Boulder Paralysis Lawyer

Advocating on Behalf of Paralysis Victims in Boulder, CO

Under Colorado law, accident victims can seek financial compensation from the person who injured them. Not all cases are the same, however. Some injuries are much more consequential, so victims and their families can often seek much larger settlements. Paralysis is one of the most significant injuries a person can suffer, and accident victims should hire the right law firm to negotiate on their behalf. Call The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, to speak with our Boulder paralysis attorney. Our firm will analyze if you can sue and calculate the fair value of your injuries.

Types of Paralysis

Paralysis consists of the inability to make voluntary muscle movements. Some damage to the nervous system can lead to partial or full loss of movement.

Our clients can suffer different types of paralysis:

• Monoplegia. A person suffers paralysis in only one limb.
• Diplegia: This is paralysis of the same limbs on both sides of the body, such as paralysis in both arms.
• Hemiplegia. This paralysis affects only one side of the body, such as both the right leg and arm.
• Paraplegia. This condition affects both limbs, usually both legs.
• Quadriplegia. A quadriplegic suffers paralysis in all limbs, often from the neck down.

Paralysis can also differ in intensity. Some have no ability to move a muscle, while others can move, although movement is compromised.

What Causes Paralysis?

There are many reasons for this injury:

• Brain injury. The brain is involved in everything a person does, and major brain trauma can result in paralysis. The parts of your body paralyzed will depend on which area of the brain is injured. Some causes of brain injury include external trauma, loss of oxygen, or direct injury from a bullet.
• Spinal cord injury. Damage to the spinal cord can also result in paralysis. A complete injury will cause a total loss of movement and sensation below the site of injury. A common example is a traumatic accident that severs the spinal cord. An incomplete injury could lead to varying degrees of physical impairment.
• Other nerve damage. Nerve roots branch off from the spinal cord to distant limbs. Any serious injury could damage the nerve and result in limb paralysis.

Our clients can suffer significant injuries in motor vehicle wrecks, falls from great heights, or in accidents caused by defective products. Call The Ferrell Law Firm to speak with our Boulder paralysis lawyer.

Calculating Compensation for a Paralysis Injury

This is perhaps the most consequential injury (apart from death). Someone who cannot move one or more limbs can struggle to take care of themselves or go to work. They can suffer significant financial loss, even before accounting for the cost of medical care.

Our job as your legal team is to calculate the full extent of damages, including:

• Medical treatment. A serious spinal cord or brain injury can require extensive hospitalization and monitoring in the intensive care unit (ICU). Patients might also require surgery, follow up visits, rehab, and prescription medication.
• Wheelchairs and other assistive devices. A paralyzed person might need their home remodeled so they can move around in a wheelchair.
• Lost wages. Paralysis often forces people to switch careers. A person who works in a warehouse or in retail might need additional training to transition to a desk job. Some clients might never work a paying job again.
• Pain and suffering. Being unable to move is one of the most severe types of suffering a person can endure. Their mental health can collapse, and they might struggle to maintain relationships. Pain and suffering compensation should be considerable to make up for the dramatic change in a person’s life.

In the ordinary accident case, a victim is fully healed by the time they negotiate a settlement. That means financial losses like lost wages are fully known.

With paralysis, however, our clients see no end in sight. They might never improve, so any settlement must cover expected losses, such as lost earning capacity moving forward or expected future medical care. Hire a lawyer who understands how to calculate future damages with the required degree of certainty. Insurance companies often push back, so you need an aggressive advocate.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with Our Boulder Paralysis Lawyers

At The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC, we have seen many clients bravely confront devastating, catastrophic injuries. The road ahead is long and grueling. You deserve a fair settlement, and you should hire a law firm with the skills needed to hold a defendant legally liable for your injuries. Call 720-687-2795 to arrange a free consultation with our Boulder paralysis lawyer.