No one is prepared for a spinal cord injury (SCI). You can’t foresee a catastrophic accident waiting to change your life. Yet, sometimes, the unthinkable happens, and it can cause devastating physical and financial damage.
If you’re the victim of someone else’s negligence, a Blacksburg spinal cord injury lawyer at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC will step up and advocate for your rights and your future.
Our Blacksburg personal injury lawyers and staff have served over 10,000 clients, giving us the experience to fight and the compassion to care for you through every step of your legal battle. Call our team for a free case consultation. Get the answers you need today.
Our Blacksburg Attorneys Offer Aggressive Legal Representation After a Spinal Cord Injury
Our legal team offers the integrity and experience you deserve and will fight for the results you need to meet the challenges ahead. We’ve recovered over $100 million in compensation settlements and verdicts for our clients. Although financial compensation cannot change what happened to you, it can help you establish a new way forward for yourself and your family.
At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, our goal is always excellence in legal representation, in every case, with every client, and at every stage. Each person who comes to us for help is important. Our clients have access to a 24/7 hotline, allowing them to get the answers they need when they need them.
Clients like Jerrica F. are our best spokespeople:
- “I cannot express how much we love Farmer & Morris Law. They treat you like you matter and always make sure you understand what is going on. We worked with them for a few years on a difficult case and the outcome was very favorable! Even after the case was over Hannah still reaches out to us to check on us. This law firm is the best! If we ever need anything else we will definitely be going back to them!”
Compensatory Losses for a Spinal Cord Injury
A serious SCI requires a skilled medical team, time, money, and determination on the patient’s part to begin recovery. It’s a daunting task. One of our spinal cord damage lawyers in Blacksburg can help set your expectations for compensation based on the particulars of your accident and injury.
How much you may recover in a compensation settlement is tied to the severity of your injury, the negligence involved in the accident, your unique losses, and other factors.
Common damages in spinal cord injury claims include but are not limited to:
- Medical expenses from the day of your accident to the present, as well as estimated lifetime costs
- Other out-of-pocket expenses related to your injury, such as modifications to your home and vehicle or assistance with childcare and home maintenance
- Income lost during your recovery
- Loss of future earnings or reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of quality of life
- Loss of or change in relationships
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
How Our Blacksburg Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys Prove Fault
Our team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, will investigate your accident, looking for evidence that determines fault for your injury. We work with experts from various fields who may look at the following:
- Police reports
- Medical records
- Eyewitness statements
- Accident scene photos or video footage
- Accident reconstructionist reports
In reviewing the evidence, we will look for the four elements that prove negligence:
- Duty of care – The defendant had a duty to act with reasonable care to prevent harm.
- Breach of duty – The defendant acted in a way that put you at risk.
- Causation – The defendant’s breach of duty caused your injury.
- Damages – Your injury caused you to suffer losses.
Meeting the Deadline to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Blacksburg, SC
When building your case, your Blacksburg spinal cord damage attorney will help you identify your losses and file a personal injury claim with the liable party’s insurance company.
One of our Blacksburg SCI attorneys will handle negotiations with the insurance adjuster as we pursue a full and fair compensation settlement for you.
If the insurance company will not negotiate in good faith, it may be necessary to seek a compensation verdict or judgment for you. South Carolina gives you three years from the accident date to begin legal action, per S.C. Ann. § 15-3-530.
Although there are some exceptions to this rule, the statute of limitations may make it impossible to recover compensation through the courts if you miss the deadline.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord damage affects the area below the injury. Some SCIs resolve with time, while others are permanent. According to the Cleveland Clinic, an incomplete SCI affects some areas below the injury site, while a complete SCI affects all areas below the site.
The location of the SCI indicates the extent of the area affected. The higher on the spine, the more severe it is. An SCI may affect your:
- Cervical spine (neck area)
- Thoracic spine (upper/middle back)
- Lumbar spine (lower back)
- Sacral spine (bottom of the spine, above the tailbone)
Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries
SCIs can cause many short- and long-term complications, such as:
- Paralysis
- Nerve pain
- Pneumonia
- Blood clots
- Sepsis
- Pressure ulcers
- Respiratory difficulties
- Bladder and/or bowel dysfunction
- Spasticity
- Hypotension
- Unstable body temperature
- Slow heart rate
- Mental health challenges
Contact Our Compassionate Legal Team at Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, for Help Today
Our Blacksburg spinal cord injury lawyers are experienced in the multifaceted legal care you and your family deserve. Call our team today. There is no charge for an initial consultation.
Should we take on your case, you’ll pay no fees unless and until your personal injury attorney recovers compensation for you.