Tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) refers to paralysis of all four limbs – both arms and both legs – caused by spinal cord injury. Of the 250,000 Americans who have suffered a spinal cord injury, 47 percent are tetraplegic (quadriplegic). Spinal cord injuries resulting in tetraplegia are most often caused by motor vehicle accidents, acts of violence and falls. In addition to the emotional and physical toll of tetraplegia, the economic costs are staggering. A tetraplegic individual may face medical costs totaling nearly $550,000 in just the first year after injury. Lifetime costs for a tetraplegic individual can skyrocket, easily reaching into the millions of dollars. Further, more than 63 percent of spinal cord injured individuals are unemployed eight years after injury

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

If you or a loved one suffers from tetraplegia, 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.