Boulder Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Top-Rated Legal Representation for Spinal Cord Injury Victims

Other than brain injuries, spinal cord injuries are among the most consequential a person can suffer. The spinal cord plays a critical role in movement and sensation, and any serious injury can impair a person’s ability to walk or go about their daily activities. Call The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC if you suffered a spinal cord injury. Our firm can review the accident, investigate fault, and calculate the full value of your injuries. These are complex legal claims with many moving parts, so reach out to a Boulder spinal cord injury attorney as soon as possible.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord runs along the middle of the back and connects the brain to distant limbs. The cord is well protected by vertebrae which encase it and provide stability to the spinal column. However, major accidents can shatter vertebrae and either damage or compress the cord.

Doctors classify spinal cord injuries as complete or incomplete injuries:

• Complete injury: A victim loses motor and sensory function below the site of injury, either because the cord is shredded because of compression.
• Incomplete injury: The victim retains some sensory or motor function below the site of injury, although they usually are significantly impaired.

Both incomplete and complete injuries are serious. However, a victim can retain hope of rehabbing and regaining some independence with an incomplete injury, although the road to recovery is often grueling.

Who Can You Hold Responsible for Your Spinal Cord Injury?

Liability typically depends on the accident which caused your injury:

• Motor vehicle accidents. Typically, we sue the negligent or reckless driver who struck you. For example, a distracted or drunk driver could have run a red light and crashed into the side of your car. They are responsible for all damage, including your spinal cord injury (SCI).
• Premises liability accidents. Serious property-related accidents usually stem from some defect or hazard on the premises. For example, you could fall down a flight of stairs because the stairs are in disrepair, or you could get buried when a shelf at the store collapses and rains merchandise down on your head.
• Violent attacks. Some people suffer spinal cord injuries in a violent attack. We might sue your attacker or a property owner for negligent security.
• Defective products. Dangerous products can lead to catastrophic accidents. We might seek compensation from the manufacturer for your SCI.
• Sports accidents. We can seek to hold a school or sports league accountable for failing to enforce the rules or maintain a safe playing environment.

These are only some of the most common defendants. Let our firm investigate the circumstances of your accident.

How Much is Your Claim Worth?

Spinal cord injuries are enormously disruptive. Many people are paralyzed and cannot use their limbs due to a complete injury. Even if they retain some movement, SCI victims often struggle to walk independently or work full-time jobs.

We usually seek compensation for various financial losses:

• Past medical care. Many SCI victims need emergency surgery or time in the ICU to stabilize their condition.
• Ongoing or future care. Many people need ongoing surgeries or at-home help to deal with the fall out of a serious injury.
• Rehabilitation. Our clients often needed extensive physical, occupational, and behavioral therapy to help them manage their disabilities.
• Lost wages. While recovering, many SCI victims cannot work, so they lose out on necessary income.
• Loss of earning capacity. Those with permanent disabilities often cannot return to their old job. They will suffer future income loss, either because they need to accept lower-paying work or cannot work at all.

Pain and Suffering and Your Spinal Cord Injury

Our clients can also seek compensation for non-economic damages, such as pain, suffering, mental anguish, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Each case is unique, but these kinds of non-economic damages can be considerable.

Suppose your spouse is paralyzed from the waist down. In addition to being unable to walk, he cannot enjoy his favorite hobbies such as golf or go for moonlit walks. He might also slip into depression at how fully his life has changed for the worse.

These kinds of losses deserve compensation, even if they are not economic losses like medical bills. Our firm drives a hard bargain to obtain the most pain and suffering compensation available.

Call Our Firm to Obtain Peace of Mind

Spinal cord injuries dramatically change victims’ lives. Take control of the situation by reaching out to The Ferrell Law Firm to schedule a free case evaluation with our office. We have obtained favorable settlements for many clients, and we are eager to hear your story. You can call 720-734-8106.