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- How to Assess the Value of Your Spinal Injury
- Define the Negligence That Caused Your Spinal Injury
- Get Your Free Spinal Injury Consultation
How to Assess the Value of Your Spinal Injury
Your potential settlement after a negligence-based injury depends on a number of variables. The value of your case will depend on:- The cost and extent of your injury
- The length of your physical recovery
- The period of time you cannot work
- Your need for assistive medical devices
- Your need for in-home medical support
- Physical disability
- Physical disfigurement
- Ongoing pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional anguish
Determine Your Right to a Settlement Based on the Cause of Your Spinal Injury
According to Mayo Clinic research, an injury to your spine sometimes results from a traumatic event, including:- Sports injuries
- Physical assault
- Car accidents
- Accidental falls
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Define the Negligence That Caused Your Spinal Injury
To recover a settlement from the at-fault party—the person whose negligence caused your accident—you are required to prove the negligence of their actions. The legal components of negligence include:- Duty: The at-fault party owed you a duty of reasonable care
- Breach: The at-fault party failed to meet the required duty of care
- Causation: Their breach caused your accident and resulting injuries
- Damages: Your injuries created financial expenses and losses
Your Evidence File Will Tell the Story of Your Accident and Injury
To ensure the at-fault party is held financially accountable for your accident and resulting injuries, your lawyer will build a solid evidence file. It will contain:- Medical records and bills that document the cause and costs of your injuries
- Employment and salary records that prove the value of your lost wages
- Accident and incident reports that document the causes and contributing factors
- Accident scene and injury photos and dashcam, smartphone, and security footage
- Lay and expert witness statements and accident reconstruction reports
How an Appropriate Settlement Is Negotiated
Typically, your lawyer will:- Field each monetary offer you receive
- Review the feasibility of each offer
- Clarity its pros and cons
- Make counteroffers/settlement demands on your behalf
The Statute of Limitations Will Affect Your Spinal Injury Case
Every state imposes a statute of limitations on personal injury cases. It is a mandatory deadline that determines how much time you have to file your lawsuit. The statute of limitations is difficult to comply with on your own since it varies based on many different factors. A lawyer will help you meet the state-imposed deadlines for taking legal action.Get Your Free Spinal Injury Consultation
Did you or a loved one suffer a spinal injury as the result of a negligence-based accident? We want to help. Our law firm is passionate about advocating for our injured clients. Find out how hard we fight for an appropriate spinal injury settlement. Contact our consultation team at Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. to get started today.Call or text (516) 932-0400 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form