Spinal cord damage cannot usually be repaired. While research continues to find a way to repair spinal cord damage, there is currently no proven method for fixing it.
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of another person, the experienced and dedicated personal injury lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can help you through this difficult time. You may be eligible for substantial compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses. The sooner you take the first step toward contacting a personal injury lawyer, the sooner they can get to work on your behalf.
Spinal Cord Damage Can Severely Affect Your Mobility
The type of spinal cord injury you suffer—either complete or incomplete—can determine the overall effect of the injury on your body and your ability to perform activities of daily living. According to the Mayo Clinic, the spinal cord performs an important function in communicating with the brain. The spinal cord and the brain exchange information regarding movement and sensation.
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) explains that a complete spinal cord injury involves the loss of movement and sensation below the point of injury. An incomplete injury typically results in limited movement and sensation below the injury.
The resulting paralysis and limited mobility are generally not reversible. The permanence of your or your loved one’s injury can be devastating and will likely require you and your loved one to adjust to a new way of life.
You May Seek Damages for Your Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury can greatly affect your quality of life. Depending on the severity of the spinal cord damage, you might not be able to return to your career or participate in your favorite sports and activities.
If your spinal cord injury was caused by a car accident, a slip and fall accident, construction worksite, or some other type of accident, you may be able to receive financial compensation for:
- Pain and suffering for all physical and emotional distress caused by your injuries
- Future pain and suffering for permanent injuries
- Medical costs, including hospital fees and procedures
- Ongoing medical costs such as therapy, medications, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages or reduced earning capacity
- Loss of services in the home
- Cost of medical equipment and home adaptations
- Other out-of-pocket expenses caused by your injuries
A quick drive to the store, a night out with friends, or construction accidents should not result in catastrophic injuries simply because another person failed to act safely. If this happened to you or a loved one, our personal injury lawyers can help you fight for the fair and just recovery you deserve.
Follow This Advice If You Have Been Injured in an Accident
The actions you take immediately after an accident can significantly affect the strength of your claim. If you have been seriously injured, follow this advice:
- Call the police
- Request a police or incident report
- Get witness names and contact information
- Take photos of the scene
- Seek immediate medical attention
- Follow all medical instructions
- Consult an experienced lawyer immediately
- Do not talk to the at-fault party’s representatives before consulting a lawyer
- Do not accept settlement offers before legal consultation
- Avoid posting about the accident on social media
How We Can Help Your Case
The difference between a strong and weak case is often the quality of the legal investigation. At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, we focus on building the strongest case possible, which may include:
- Obtaining police, accident, or investigation reports
- Securing scene photos and video footage
- Interviewing witnesses
- Consulting accident reconstruction experts
- Reviewing hospital and medical records
- Obtaining sworn statements from at-fault parties
- Retaining medical and economic experts
- Filing claims in a timely manner
- Negotiating with at-fault party representatives
- Taking your case to trial if necessary
Call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Now
If you have been injured due to someone else’s fault, consult the experienced lawyers at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP today. The consultation is free. If we accept your case, you will not have to pay any upfront fees. We will advance all expenses on your behalf and only receive payment if you win compensation.
We proudly serve the New York City metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
Take action for your spinal cord injury and call Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP now at (212) 732-2929 or complete a free case evaluation form.</div?
