Catastrophic injuries are physically, emotionally, and financially challenging to manage, especially ones that cause paralysis. Our attorneys have been working for decades to ensure that people suffering severe injuries get the medical support they need and the financial compensation they deserve.
Speak with a Kissimmee paralysis injury lawyer at Colling Gilbert Wright about your rights after a catastrophic injury. When other legal professionals in the community need representation after an accident, they trust our personal injury attorneys because of our experience, professionalism, and unmatched record of success.
How Do Paralyzing Injuries Occur?
There are numerous ways paralyzing injuries can occur, many of which result from other people’s irresponsible conduct. When a person, company, or unit of government does not take appropriate care to prevent accidents, you can hold them legally liable for negligence. Our attorneys in Kissimmee could prove that another party’s negligence caused your paralysis and have them compensate you for your losses.
Paralysis often results from spinal cord damage or brain injuries sustained in:
- Vehicle wrecks
- Boat accidents
- Falls
- Sports injuries
These incidents almost always involve the negligence of one or more parties. Strokes, birth injuries, some diseases, and operating room errors can also lead to paralysis. When a medical professional’s error contributes to your paralysis, you could hold them accountable through a medical malpractice lawsuit.
The lawyers at The Florida Firm are experienced in investigating accidents and identifying negligence. We have the resources to engage expert witnesses whenever necessary to compile the evidence we need to prove your case.
Damages for Paralysis Injuries
Any parties found negligent or otherwise liable for your paralysis are responsible for paying compensation, usually called damages. If you were partially responsible for your own injury, Florida Statutes § 768.81 could deduct from your damages to reflect your degree of fault. Our Kissimmee attorneys could work to ensure you receive compensation that reflects the severity of your paralysis and any other injuries.
Damages you can claim include out-of-pocket losses such as medical expenses or reduced income, as well as other injury-related costs such as home renovations or in-home assistance to accommodate your injury and help with household tasks. Your paralysis will likely require ongoing medical treatment and may impact your ability to work. You can claim those future expenses and seek payment for your diminished earning capacity.
You are also entitled to pain and suffering damages, which compensate you for any changes your injury caused to your lifestyle and quality of life. There is no definitive method for calculating these damages, but your age, profession, lifestyle before the accident, and the limitations you must now cope with are all influential factors.
Support Throughout Your Ordeal
Our injury lawyers in Kissimmee could advocate aggressively for you to ensure you receive fair compensation for your paralysis. We have obtained settlements or verdicts exceeding $1 million for several of our clients who sustained paralyzing injuries.
However, we do more than just present a winning legal argument. We work hard for you throughout the legal process from the moment we take your case. If you contact us immediately after the incident, we could ensure you receive referrals to the best doctors, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers to give you the best opportunities for recovery.
At The Florida Firm, we have team members who could help you identify and apply for all the benefits you may be entitled to through:
- Your private insurance
- Social Security Disability
- Workers’ compensation
- Veterans disability programs
We could contact your creditors to secure relief from collection efforts during your recovery and make payment arrangements with your healthcare providers. Our compassionate team is available to assist you throughout your recovery, ensuring you have what you need while we work to get you the most favorable result from your claim.
Work With a Kissimmee Attorney if You Suffered a Paralyzing Injury
Paralysis impacts every aspect of your life and future. You need time and space to make the required physical and psychological adjustments.
Our team of attorneys is here to help. Reach out to a Kissimmee paralysis injury lawyer at Colling Gilbert Wright to discuss the circumstances surrounding your paralysis. We never charge unless we win your case, so you can focus on recovering while leaving the rest to us, contact us today.