Spinal cord injury (SCI) is an extremely serious and life-changing condition that can result from a variety of accidents or medical conditions. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, seek the help of a Chicago spinal cord injury lawyer from catastrophic injury law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers personal injury lawyer to handle your personal injury lawsuit.
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Two Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
There are two main types of spinal cord injuries:
complete spinal cord injuries, which result in total loss of function below the injury site, and
incomplete spinal cord injuries, which allow for some movement or sensation.
Why Are Spinal Cord Injuries So Serious?
Part of the central nervous system, the spinal cord, running from the brain down the vertebral column, transmits messages controlling movement and sensation. Damage to a spinal cord injury caused by it can lead to partial or total loss of function below the injury, significantly impacting daily life and requiring extensive treatment and care.
Can Spinal Cord Injuries Be Cured?
There is currently no cure for a serious spinal cord injury, but there are treatments available to help manage chronic pain and improve symptoms of spine injuries. These may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, medication, assistive devices, and surgery.
How Can a Chicago Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Help?
Spinal cord injury lawyers represent victims with spinal cord injury cases, bringing in-depth knowledge of spinal injuries injury laws and experience with similar cases. We can help you with your spinal cord injury claim by:
Investigating the accident that caused the incomplete or complete spinal cord injury to determine liability.
Gathering evidence, such as medical records and expert testimony, to build a strong case.
Calculating the full extent of damages beyond medical bills.
Negotiating with the insurance company and other parties involved to recover compensation.
Representing the victim in court, if necessary, to fight for maximum compensation.
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Spinal Cord Injury Case?
In a spinal cord injury case, the victim may be eligible to recover damages for various losses and expenses resulting from the spinal injury:
Medical expenses
Lost wages
Pain and suffering
Home modifications
Personal care costs
What Are the Most Common Causes of Spinal Column Injuries?
Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include car accidents, falls, sports injuries, and medical or surgical errors. There are other less common causes such as diseases like multiple sclerosis or cancer.
Who Might Be Liable for a Spinal Cord Injury?
In a personal injury case, liability refers to legal responsibility for the incident that caused the spinal cord injury. Depending on where the injury occurred and the specific circumstances of the accident, potential liable parties may include:
Drivers in motor vehicle accidents
Property owners in slip and fall accidents
Sports organizations or equipment manufacturers in sports injuries
Medical professionals or healthcare facilities in cases of medical malpractice
Contact a Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Today
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury in Chicago, seek legal help immediately. Our personal injury lawyers at The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you navigate the legal process and work for the fair compensation you deserve.
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$7.5 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when a support wall fell and struck him. (Highest award on record for a construction injury in DuPage County at the time).
$3.2 Million
Recovery for a construction worker injured when he fell in an uncovered foundation trench, ranking as the highest award on record for a construction injury in McHenry County at the time.
$3 Million
Recovery for the family of a man struck by a garbage truck that was making an illegal turn.
$2.2 Million
Recovery for a salesman injured in an automobile collision.
$2 Million
Recovery for a man struck by a speeding vehicle as he waited for the CTA bus.
$1.5 Million
Recovery for a truck driver that was struck by another car on the expressway while his vehicle was disabled.
$1.4 Million
Recovery for a computer programmer that slipped and fell in the washroom at work.
Recovery for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a parking lot. At the time, this was the second-highest recovery on record in DuPage County for a similar injury.
$800,000
Recovered for a disputed wrongful death claim against a trucking company. The company denied they were involved in the collision.
$660,000
Recovery for a truck driver that was injured while unloading his trailer.
$550,000
Recovery for a person who slipped and fell in a grocery store.
$550,000
Recovery for a woman who injured her neck in a motor vehicle collision.
$500,000
Recovery for a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk.
$460,000
Recovery for a truck driver that tripped and fell in the parking lot while making a delivery.
$450,000
Recovery for a dental assistant who slipped and fell at work on an unnatural accumulation of ice.
$425,000
Recovery for a union worker struck by a speeding vehicle.
$425,000
Recovery for a passenger in a vehicle struck by an inexperienced driver.
$415,000
Recovered for a woman that required neck surgery after aggravating an existing neck injury in a truck accident.
$400,000
Recovery for a lab technician injured while transporting equipment.
$370,000
Recovery for a construction worker injured on faulty equipment at a construction site.
$315,000
Recovery for a motorist struck by a falling utility pole.
$310,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$300,000
Recovery for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle.
$250,000
Recovery for a young woman struck by another vehicle.
$250,000
Recovered for a woman who sustained a partial finger amputation and other injuries in a rollover car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$250,000
Recovered for a 60-year-old woman involved in a car accident. (Policy Limits)
$250,000
Recovered for a man hit by a semi-truck while operating a go-cart.
$240,000
Recovery for the injured party struck by another vehicle.
$235,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$235,000
Recovery for an inventory clerk injured when shelving toppled onto her.
$219,000
Recovery for a restaurant patron that slipped and fell in the bathroom.
$200,000
Recovered for an airline employee struck on the runway at O’Hare International Airport.
$190,000
Recovery for a person injured in a motor vehicle collision.
$175,000
Recovered for a child injured by fireworks at a fourth of July celebration.
$170,000
Recovered for a person injured when she slipped and fell exiting a major retail store.
$150,000
Recovered for a woman who fractured her leg when she was struck by a vehicle.
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