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Spinal Cord Injury

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Spine Cord Injury Lawyers in Louisville, KY

Spinal cord injuries can be some of the most severe types of injuries a person can experience. Not only can you suffer from temporary or permanent paralysis, but the financial and emotional damage of such an injury could leave you in ruin. Fortunately, you can hold the liable party accountable for their recklessness. Doing so could make a significant difference in your life, physically and financially.

Our experienced injury lawyers are dedicated to helping victims hold those responsible accountable. When you work with us, you can rest easier knowing that a team of skilled legal professionals advocates for your right to maximum compensation. Call us in Louisville or Lexington today.

What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

The National Institute of Health defines a spinal cord injury (SCI) as follows:

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the tight bundle of cells and nerves that send and receive signals from the brain to and from the rest of the body. SCI can be caused by direct injury to the spinal cord itself or by damage to the tissue and bones (vertebrae) that surround it. This damage can result in temporary or permanent changes in sensation, movement, strength, and body functions below the injury site.

SCIs can be either complete or incomplete:

  • A complete SCI means no function or nerve communication below the injury site.
  • An incomplete SCI means there is still some communication and functionality below the injury site.

Whether an SCI is complete or incomplete, spinal cord injuries are almost always considered a catastrophic injury, meaning it is a life-altering, disabling, and permanent injury. Further, when an SCI results in paralysis, patients can experience one of two types:

  • Paraplegia, meaning part or all of the trunk, pelvis, and legs are affected.
  • Tetraplegia, (also known as quadriplegia) where the arms, hands, trunk, pelvis, and legs are affected.

A spinal cord injury often results from a traumatic accident caused by another’s recklessness or negligence.

How Spinal Cord Injuries Occur

There are seemingly endless ways a person can suffer a spinal cord injury. Some of the most common types of accidents include:

  • Car accidents
  • Slip-and-fall accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Premises liability accidents
  • Violence and assaults
  • Truck accidents

This is not a complete list. At Wilt Injury Lawyers, we work diligently to determine who compensates you for your injuries.

Long-Term Complications of an SCI

A spinal cord injury is permanent and irreversible, meaning the SCI patient will live with their injury for the rest of their life. Some of the lifetime effects and complications of a spinal cord injury include:

  • Loss of ability to move arms and legs
  • Muscle and reflex spasms
  • Loss of sensation and feeling
  • Respiratory and breathing issues
  • Loss of bladder control
  • Muscle and reflex spasms
  • Loss of or changes in sexual function
  • Chronic pain

Patients must also deal with the massive financial burden of an SCI. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that the average lifetime cost of a spinal cord injury can run upward of five million dollars. However, every patient and every injury is unique, so working with an experienced Kentucky attorney is crucial to ensure you secure proper compensation for your SCI, to pay for your medical expenses now and in the future.

Determining Liability for Your Spinal Cord Injury

The party or parties liable for your injuries will largely depend on the type of accident you were involved in. For example, if a medical error caused your SCI, your physician, surgeon, or even the hospital could be liable for your losses. If negligent care in a nursing home was to blame, a staff member, the nursing home, or both could be at fault.

If you were involved in a car accident that caused a back injury, the driver of the other vehicle, defective parts manufacturers, or even Kentucky transportation authorities could have played a part in the injuries you sustained.

Your Kentucky lawyer will need to carefully examine the details of your case to determine who is to blame, what evidence supports your case, and whether we should proceed to court with your claim or begin negotiations with the insurance company.

In any event, you will always have a legal professional by your side, ready to handle these complex legal matters on your behalf.

Benefits of Working with an Attorney

Before you can sue for a spinal injury in Kentucky, you should consider getting help from a lawyer. Although legal representation is not required, when you are still recuperating from your injuries, this help will be invaluable to the success of your case, especially as you may not thoroughly understand the personal injury claims process.

Once you have a lawyer, you can focus on your recovery. In contrast, your lawyer investigates the accident, gathers evidence, deals with the insurance company, calculates the value of your lawsuit, and files your claim.

From there, you can expect to go through negotiations with the insurance company. If the insurer fails to compensate you fairly, your lawyer may recommend that you bring your case to court so you can get the most out of your claim. You can learn more about what to expect from your case when meeting an experienced SCI lawyer.

What is Your Spinal Cord Injury Case Worth?

After an accident and injury that was not your fault, you can bring a legal claim against the liable party or parties for your losses. Some of the damages our attorneys seek on your behalf include:

  • Loss of income
  • Emotional distress
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Lost quality of life
  • Medical expenses and equipment
  • Property damage
  • Loss of household services

We carefully examine the specific circumstances of your accident and injuries, speaking with your personal physicians and medical team, to determine how much you may be entitled to in your Kentucky SCI claim.

How Can We Help Today?

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Wilt Injury Lawyers has offices in Louisville and Lexington:

Louisville Office

13113 Eastpoint Park Blvd. Suite A Louisville, KY 40223
Phone: 502-253-9110

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Lexington Office

196 W. Lowry Lane, Suite 1 Lexington, KY 40503
Phone: 859-263-8818

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