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PERSONAL INJURY: SPINAL INJURIES  Approximately 250,000 Americans are living with spinal cord injuries, with 12,000 new cases reported each year. A spinal injury, which may result in paraplegia, quadriplegia or other motor functioning impairments, can be physically, emotionally and financially devastating for the victim and his or her loved ones. Complications of spinal cord injuries include respiratory difficulties, pulmonary embolism, chronic pain, urinary and bowel management problems, pressure sores, sexual dysfunction, infertility and many more. Spinal cord injury victims may face a lifetime of wheelchair use, numerous surgeries, ongoing rehabilitation, inability to work, emotional trauma and additional challenges.
The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research reports that the most common causes of spinal injuries are motor vehicle accidents (approximately 50 percent); acts of violence (approximately 15 percent); falls (approximately 22 percent); sports and recreation injuries (approximately 8 percent); and diseases such as cancer, arthritis, infections and inflammation. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center estimates that a 25-year-old spinal injury victim will incur from $1 million to $3 million in lifetime costs, not including lost wages, benefits or productivity.
While spinal injuries are sometimes caused by an unavoidable accident or medical condition, they are 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 a spinal cord injury, 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
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