Paraplegia refers to paralysis of the lower part of the body, including the legs, caused by spinal cord damage. Of the 250,000 Americans who are spinal cord injured, 52 percent are paraplegic. Spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia are most often caused by motor vehicle accidents, acts of violence and falls. In addition to the emotional and physical toll of paraplegia, the economic costs are staggering. A paraplegic individual may face medical costs totaling nearly $300,000 in just the first year after injury. Lifetime costs can skyrocket, and more than 63 percent of spinal cord injured individuals are unemployed eight years after injury.

While paraplegia is sometimes caused by an unavoidable accident or medical condition, it is all too often the result of someone else’s negligence. Car accidents, defective products, defective vehicles, medical mistakes, hazardous conditions in public or private places, unsafe workplaces – all of these and more can lead to serious injury and a lifetime of physical, emotional and financial hardship.

If you or a loved one suffers from paraplegia, it is crucial to consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Our skilled trial lawyers can help you secure all of the compensation to which you may be entitled. This may include compensation for pain and suffering, financial loss, emotional distress and past, current and future medical expenses. In some cases, you may also be entitled to punitive damages for another party’s wrongdoing. Our dedicated attorneys can also help you deal with your insurance company, as well as the insurer of the other party or parties. The insurance companies have lawyers working hard to minimize their payouts; you need a lawyer who will work just as hard for you.

At Feldman Shepherd, we are committed to helping our clients throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey obtain the best possible recovery as expeditiously as possible. We are here to serve you with hard work, attention to detail and a caring approach tailored to your individual needs. If we may be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact us today.