We build the strongest case possible with the help of experts so we’re in the best possible position when negotiating with the insurance company, but we’re also ready to litigate if that’s what it takes.
Spinal injuries can take years to recover from, and many people never make a full recovery. Loss of function, loss of sensation, and chronic pain in the back and other areas of the body are common after spinal injuries.
Total or partial paralysis can occur, too, though this is rarer. In addition to physical consequences, injuries to the spine often lead to mental health issues like depression and reduce quality of life.
When someone sustains a spinal injury in an accident that wasn’t their fault, they may have the basis for a personal injury claim. We here at the Ty Robinson Law Firm help people who are suffering from the life-changing consequences of a spinal injury get the compensation they deserve. We’re here to take on the many challenges of successfully fighting for compensation after a spinal injury accident so our clients can focus on healing.
Cases involving injuries to the spine have many challenges. Proving that the accident was due to the negligence or misconduct of another party is just one part of bringing a successful spinal injury claim. Spinal injury cases are complex and require time and expertise.
One challenge is that it can take days or weeks for symptoms to appear. Certain spinal injuries, like fractures or herniated discs, get worse over time, and the first sign might be as subtle as tingling in a finger or slight changes to mobility. Someone who has been injured in a car accident or a catastrophic fall may not even realize at first that their back pain is connected to the accident.
Another challenge is that the at-fault party’s insurance company may try to deny responsibility by claiming that the victim had pre-existing back issues which are causing the present symptoms, or that the degeneration seen on a medical scan is due to normal aging.
The biggest challenge is how complex and long-lasting spinal injuries typically are and what that means when seeking compensation. If someone sustains a broken leg in an accident, the leg is treated and (in most cases) heals fully, leaving no lasting pain or loss of function.
But with spinal injury cases, it’s very common for people to need injections, surgery, pain management, and/or care for years – even decades – into the future. Success rates of back surgery vary, and many patients who undergo back surgery may need follow-up procedures or additional surgeries years later. People who experience full or partial paralysis due to a spinal injury may require therapy, medical equipment, and care for the rest of their lives.
We consider all of this when working with an insurance company to ensure that our clients get the compensation they need to cover their bills both now and far into the future.
To help our clients get the full compensation they deserve and need to cover their injuries across a lifetime, we work with multiple experts. This includes the treating physicians and surgeons, a life care planner who predicts what kind of medical care will be required in the future, and an economist who puts a number on it all.
In short, getting adequate compensation for spinal injuries can be a long and complex process, with the insurance company pushing back every step of the way. But here at the Ty Robinson Law Firm we do what it takes to get our clients the compensation they need to treat their injuries not just in the present, but the future, too.
If you’ve sustained a spinal injury in an accident that wasn’t your fault, get in touch. We help people get the money they need to take care of their medical needs today and in the future.
We build the strongest case possible with the help of experts so we’re in the best possible position when negotiating with the insurance company, but we’re also ready to litigate if that’s what it takes. Call us today.
We build the strongest case possible with the help of experts so we’re in the best possible position when negotiating with the insurance company, but we’re also ready to litigate if that’s what it takes.
