Whether it is a car accident, truck accident, or pedestrian accident, you may have paralysis due to any number of causes. When this occurs, seeking immediate medical attention is imperative. Once you receive any emergency medical treatment that may be necessary, you must consult with a Maryland paralysis lawyer to discuss your options. Your legal options may vary depending on several factors. We will help you navigate the recovery process. Not only does this include taking specific legal steps to preserve your right to financial recovery, but there are steps to ensure you receive the best medical care for your injury. But it does not stop there. When you are paralyzed due to the negligent conduct of a third party, your whole life changes.
You can imagine how your life can change, and you would be correct. However, your life will change in ways you probably would not initially imagine. Fortunately, our Maryland paralysis lawyers have been through this process before. We understand how this injury affects you and include those changes in your case. For example, if you are paralyzed from the waist down because of your injuries, you may no longer be able to care for yourself. You may be no longer able to traverse around your home. Accordingly, we will seek to hold the defendant financially responsible for renovating your house to make it handicap accessible.
Causes of paralysis in personal injury cases can be anything that physically affects the neck or spine. A spinal cord injury can be catastrophic. As we will explore, it can affect every facet of your life.
In Maryland, a vehicle accident can involve a car, truck, bicycle, motorcycle, scooter, or any other conceivable vehicle. Of course, the less safety protection you have for your neck, back, or spine, such as on a motorcycle, bike, or scooter, is more likely to lead to paralysis. Additionally, the weight and size of the vehicle that hits you play a role in the type of injury you receive in the accident. Moreover, the speed you are traveling is an essential factor to consider. The best you can do is remember to drive defensively. Beware of distractions so you can remain prudent while on the road.
A slip and fall can also lead to needing a Maryland paralysis lawyer. This is a serious risk for older adults, who are also more susceptible to falling in the first place. If you are speaking with a Maryland paralysis lawyer for a slip and fall, you are injured due to someone else’s intentional or negligent conduct. Typically, this is because a restaurant, hotel, or store venue failed to warn you of a hazardous and slippery condition. Falling from a height makes you more likely to injure your neck. Neck injuries are most probable to injure your spine and lead to paralysis.
Whether you have legal options and rights will depend on the facts of your case. You should always speak with a Maryland paralysis lawyer if you think you may have a viable claim. In many instances, spinal cord injuries can alter the course of your life. While you may be uncomfortable with pursuing a legal case, it may be necessary simply to stay above water financially. Medical costs are exorbitant in Maryland for treating this injury. Moreover, you may require full-time nursing care to help you perform basic everyday tasks. Naturally, full-time care is expensive. Our legal team has experience calculating how much this will cost you for the remainder of your life and working with insurance companies to cover you financially for this cost.
Your legal options for compensation will depend entirely on the nature of your accident. Suppose you are in a car accident caused by another driver. In that case, you may be limited to the insurance coverage available on the adverse driver’s policy plus the underinsured coverage on your policy. In other cases, there may be more coverage available than it appears. For example, we can successfully argue that the city or state of Maryland is jointly and severally liable for the accident based on a failure to post adequate signs to protect drivers. If we can prove there was a breach of a duty owed or some failure to comply with a statute and that failure was a proximate cause of your paralysis, we can recover additional compensation.
The Maryland paralysis lawyers at Gelb & Gelb have handled countless complex cases involving paralysis. Our cases range from clients being wholly paralyzed to partial paralysis where, through several months of physical therapy, they were able to make a full recovery. This wide range of experience is crucial when choosing a Maryland paralysis attorney. A spinal cord injury is among the most frustrating experiences a plaintiff can experience. It can impact every facet of your personal life and career. It is critical to find an attorney who understands how it affects you and will fight for you. Thus, compassion and experience play critical roles in providing excellent legal representation.
You should also choose a spinal cord injury lawyer with a vast array of resources. In a legal context, this includes access to elite medical experts. At trial, evidence is often introduced to a jury via expert witnesses. Some expert witnesses are more convincing to a jury than others. Note that, no matter the case, it is probable that the defense will present their own expert witness to counter whatever our expert testifies to. Accordingly, having the best expert witness to give your case the best odds of winning is vital.
At Gelb & Gelb, in addition to excellent expert witnesses, we have life care planners and accident reconstructionists who are among the best at what they do. Our life care planners will examine the extent of your paralysis and make a judgment regarding what you will need to live a normal life. This may include full-time nurse care in your home. In other instances, it may require installing a machine to carry you up the stairs in your wheelchair.
A Maryland paralysis lawyer at Gelb & Gelb can help you win the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Your road to recovery may be long. Retaining experienced legal representation to assist you in navigating this process is prudent.
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