The spinal cord is one of the most critically important parts of the human body; therefore, it might be seriously debilitating when the spinal cord is injured. It can be excruciating both physically and mentally, not to mention you could be facing a loss of independence and mobility that diminishes your quality of life.
If the severity of the injury is catastrophic, you could also be dealing with financial instability. Medical bills and time spent away from work can quickly dig a deep financial hole. If you suffered such injuries due to the actions, or failure to take appropriate action, of another person, you shouldn’t suffer the consequences of their carelessness and negligence without being compensated. If you are a spinal cord injury victim seeking justice, by making that party pay for the harm they caused, our New York personal injury lawyer will handle your case.
- How Will a New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Guide Your Case?
- What Are the Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?
- What Kinds of Damages Are Awarded in New York?
- Why Choose Friedman & Simon, L.L.P For Your Injury Case?
- What You Should Do to Protect Your Spinal Cord Injury Case
- You Have a Limited Amount of Time to Seek Compensation
- Contact Your New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Today!
How Will a New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Guide Your Case?
Personal injury cases are often complex, as there might be multiple parties involved in the accident that caused your injury. One of the most challenging difficulties is dealing with the insurance company if they deny liability or attempt to issue a lowball settlement offer.
As your New York spinal cord injury lawyers, we first must identify the liable party. Once we have done that, we will then negotiate with their insurance company on your behalf. It is extremely difficult for accident victims to focus on their legal cases and recover from injuries at the same time. With us handling your case, you don’t have to split your attention. When you retain us, you can give your attention to your medical treatment and healing while we attend to every detail of your case.
Let our attorneys take the legal burden off of you. We will handle the legal process, gather physical evidence, interview witnesses, and, as needed, return to the accident scene to investigate. As we fight for an appropriate financial award, we will update you on any progress.
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What Are the Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?
While it’s true that most serious accidents could cause a spinal cord injury, many injuries of this kind are caused by car accidents, per the World Health Organization (WHO). A dedicated New York car accident lawyer from our team of legal professionals will pursue the at-fault party by investigating the cause of the accident.
However, there are other common causes of spinal cord injuries, including:
- Bicycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Slip and falls
- Job site accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Defective products
- Acts of Violence
- Gunshot wounds
If you or a loved one recently endured a spinal cord injury in New York, you do not need to take legal action on your own. One of our excellent catastrophic injury attorneys will begin building your case based on the circumstances of your accident or incident.
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What Kinds of Damages Are Awarded in New York?
The cost to treat a spinal cord injury varies from patient to patient. Our attorneys will communicate with your doctors and other professionals as part of the process of properly evaluating your medical damages.
When we file your claim, we will also negotiate for non-economic damages. This means we will focus on how the accident and your injury have affected your quality of life so that we are optimally positioned to demand appropriate compensation to mitigate these consequences.
Some of the types of damages that could be awarded in a spinal cord injury claim include:
- Medical costs
- Costs of future treatment
- Physical therapy
- Nursing care
- Medical devices
- Lost income and earning capacity
- Diminished quality of life
- Pain and suffering
Wrongful Death Damages
If you lost a loved one after they suffered a spinal cord injury, we express our heartfelt condolences for your loss. We understand that it might seem impossible to take on the person or people responsible, but we want to assure you that justice is our burden to carry. We will handle your case to secure these kinds of damages:
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of your loved one’s financial support
- Loss of your loved one’s companionship and guidance
- Compensation for your loved one’s suffering
- Your loved one’s previous medical expenses
- Loss of consortium (These are the special types of loss, recognized by law, that a person suffers when their spouse is a wrongful death victim.)
Our team will fight to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions.
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Why Choose Friedman & Simon, L.L.P For Your Injury Case?
The personal injury attorneys at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. have made a difference for clients across New York and Long Island. Some of our spinal cord injury case resolutions include:
- $4,100,000 for a preschool care worker who sustained a severe spinal cord injury in a rollover accident
- $1,200,000 for a roofer who suffered a back injury at a construction site
- $1,162,000 for a tenant who suffered injuries to their coccyx and back after a fall on a slippery walkway
During our case evaluation, we will assess the potential value of your claim so we can account for everything you’ve lost and suffered as a result of your injury.
We Don’t Charge Upfront Fees to Work With Our Spinal Injury Lawyer
When you choose our firm to handle your case, you will not face any upfront charges. Instead, our spinal cord injury attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis. This means you do not owe us anything unless and until we win or settle your case.
Once your case is won or settled, your lawyer receives an agreed-upon portion of your final settlement. This allows you to avoid spending any money out of pocket. Simply put, you will never pay us any legal fee until we recover your monetary compensation.
Testimonials
Our testimonials also demonstrate our success in improving our clients’ quality of life. Here’s what some have to say about working with our firm.
- “When no one would give us the time of day Roger Simon took our case and won it. He is compassionate, understanding, and extremely knowledgeable.” – Myrna
- “Mr. Friedman and his staff were phenomenal at protecting my legal rights. I have only words of praise for his work and a genuine appreciation for his humane, thoughtful approach to his clients.” – Debora
- “Friedman & Simon, L.L.P., fought for me and made sure that I was paid for all the harm that was done to me and for everything I had to go through. They were thorough and professional. I would recommend them highly to anyone who has been injured in an accident.” – Larry
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What You Should Do to Protect Your Spinal Cord Injury Case
What you do in the aftermath of an accident will impact your case. You should:
- Seek medical care. Not only does this benefit your health, but it also gives you medical records showing proof of your injuries to establish that they were caused by the subject accident. Even if you think you’ve only suffered minor injuries, you should see a doctor for an evaluation. Some injuries take time to manifest, and if you seek compensation for an injury for which you did not seek treatment, the at-fault party may claim your injury was not a result of the accident. Your lawyer will use your medical records and medical bills as evidence in your case.
- Collect evidence. If your injuries allow you to gather evidence at the accident scene, photo and video proof can benefit your case. If possible, get the names and contact information of witnesses at the scene. If you are unable to collect evidence due to your physical pain, your personal injury lawyer will manage this task for you.
- Have a free consultation with a law firm as soon as possible It is difficult to handle a legal case alone under any circumstances, all the more so while you are healing from your spinal cord injury. Our lawyers will pursue compensation for your financial losses through a claim or a spinal cord injury lawsuit, allowing you to focus on your treatment and rebuilding your life.
At our firm, we believe spinal injury victims deserve justice. You can focus on your recovery and let our personal injury law firm handle your case.
You Have a Limited Amount of Time to Seek Compensation
According to the New York statute of limitations, New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules § 214, you have a limited time to file a lawsuit after a spinal cord injury. There are rare exceptions, but once the statute of limitations expires, you cannot seek compensation from the at-fault party.
Certain cases have a shorter statute of limitations and other critical deadlines than the statute linked above. This is one of the reasons it is essential to review the facts of your accident with an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident.
The sooner you contact our firm to take on your case, the sooner we will begin collecting valuable information, such as witness statements, dashcam and surveillance footage, and time-sensitive data. We will use the time we have to build a strong case on your behalf and protect your rights to compensation by filing within the deadlines.
Contact Your New York Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Today!
If you or a loved one have been the victim of a spinal cord injury, get in touch with our team. We are ready and able to take on your case and get you the justice you deserve.
During our free consultation, we will assess your legal options and give you more information about our services. Call or fill out our contact form to get started today.
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