Spinal cord injuries come with devastating physical, emotional, and financial costs. A Waynesboro personal injury lawyer from MartinWren, P.C., is here to help you recover some of those losses.
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Accidents Leading to Spinal Cord Injuries
Many associate spinal cord injuries with violent accidents, and often, that relationship proves true. Still, sometimes accidents that appear minor and happen without loud crashes and violent impacts can lead to this kind of injury.
Motorcyclists are without any exterior protection when involved in a crash, so it is not surprising that spinal cord injuries are among the potential serious injuries from a bike crash. Other types of motor-vehicle accidents and sports accidents also rank high on the list of possible causes.
Even a “simple” fall can damage the spine. If the body, head, or neck twists or is jolted in a particular way, these seemingly inconsequential incidents can take on life-changing significance.
Getting medical care after a fall or other incident that affects your head, neck, or spine is the best way to protect your health and support an accident claim.
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The Devastating Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a Spinal cord injury occurs when there is damage to “the bundle of nerves and fibers that sends and receives signals from the brain.”
The damage causes changes in “feeling, movement, strength, and body functions below the point where the injury happens.” The changes can be temporary or permanent.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, some of the most common symptoms of acute spinal cord injuries are:
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of the ability to move muscles in the chest and limbs
- Loss of feeling in the chest and limbs
- Respiratory problems
- Loss of bowel and bladder functioning
Since communication between the brain and body can be disrupted or destroyed in a spinal cord injury, all physiological functioning can be affected.
A Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Waynesboro Will Fight for Maximum Damages
The losses incurred by a spinal cord injury are severe and widespread. You may need continuing and perhaps constant medical care, and may be unable to work and earn an income.
For the best chance of getting the compensation you need, partner with an experienced lawyer. Compensation can give you access to necessary care and restore your financial situation.
The Code of Virginia Section 8.01-243 sets two years as the deadline for filing most injury claims. There may also be shorter notice periods that apply to your claim. Reach out to MartinWren, P.C. as soon as possible after your accident so we can begin investigating and collecting evidence, and file your claim within this statute of limitations.
We will explain the personal injury claims timeline to you, so you know what to expect, and we will stay in regular communication with you throughout the process.
We know the high stakes involved, see your pain, and understand your anxiety. You can count on your spinal cord injury lawyer in Waynesboro for support, attention, and exceptional representation.
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How Much Compensation Can You Collect for a Spinal Cord Injury?
There’s no true average spinal cord injury settlement in Virginia. Every case is different, and the compensation awarded depends on the specific case factors. Our team will carefully and insightfully evaluate those factors, overlooking no detail when making a settlement demand. We will consider:
- The costs for your medical care
- Lost income and lost future earnings, if applicable
- Other expenses resulting from your injuries
- The extent of your physical pain and disability
- The depth of your emotional trauma and reduced quality of life
The strength of the evidence plays a major role in determining the amount of compensation available. We will track down accident witnesses, consult with relevant experts, discuss your prognosis with your medical team, gather statements from your loved ones and caregivers, and take any other warranted steps to compile convincing evidence.
How Virginia’s Negligence Laws Can Affect Your Claim
The Commonwealth of Virginia is not particularly victim-friendly when it comes to personal injury claims. Its system of contributory negligence prohibits victims from seeking compensation if they bear any fault for the accident leading to their injuries.
There are ways of successfully dealing with contributory negligence so victims get much-needed and deserved compensation. You can trust your spinal cord injury attorney in Waynesboro to navigate this legal territory with skill. We know the types of evidence and arguments needed to prove the other side’s negligence and your lack of culpability.
The other side’s representatives will take every opportunity to put the blame on you and relieve themselves of making a payout. They will likely try to speak with you and then twist your words into admissions of responsibility.
Let us handle all communication with those representatives so that we can protect you from these claim-damaging tactics.
Settlements Vs. Trial Awards
It is common for personal injury claims to settle. Your lawyer and the at-fault party’s representatives negotiate until arriving at an agreed-upon amount of compensation called a settlement.
When your claim resolves through a settlement, you do not have to go through a trial, but coming to a settlement requires cooperation from both sides.
The at-fault party may refuse to cooperate. They may delay negotiations or only make inadequate compensation offers. If this occurs, your lawyer will help you decide whether to take your case to court and fight for justice there.
We want you to get the full, fair compensation you deserve, and we will give you sound legal advice. We will not encourage you to settle for less just to avoid a trial.
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Our Goal Is Justice
Our team is singularly focused on achieving justice for you. We work to achieve that goal by protecting your rights and holding negligent parties accountable for the harm they have caused.
You can trust a Waynesboro spinal cord injury attorney from MartinWren, P.C. to work tirelessly to bring your case to a just resolution.
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