Critical Factors That Affect a Spinal Cord Injury Claim

After suffering a spinal cord, your main priority should be to focus on recovering, both physically and mentally, from the trauma you have sustained. However, despite giving yourself time to heal, it is crucial you also exercise your legal right to file a spinal cord injury claim and pursue justice for your losses. When filing your spinal cord injury claim, a trusted lawyer can help you understand and identify the critical factors that may affect your case.

At Hollis Law Firm, we can help you build a strong spinal cord injury claim as you pursue justice for your losses. We are committed to helping our clients by guiding them through each step of the claims process as they determine the critical factors in their case and pursue the compensation they are owed.

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Last updated on July 8, 2024

Factors That May Affect Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim

Understanding the complexities of a spinal cord injury claim is crucial, as there are many aspects that can profoundly influence the outcome as you pursue the justice you deserve. Recognizing the deep impact a spinal cord injury can have on your life is essential in ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly considered in your claim.

Key factors that play a pivotal role in your spinal cord injury claim may include the following:

  • The liability of the negligent party
  • The quality of evidence against the liable party
  • How much insurance coverage both parties carry
  • Current and future medical costs you may incur due to your spinal cord injury
  • Your future earning capacity and if it has been affected by your spinal cord injury
  • Your current wages you may be losing due to inability to work as a result of your injury
  • Property modifications to improve quality of life as you adjust to life following your spinal cord injury
  • Possible non-economic damages like loss of companionship or pain and suffering

When you retain the help of a trusted spinal cord injury lawyer, they will launch a full investigation into your case to understand how any of the above factors may affect your claim as you seek justice and compensation for your losses.

Recovering Damages After a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries resulting from accidents can be incredibly traumatic, often leading to significant changes to one’s daily life and a challenging journey towards recovery. If you are facing such a situation due to an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, it is important to know that you have the right to seek justice through a spinal cord injury claim. This step can be crucial in helping you manage the consequences of the injury as you look to move forward.

When filing your spinal cord claim, you may be entitled to compensation for a range of damages, including the following:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Lost earning potential
  • Pain and suffering
  • Wrongful death
  • Loss of consortium

When filing your claim, the insurance providers will often try to offer you the lowest possible compensation for your losses. That is why it is crucial you have the help of a trusted lawyer who will negotiate for the fair compensation you deserve.

Get Help With Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim From a Trusted Lawyer

At Hollis Law Firm, our trusted legal team believes in holding negligent parties responsible for their actions after they cause an accident that has left our clients with spinal cord injuries. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, we can help you understand what factors may affect your case as you pursue justice.

Contact Hollis Law Firm today at (800) 701-3672 or complete our contact form.

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JASON CHAMBERS, JD
Hollis Law Firm

As the managing attorney at the Hollis Law Firm, Jason Chambers leads complex product liability and personal injury litigations, advocating for clients injured by defective drugs, medical devices, and personal injury accidents. The firm, based in Kansas City, represents victims throughout the Midwest and beyond, offering free consultations to those affected by harmful prescription drugs, defective medical devices, and personal injuries.

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