Alabama Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

It is estimated that 12,500 people sustain new spinal cord injuries in the United States each year, not including incidents of spinal cord injury related death. The impact of a spinal cord injury can be far-reaching, often requiring years or even decades of medical treatment. The costs associated with spinal cord injury maintenance may seem almost insurmountable, with many spinal cord injury victims owing millions of dollars each year. Adequate legal representation can help you get the compensation you need to offset your medical bills and gain improved quality of life. If this is something you or a family member has experienced, read on to learn more about what a spine injury lawyer in Alabama can do to help you.

Spinal Cord Injury Basics

The spinal cord is the column of nerves protected by the spine, or backbone. These nerves work to communicate messages from the brain to the body. Consequently, damage to the spinal cord could result in impaired motion, loss of sensation, or even paralysis. Other essential bodily functions, such as breathing, are also regulated by the spinal cord. As such, severe, possibly permanent health complications can result from a spinal cord injury.

Causes of Injury

The most common way spinal cord injuries are sustained is through traumatic impact. Motor vehicle accidents are responsible for over 42% of all spinal cord injuries, and are the leading cause of spinal cord related ailments. The second-most common cause of spinal cord injuries involves falling, accounting for 26% of related complications, followed by acts of violence at 15% and recreational sports at 7%.

Spinal cord injuries may also result from medical error or malpractice. During high-risk surgical procedures, the spinal cord can easily be damaged. Sometimes this is an unavoidable consequence, but there are instances in which fault may be established. A surgeon or medical facility may be liable if necessary and prudent measures were not taken to ensure the safety of the surgical patient.

At Brunson, Barnett and Sherrer, PC, our Alabama spine injury attorneys, have recovered millions of dollars in compensation for victims and their families. We know that getting enough money to provide your loved ones needs can make all the difference in his or her quality of life.

Spinal Injury Lawsuit Information

In general, when bringing a lawsuit against a party for spinal cord injury, the responsibility may fall into one of two categories. An injury to the spinal cord caused by negligence, for instance, is the most common form of this lawsuit. In this case, the party who injured you would have been operating outside of their reasonable duty of care toward you, and the result would have been the injury in question. Entities that may be open to this type of liability are a vehicle not exercising due caution and causing an accident, or a slip that occurred because of an unsafe surface that was unmarked and fell below the expected standard of maintenance.

Another potential lawsuit would be if the injury to the spinal cord was caused by faulty or defective products. If, for example, seatbelts within a car were poorly designed or inadequately installed, the party responsible for the seatbelt’s function could be responsible for resulting damages.

As experienced Alabama spine injury attorneys we are known for our results-oriented approach and for the caring, personal attention we give each any everyone of our clients. Brunson, Barnett and Sherrer, PC’s legal team leaves no stone unturned as we fights to get the justice you as a client deserve.

Compensation

Monetary compensation is usually awarded in spinal cord injuries in the hopes of alleviating medical expenses, lost wages, or pain and suffering caused by the spinal cord damage. Reimbursement usually includes pain and suffering in these cases because so many medical and lifestyle factors can be negatively impacted by such injuries. There are various types of compensation available, and the best way to determine your entitlement is to contact an experienced Alabama spine injury attorney.

Legal Assistance With An Alabama Spine Injury Attorney

Each spinal cord injury case is highly unique, so it is especially important that a qualified spine injury attorney in Alabama be consulted when seeking compensation for damages and lost wages due to such a trauma. The spine injury attorneys here at Brunson, Barnett and Sherrer, PC, have years of experience helping our clients with spinal cord injuries to win the compensation they need to live full and happy lives. For more information, or to assess the status of your case, contact one of our legal experts today.

Do I Have A Case?

We have represented thousands of clients, and have helped them recover millions. We aggressively fight for full compensation for every client in their spinal cord injury case.  We prepare every spinal cord injury case with the intention of going to trial. Because we take cases to trial and we win, we get the best settlements from insurance companies.  Put the experience of Brunson, Barnett and Sherrer, PC Alabama Trial Lawyers to work for you today!

 

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