Although modern medicine is making remarkable strides with catastrophic injuries, including stem cell treatment for paralyzed patients, there is not yet a cure when the spinal cord is crushed or severed. Your medical care after a paralyzing accident will include immediate treatment, but it may also involve ongoing rehabilitation, such as physical therapy. You will likely need to modify your home and vehicle and adapt to a new way of life, which can be emotionally draining.
If the accident that paralyzed you happened because someone else acted irresponsibly, our catastrophic injury attorneys believe they have a legal and moral duty to pay for what they took from you. This includes compensation for treatment and the money you are losing because you cannot work. Your emotional trauma, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life are also compensable. Reach out now to a Pittsfield paralysis injury lawyer to discuss what we may do for you during a free consultation.
Your brain communicates with nerve cells that traverse the spinal column, alerting your muscles when and how to move. If the spinal column is badly crushed or severed, communication stops at that location, and anything below the damage will be paralyzed. However, not all paralysis injuries are the same. Sometimes, a severely bruised spinal column will heal, and you may regain movement below the injury. Unfortunately, paralysis is often permanent. When paralysis occurs on one side of the body, it is called hemiplegia, whereas paralysis of a single limb is known as monoplegia. When the lower body is paralyzed, it is called paraplegia, and when the entire body below the neck is paralyzed, it is considered quadriplegia.
Quadriplegia patients will require the most care over time, but any paralysis demands an accurate assessment to determine suitable compensation. Because you only have one chance to negotiate a settlement or litigate a damages award, choose the largest and oldest personal injury firm in central and western Massachusetts, with a proven track record of millions of dollars won for clients. Contact a paralysis injury attorney in Pittsfield today for a free case assessment.
The most common type of accident that causes paralysis is a motor vehicle crash. Other situations that commonly cause paralysis include:
If you sustain a paralysis injury because of someone else’s careless behavior, a Pittsfield lawyer offers compassionate and skilled representation. We could pursue justice through the form of fair compensation.
Civil lawsuits must be filed within a limited window, and the amount of time depends on the type of lawsuit. For personal injury cases, including paralysis injuries caused by negligence, the injured person typically has three years from the date of the accident to file a claim under Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 260 § 2A. One exception to this is if the party injured is a minor, in which case the three years begin when they turn 18. Additionally, if the at-fault party leaves Massachusetts, the three-year timeline begins when they return. Your Pittsfield attorney could ensure your paralysis injury claim is filed on time.
If you are paralyzed because of the recklessness of another individual, we could help you recover the compensation you need to rebuild your life. We routinely negotiate with insurance companies, but if the settlement offer is not what we expect, your Pittsfield paralysis injury lawyer could file a lawsuit. Call us today for a free consultation.
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