Hawthorne Spinal Injury Lawyer
If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury, you fully understand how such an injury can affect nearly every aspect of life. You deserve the help of a qualified Hawthorne spinal injury lawyer to fight for the compensation you deserve.
Here at Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys, our Hawthorne personal injury lawyer is committed to helping those who have been victimized by spinal injuries because of negligence or recklessness. We work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve and support you through these difficult times. Get started with a free consultation by calling 702-877-1500.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are typically categorized by both the location and the severity of the injury. Thus, cervical (neck) injuries could lead to varied types of paralysis of both the upper and lower parts of the body, also known as quadriplegia or tetraplegia. The injuries are often very serious, with a necessity for long-term care.
- Thoracic, or mid-back, injuries may cause paraplegia, which is the inability to feel and move the lower body and legs.
- Lumbar injuries are the injuries of the lower back that are very liable to result in paraplegia; however, movement and sensation may be affected differently based on the level of injury.
- Cauda equina injuries involve the deformation of the nerves at the base of the spinal cord and might end up causing the loss of sensation and motor functions in the lower extremities and also bowel and bladder dysfunction.
What Compensation Can a Hawthorne Spine Damage Attorney Recover?
Spinal injuries usually have lifelong physical, emotional, and financial effects. In a personal injury claim, you could be entitled to compensation for the following damages:
- Medical Expenses: These range from current medical bills to future medical costs associated with rehabilitation, surgeries, medications, and long-term care.
- Lost Wages and Earning Potential: If your spine injury has kept you from working, you might be entitled to compensation in the form of lost wages and your reduced earning capability.
- Pain and Suffering: Most spinal injuries are accompanied by excruciating pain, emotional distress, and a degraded quality of life. Compensation for pain and suffering creates some solace for these non-economic damages.
- Loss of Consortium: If your injury has affected your relationship with your spouse, you may be entitled to compensation for the loss of consortium and support.
- Punitive Damages: Punitive damages may also be allowed in certain circumstances, like where the defendant’s actions were especially egregious and deliberate.
Work with a Top Hawthorne Spinal Injury Lawyer
Contact a dedicated Hawthorne spinal injury attorney today for a free consultation by calling or filling out our online form. We are here to assist you with your case in any way that we can.
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