as possible to help you handle the massive paper trail you are about to undertake. Often, your attorney will send investigators to the accident site to collect evidence and police reports. These will come in handy later when trying to maximize your claim.
Information must also be provided showing the severity of your injuries from the accident. Your legal team must establish any lost wages and earning capacity as a direct result of the injuries you received. During this time, you'll want to keep all of your receipts (medical bills, treatment, etc.). You will need these to establish reimbursement amounts for your insurance company.
Ready to pursue your claim? Don’t leave your settlement up to chance. Remember, most insurance adjusters will try everything to avoid giving you the fair compensation you deserve. So, why not pick a team you know you can count on? It only makes sense. The Ward Law Group is devoted to helping you secure your claims for medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and much more. In addition, we serve both the English and Spanish-speaking communities, so do not let language become a barrier to getting the compensation you’re owed. Our team of devoted lawyers will ensure you are given only the highest quality of service and compassion for your situation.
