Florida Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Spinal Cord Injury: Special Legal Considerations
Injury to the spinal cord is a delicate medical matter. Depending on where the injury occurs, the result may be partial loss of function, partial paralysis (paraplegia) or total paralysis (quadriplegia).
Personal injury lawsuits where the plaintiff's primary injury is paralysis caused by injury to the spinal cord are, by their very nature, extremely complex.
If you are seeking legal advice for yourself or a loved one with a spinal cord injury, it is wise to make sure that your lawyer understands some of the special medical challenges that confront a person with spinal cord injury.
Broward County, Florida: Personal Injury Attorney Bradley S. Hartman
I have dedicated 30 years of my legal career to protecting the rights of injured people. I have a successful record as an aggressive advocate for individuals who have suffered a significant spinal cord injury. Details about my background and qualifications are available via my detailed profile.
Working With Medical and Long-Term Care Experts
The point of a personal injury lawsuit is to demand compensation for all losses associated with the accident. Medical care, lost wages, and pain and suffering are the most common areas of compensation.
When the primary injury is spinal cord damage — which may last a lifetime and have different effects over time — how do you correctly estimate the total cost of the injury?
When I represent clients who have suffered significant spinal cord injury, I gather a team of medical experts including doctors, life care planners and rehabilitation experts. We work together to build a detailed picture of how the spinal cord injury is likely to affect the rest of my client's life.
- What special medical care will be necessary?
- Will my client be able to return to the same kind of work as before the accident? If not, what is the worth of a lifetime of lost wages and retirement benefits?
- Will my client need special rehabilitation services or medical equipment to cope with the injury?
- What types of hobbies and activities will my client no longer be able to enjoy as a result of the injury?
The answers to all these questions, and others, help me create a fully accurate financial demand. I then use this detailed picture of my client's needs to negotiate a fair settlement.
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This Web site contains substantial information on topics relevant to personal injury and auto accident lawsuits, including the Personal Injury Information Center and the Catastrophic Injuries Information Center.
However, if you have questions about a specific incident and your legal options, contact my office to schedule a free and confidential initial consultation. Call toll free (866) 497-5249 or e-mail my office.
