Who pays if someone you love is paralyzed in car accident?

On Behalf of Miller, Rosnick, D'Amico, August & Butler

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Mar 10, 2017

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Car Accidents

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Modern vehicles offer a lot of benefits to society. They allow for secure and rapid transportation to essentially any place that is accessible by land. They allow individuals increased autonomy, and can help create a feeling of independence in youth as they mature.

However, motor vehicles are also incredibly dangerous for those who operate and ride inside them. When accidents happen, serious injuries are not uncommon. Sometimes, those injuries can last a lifetime. If you or a loved one suffered spinal damage and paralysis due to an accident, you need to speak with a personal injury attorney.

Paralysis is life-changing, but with proper medical care and accommodation, people who suffer from this condition can lead fulfilling and wonderful lives. Many times, necessary accommodations can be quite expensive, even exceeding the lifetime cap for medical insurance coverage. That’s why it is so important that you speak with an attorney. Your attorney can help you negotiate a settlement with the other driver’s automobile insurance or even help you file a civil suit against the person responsible for the accident and the resulting injuries.

Spinal injures can happen in an instant

Given the great speed at which motor vehicles travel, there is potential for serious injuries when an accident happens. A net of muscles, as well as your spine work to help protect your spinal cord from serious injuries. However, serious trauma due to a car accident can result in a broken spine or a penetrating injury that severs the spinal cord.

While there is promising research using artificial nerves or stem cells to treat permanent paralysis as a result of a spinal trauma, at this time, there is no cure available. In a few seconds, your life and the life of your loved ones can change forever.

While it is possible for injured people to regain their mobility and independence via wheelchairs and physical or occupational therapy, that takes financial resources and time. Individuals who suffered a spinal injury will need immediate care, as well as around the clock care after release from the hospital. You will deal with not only serious medical expenses, but potentially also the loss of wages.

An attorney can help after a serious accident

If you or a loved one suffered spinal injuries and paralysis as a result of a car accident, you need the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. Your attorney can help you deal with insurance companies, including negotiating for an appropriate settlement given the seriousness of the injuries Insurance companies often open negotiations with a low initial offer. Don’t accept anything until it has been thoroughly reviewed by an attorney you trust. You owe it to yourself to make sure whatever you are offered will cover all the losses as a result of this accident.