When an injury or accident results in paraplegia, the effects are devastating. Not only can this condition cause physical pain, it also restricts the body in ways that completely alter a person’s lifestyle. In the case of an accident or injury, these physical limitations come on suddenly and without warning, leaving the victim to deal with an overwhelming physical and emotional catastrophe. Unfortunately, the effects do not end there; the financial hardships of paraplegia are significant. Paraplegia requires a lifetime of expensive medical care and will likely affect a person’s ability to work and bring in wages. With a care and compassion for our paraplegia clients and their families, our auto accident attorneys seek the maximum financial compensation for individuals who have been injured due to another’s reckless or negligent behavior.
Accidents Causing Paraplegia
Our New Orleans paraplegia attorneys have a thorough understanding of the law and a person’s rights when a traumatic injury or accident results in paraplegia. We can examine the accident to determine if another party is at fault for the injury that has occurred. In the majority of cases, an accident or injury that has resulted in paraplegia is the result of another’s reckless actions or negligent behavior. While any traumatic injury to the spinal cord could result in paraplegia, we find that most of our clients have been injured in a slip or fall or in an automobile accident.
- Slips and falls: Slips and falls can cause significant damage to the spinal cord and in severe cases may result in paraplegia. If a slip or fall has taken place on another individual’s property, they may be responsible for the results of the injury. Our attorneys can examine the location of the fall and the circumstances of the situation to determine if neglect of the property owner contributed to the fall and injury.
- Automobile accidents: The majority of our paraplegia clients were injured in an accident involving a car, truck, or motorcycle. The impact of an automobile accident can place great stress and trauma on the spinal cord, resulting in significant injury and, in these cases, paraplegia. Our car accident lawyers recreate accident scenes to determine who is at faultin these collisions. A large number of car accidents are caused by reckless behavior such as speeding, driving under the influence, and distracted driving. In these cases, the drivers can be held accountable for the injury that has resulted from their actions.
The Cost of Paraplegia
The emotional cost of paraplegia is immeasurable, putting significant stress on the victims and their families, who are forced to alter the way they live, work, and care for their families. In addition, there are great financial costs. Medical bills can easily reach the triple figures in the first year following the accident alone. Unfortunately, medical costs will continue to accumulate, as the condition requires a lifetime of care. Our attorneys understand the emotional and financial cost of paraplegia, which is why we fight hard to get our clients the maximum financial compensation.
Schedule a Consultation
Our attorneys at Harrell & Nowak have a reputation for providing honest legal advice and excellent legal representation. We strive to ensure that our clients are provided for to the full extent of the law. If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that has resulted in paraplegia, schedule a case evaluation to discuss the details of your case. Our attorneys look forward to working with you.