Each year, an estimated 18,000 new spinal cord injuries occur. Spinal cord injuries can be devastating—the most severe injuries cost an average of $1,064,716 to treat during the first year alone.
When you suffer a spinal cord injury, you need to get compensation from the person responsible so you can get the care you need and provide for yourself and your loved ones, despite the impairments these injuries cause. The Lafayette injury attorneys at Anderson Blanda & Saltzman can help.
Our legal team has handled more than 10,000 claims and received numerous accolades, being designated among the Best Lawyers in America and the National Top 100 Trial Attorneys. We can bring more than 100 years of collective legal experience to your claim to get you the money you deserve.
Give us a call at (337) 233-3366 to schedule your consultation and learn more.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the Cleveland Clinic, common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Fall injuries
- Sports-injuries
- Acts of violence
In many cases, these serious injuries could have been prevented if the right level of care was taken. When someone falls short of their obligations and you suffer damage to your spine as a result, you need to get justice.
Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries often result from negligence. For example, auto accidents are a leading cause of damage to the spine. If a driver is unreasonably careless behind the wheel or violates a safety rule, they can be held accountable under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2316. This statute states that “every person is responsible for the damage he occasions not merely by his act, but by his negligence, his imprudence, or his want of skill.”
You can pursue a civil lawsuit against a negligent person or company to get paid compensation for:
- Past and future medical bills, which are often lifelong when you suffer spinal cord damage
- Lost wages and lost earning power, which could be significant if your spinal cord injury prevents you from working
- Diminished quality of life, especially if you suffer partial or total paralysis
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Loss of consortium or loss of a physical relationship with your spouse
If a spinal cord injury is fatal, surviving family members of the deceased can also pursue a claim for wrongful death damages. These can include the above losses as well as additional damages for other consequences, such as lost companionship.
However, you have just two years to pursue your claim against the person who caused your spinal cord damage, according to ACT No. 423, which extended the Louisiana statute of limitations beginning in July of 2024. You can’t afford to delay, as you’ll need to begin gathering evidence and putting together the strongest possible claim.
Protect Your Future with a Lafayette Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Anderson Blanda & Saltzman can help you to take legal action. We charge no legal fees unless you win your case, and we’ll be there for you at every step of the way: obtaining police reports, identifying all possible defendants, negotiating a settlement, or even fighting for you in court.
Give us a call at (337) 233-3366 today to speak with a Lafayette spinal cord injury attorney and learn more about the assistance we can offer.