Personal Injury Law
Paraplegic, Quadriplegic And Paralysis Injury Lawyers
Personal Injury Law
Paralysis Injury Lawyers
A serious injury to your spinal cord could leave you fully or partially paralyzed for life. With your ability to earn an income completely or significantly curbed, Canadian Law gives you the right to seek compensation to cover your medical care, rehabilitation and the purchase of assistive devices, and our paralysis claim lawyers can guide you through this difficult road to justice and recovery.
At Nanda & Associate Lawyers, we are well known for our ‘No Win, No Fee’ policy. Our personal injury lawyers will assist you with your paralysis injury claim and ensure that you receive the maximum compensation you are entitled to.
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What are the common causes of spinal cord injuries?
Even though the spinal cord is protected within the vertebral column, certain injuries during vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slips and falls might unfortunately cause permanent damage to it resulting in full or partial paralysis. The three main causes of spinal cord injuries in Canada are motor accidents, gunshot injuries and falls.
Sometimes, the injury to the spinal cord might even be caused by diseases like cancer, arthritis, infections, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). For the paralysis claim cases, we will be focusing on spinal cord injuries resulting from trauma.
What are the types of paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries?
Depending on the nature and location of the injury to the spinal cord, the type of paralysis inflicted on the body will fall under one of the following categories:
Paraplegia
Paraplegia refers to the paralysis of the lower part of your body. If the injury to the spinal cord was caused in the lumbar, sacral or thoracic regions, it is likely to result in the paralysis of the pelvis, legs and all or parts of the spine.
Quadriplegia
Tetraplegia or Quadriplegia refers to the paralysis of all the limbs, pelvis and trunk. In simple terms, the patient is paralyzed from the neck down. Even the bladder and the bowel functioning might be affected. In some cases, the patient might find it difficult to breathe. An injury to the neck region of the spinal cord, typically between the first and the fourth vertebrae, often results in this type of severe paralysis.
Why opt for our Paralysis Lawyers to help you with the spinal cord injury claims?
The paralyzed patient will require round-the-clock care and help with everything including bathing, feeding and getting dressed. They will also require both medical and therapeutic care regularly. The monetary costs of such round-the-clock care are huge, and everything depends on you obtaining the best Paralysis Claim lawyers to fight for you in the courts.
We can Help
Our personal injury lawyers understand the stakes involved and will fight to get the best compensation package for you that will cover the expensive medical care you require. Reach out to our personal injury lawyers today for legal support and guidance in your paralysis injury claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
How important is the testimony from medical experts in such cases?
In this case, the testimony and opinion of the medical experts will play a significant role. With the help of medical documents and records, they can make a convincing case about the effects of the injury on the spinal cord and the extent of the care required. They will also testify to the physical limitations the patient is under because of the injury.
What are the Statute of limitations applicable to spinal cord injury claims?
As with any other personal injury claim, the time limit in the case of spinal cord injuries is also two years. But it is best to consult our paralysis claim lawyers to confirm this for your province and file the claim as soon as possible.
What if the accident which caused the injury was partially my fault?
There are cases where the exact cause of the accident might be difficult to establish and the responsibility cannot be pinned solely on the defendant. There have also been cases where the plaintiff bore at least part of the blame for causing the accident in the first place. In such cases, you may still expect to be compensated at least partially for the injuries sustained during the accident.
What to do if you cannot afford to hire a lawyer?
It is understandable that with all these medical expenses piling up, you might not be in a position to pay for the legal representation. In such cases, you may opt for the contingency fee option where the legal team will get paid only if you win the claim.
How much compensation can I seek for pain and suffering?
The Supreme Court judgments in the past have set the precedent for a cap on non-pecuniary damages, such as pain and suffering and mental anguish, in personal injury cases. This amount, which currently stands at $460,969, gets adjusted for inflation every year. Connect with our personal injury lawyer today to figure out the maximum non-pecuniary compensation you are entitled to in your case.
What constitutes a paralysis injury?
An injury to the nervous system that results in the partial or complete loss of muscle control or sensation in that part of the body is medically defined as paralysis. While in some cases, the patient might recover from paralysis once the injury heals, a significant percentage of victims remain paralyzed for the rest of their lives. They will require round-the-clock medical care and sufficient compensation to take care of their medical expenses.
How much compensation will I receive for my injuries?
In any personal injury case, the compensation for the injuries will depend on the particular circumstances of the case, such as the severity of the injuries and how the injury affects the daily life of the victim, especially their ability to work. The court will also take into consideration the expenses incurred by the victim so far, including the medical expenses, lost earnings, and property damage, if any, and the cost of continued medical care in the future.
