Spinal cord injuries occur when the nerves that carry impulses from the brain to the rest of the body are damaged. In the process, the segments that make up the spine may be broken or forced out of alignment. The soft tissues of the spine (such as muscles and tendons) may also be torn or over-stretched. The injury that is commonly called “whiplash,” for example, would be described by doctors as a hyperextension of the neck—a type of sprain.

Spinal cord injuries may happen in a variety of circumstances, including falls , car accidents, or sporting or recreation activities. Spinal cord injuries may also result from incidents of medical malpractice or nursing home negligence.

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligence or of the use of a defective product, you may be able to pursue compensation for the various economic losses related to that injury, as well as for your pain and suffering. The negligent parties, or the manufacturer and/or suppliers of the defective product, may be held responsible for the harm they caused, and be required to make you “whole,” to the extent that money can achieve that.

In addition, if you suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of an intentional assault; you may sue the attacker to seek compensation for the injury.

If you are recovering from such an injury, you already know that the treatment may require extensive hospitalization, surgeries, costly medications and devices, and long-term rehabilitative care. Following such an injury, you may be unable to earn a living, pursue a particular career, or enjoy certain activities as you did before.

In pursuing compensation for a spinal cord injury, whether in court or in the process of dealing with insurance adjusters, you would benefit from having an experienced professional on your side, helping you build the strongest case possible.

At the Law Offices of Nicholas Rose, we are ready to use our knowledge of the law and of outcomes in similar cases, as well as our professional negotiation and persuasion skills, to achieve a successful outcome in your case.

Please contact us for a free consultation, either by calling (877) 313-7673 (toll free), or emailing us at info@nroselaw.com.