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A Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Can Help with Your Lawsuit – Serving Pittsburgh and All of Pennsylvania
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you are not alone. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistics Center, approximately 12,000 spinal cord injury cases are reported each year, a figure that does not include victims who die immediately at the scene of the accident. The effects of a spinal cord injury are often tragic, and can include paralysis, and even wrongful death. At Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C., our personal injury attorneys are well-versed in the laws pertaining to spinal cord injuries. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury lawsuit, an attorney at our Pittsburgh firm serving Greensburg, Cranberry Township, and surrounding areas will work diligently on your behalf. Entrust your case to our dedicated and compassionate team of experienced professionals.
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia Damages
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal column is made up primarily of the vertebrae, disc, and spinal cord. The spinal cord transmits signals from the brain to the arms, legs, and other parts of the body. When the spinal cord is damaged, the flow of nerve signals is disrupted or stopped altogether, which can prevent a person from moving, sometimes breathing, and enjoying sensory perception. A spinal cord injury may be “incomplete” (causing debilitation, but not loss of feeling below the injury) or “complete” (causing complete loss of function and sensation – also called quadriplegia or paraplegia).
Spinal Cord Injury Damages
A spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that causes significant physical, emotional, and financial devastation to a person and their entire family. Spinal cord injury damages can include financial compensation for medical expenses related to the injury, rehabilitation, lost wages, diminished earning potential, and the cost of medical equipment, as well as emotional and psychological losses such as loss of consortium, enjoyment of life, and companionship. The amount of damages a victim obtains depends on several factors, the cost of lifetime medical care, the loss of earnings, the insurance coverage of the victim and the defendant, and the skill of the attorneys of both plaintiff and defendant.
Paraplegia and Quadriplegia Damages
Because damages are so severe in spinal cord injury cases, it is important to work with an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer who has successfully handled catastrophic spinal cord injury lawsuits, including quadriplegia and paraplegia. An incomplete or poorly prepared claim can leave the burden of future medical bills and other expenses on the disabled neck injury victim and their family. An attorney at the Pittsburgh-based firm of Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C. can provide the dedicated services you need. Our attorneys have experience representing the unique and complex needs of people with spinal cord injuries and will strive to obtain recovery that compensates for the full extent of your damages.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
As with any personal injury, a spinal cord injury can happen in a wide range of circumstances, instantly altering the lives of the victim and his or her loved ones. The most obvious causes of spinal cord injuries are often accidents (including motor vehicle, trucking, premises liability , and construction accidents). In addition, medical malpractice – for example, a doctor who commits a surgical error, or delays diagnosing tumor, hematomas and infection – can inflict a devastating spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries fall under personal injury law if it is determined that the circumstance leading to the injury could have been prevented – a determination best made by an experienced spinal cord injury attorney. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury and need an attorney in the Pittsburgh area, contact Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C. Our attorneys will help determine whether you have a case and, if you do, provide exceptional legal representation on your behalf.
Contact a Spinal Cord Injury Attorney to File a Lawsuit – Serving All of Pennsylvania
Spinal cord injuries result in devastating consequences, not only for the injured person, but also for his or her entire family. If you or a loved one is dealing with a spinal cord injury – whether the injury was caused by an accident, medical malpractice, or another cause – you need an attorney on your side. Contact Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C. to schedule a free consultation with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney about your potential lawsuit. Serving Pittsburgh and all surrounding Pennsylvania areas (including Greensburg and Cranberry Township), our lawyers are dedicated to helping our clients obtain full justice on their behalf.
Schedule a case evaluation with a spinal cord injury attorney for help filing a lawsuit. We serve Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Cranberry Township, and surrounding areas.
Raizman Frischman & Matzus, P.C.
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Pittsburgh, PA. 15208
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