Reno Spinal Injury Lawyer

Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys
Reno Spinal Injury Lawyer

You don’t need to face the years after a spinal injury on your own. Financial compensation can help you significantly.

And, a Reno spinal injury lawyer form Lerner and Rowe can help you maximize this compensation to get you the highest possible amount.

So, give us a call today at 775-644-4444. Or, fill out our FREE online form, or text through our LiveChat feature.

When Can I Sue for Financial Compensation?

Seeking a Reno spinal injury lawyer after an accident in Northern Nevada? You’re on the right track—any accident that causes such a catastrophic injury will likely have someone who is liable. When someone is liable for your accident, you can sue for financial compensation. This process can be complicated for someone who hasn’t handled a personal injury case before. Moreover, it can be overwhelming for an individual or family that is focusing on recovery- or picking up the pieces of the life they once had.

That’s right—spinal cord injuries can be life-altering. At the very least, you will need to pay hospital bills, doctor bills, and prescription drug costs. Most people do not plan for these costs and have extra funds in their savings. At most, you may need to pay for round-the-clock care for your loved one who has lost their independence entirely, plus face years without their secondary income.

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9 Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

We often see these types of spinal cord injuries after an accident in Reno:

  1. Whiplash
  2. Slipped discs
  3. Ruptured discs
  4. Herniated discs
  5. Spinal contusions
  1. Spinal concussions
  2. Quadriplegia
  3. Tetraplegia
  4. Paraplegia

Sometimes, the victim may suffer many of these injuries at once, in combination with other injuries (like a broken leg or Traumatic Brain Injury). Recovery may include multiple surgeries, many days in the hospital, and even psychotherapy. Unfortunately, these types of injuries happen all too often in Reno.

7 Common Causes of Spinal Injuries

Much like how spinal injuries can range from minor to severe, the causes of spinal injuries might surprise you. The accident that causes one doesn’t need to be a multiple car pileup on I-80. Here are some of the most common causes of spinal injuries:

  1. Slip and falls
  2. Car accidents
  3. Motorcycle accidents
  4. Truck accidents

  1. Bus accidents
  2. Bicycle accidents
  3. Pedestrian accidents

When one of these accidents occurs, a certain party is liable. This party is responsible for covering the medical costs and other financial burden of those that were injured, from the time the claim is finalized and into the future.

Costs Incurred by Spinal Injuries

Spinal injuries are one of the most expensive injuries to experience. Because the spine is so integral to multiple parts of the body, many areas can be affected from a single injury. Thus, a spinal injury victim will face numerous costs during the recovery process. Some of these include:

  • Emergency services costs, like covering your ambulance ride or helicopter transport
  • Hospital costs, often from staying for days or even weeks
  • Doctor bills, from frequent check-ups and follow-up visits
  • Prescription drugs costs, from the multiple pills you may have to take to manage your pain and other symptoms
  • Cost of a wheelchair, wheelchair ramp, handicap accessible shower, and other home changes
  • Cost of a live-in nurse or even a move to an assisted living home for constant care

Likely, you’ll face these costs without being able to work for some time. Lost wages from this period make those medical bills feel even tighter. A spinal injury lawyer in Reno may be able to help.

How Can a Spinal Injury Lawyer in Reno Help After an Accident?

A spinal injury lawyer will work to determine what caused your accident and subsequent spinal injury. Then, they will determine the responsible party or parties. After they know who caused it, they will tally up all incurred costs and come up with an appropriate amount of financial compensation. This compensation is detailed in a demand letter, which is sent to the liable party’s insurance company. 

In the end, they fight for this compensation, which will help you face all the costs from your spinal injury. And, if necessary, they will represent you and your family in court. In fact, we won’t shy away from this- that’s why our office is so close to the court house.

Work with the Reno Personal Injury Law Firm at Lerner and Rowe

To start the process towards the financial compensation you need, call 775-644-4444 to set up your free case evaluation and consultation with the team at Lerner and Rowe. Our Reno office is staffed by locals, who live right in your neighborhoods. When you call, you won’t be transferred to a Las Vegas branch- we are right here in Reno to support you through your upcoming legal battle. We fight for Reno- client-focused, and always trial ready. So, don’t wait to give us a call, fill out our FREE online form, or chat instantly through LiveChat.