Throughout your life, you will likely meet people with disabilities. Some are confined to wheelchairs, while others walk with the support of crutches or a walker. These people require specialized care and assistance when going about their duties, as many of them have injuries or damage to their spinal cords. For many, this burden of mobility becomes the normal way of life. Unfortunately, some severe neck and back injuries are preventable and are caused by the negligence of others. As a result of personal or corporate negligence, some people are now dependent on their loved ones or pay for services that help them with simple tasks such as running errands or taking a bath.
At Lone Star Injury Attorneys, our team of dedicated attorneys help back injury victims recover as much as possible for their loss they have suffered. We hold the party or persons at-fault for your injuries accountable for the damage they have caused. Our firm’s dedication to the injured demands nothing short of full justice, and our Pearland spinal cord injury lawyers will work around the clock to maximize the result in litigating your personal injury claim. We have helped hundreds of spinal cord injury victims recover damages for the harm caused.
Neck and back injuries are very common when it comes to car accidents. However, this does not mean that it cannot happen from other causes. Throughout our years of personal injury claims litigation, our local attorneys have come across hundreds of cases of spinal cord injuries. Sadly, a large number of these victims suffer permanent damage, such that they are currently disabled, and their injury affects their daily activities. Without justice, the lack of finances to cater for medical bills, in addition to their other expenditures, greatly lowers their quality of life.
Some of the major causes of spinal cord injuries in Pearland include slip and falls, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, and acts of violence.
While slip and fall accidents appear to be minor for many people, the truth of the matter is that these accidents account for at least 17% of all spinal cord injuries in the United States. A wet floor or surface can make you slip, trip and fall, injuring your spinal cord in the process. A majority of slipping accidents happen in supermarkets, but may also occur at any retail shop, at school, or at your place of work. Determining fault in slip and fall cases often requires that you retain legal counsel since the fault is not always clear-cut.
Road accidents account for over 50 percent of all spinal column injuries recorded in Pearland. The impact created at the time of the crash is often enough to shift the vertebrae in your spine, putting pressure on the nerves. Despite having safety measures in place to protect passengers, these injuries continue to rise every year. Unfortunately, severe back injuries car accidents are often severe and may leave the victim with permanent injuries.
Hit and run accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Given that pedestrians have no protective gear, the probability of suffering spinal cord harm is much greater than when protected in a vehicle. Such cases are worsened by the weight of the vehicle and the high speed at which the vehicles move. For example, a hit and run accident involving trucks are more catastrophic compared to one that involves a bicycle. But either way, any impact can result in severe backbone injuries.
Every medical care personnel must ensure that their modes of treatment are safe for their patients. Doctors, surgeons, and nurses are expected to maintain a high code of work ethic while taking care of a patient. Sadly, not all medical practitioners put this into account. A surgery error can tear or injure the spine. Most of these errors are irreversible, and if they were caused by the doctor’s negligence in not following the standard of care, you may be able to recover for the damage.
The rising cases of acts of violence account for at least five percent of all spinal cord injuries, not only in Pearland but also throughout the United States. This has been attributed to physical fights and the use of weapons, all of which could damage your back. In some cases, bullets from firearms penetrate the spinal cord, leaving the victim with severe injuries.
If your neck or back injuries were caused by someone’s acts of negligence (or worse, intentional acts of violence), you may qualify for compensation. However, your attorney must first determine fault before filing a spinal column injury claim. If successful, you may receive damages for:
While money may not be able to heal your physical wounds, the compensation you receive could help you gain some financial stability.
If you have suffered severe backbone injuries in an accident, it’s prudent that you seek the right medical care. Treating such injuries early makes it possible for you to heal and get back on your feet. If prolonged, the injuries may cause further damage to your body.
While you focus on your health, our Pearland spinal cord injury lawyer will be working diligently toward the success of your case. To schedule a free case evaluation with our attorneys, reach out to us online or call us today.
