How Can a Virginia Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Help You?

Spinal cord injuries can result in lifelong disabilities, extensive medical treatments, and overwhelming emotional and financial burdens. After experiencing such a trauma, you need a proven and compassionate legal team by your side to guide you through the complex legal system and fight for the compensation you deserve.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you know the devastating impact it can have on a life. Time, energy, and resources have to be diverted from normal life events into tasks related to medical care, unemployment, and reimagining your future. 

At the Smith Law Center, we understand the challenges that come with a spinal cord injury, and we’re dedicated to providing the highest level of legal representation to our clients. Our team of skilled attorneys has years of experience handling spinal cord injury cases, including one of our featured case results for a client who was awarded $685,000 after a neck injury caused by a car accident. We work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive the best possible outcome and the maximum compensation for their injuries.

If you’re recuperating after a spinal cord injury, your focus needs to be on healing and rebuilding your life, not researching the law and filing court documents. Let us handle the work involved in negotiating with insurance companies and pursuing a lawsuit on your behalf so you can recover in peace. Contact our Hampton, Virginia law firm today online or by calling (757) 244-7000 to schedule a free consultation.

Read on for more information about Virginia spinal cord injury lawsuits.

What Kind of Settlement Can a Virginia Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Help You Secure?

Some of the most common types of damages that may be available in a Virginia spinal cord injury lawsuit include coverage for:

• Medical expenses: You may be able to recover compensation for past and future medical expenses related to your spinal cord injury, such as hospital bills, medication expenses, any necessary medical equipment, and ongoing physical therapy and rehabilitation.
• Lost income: If your spinal cord injury has caused you to miss work or become unable to work, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages and future earning capacity.
• Pain and suffering: Spinal cord injuries can cause excruciating physical pain, emotional suffering, and a decreased quality of life. You may be able to recover damages for the pain and suffering you have endured and will continue to experience.
• Punitive damages: In cases where the defendant’s conduct was particularly reckless or intentional, you may be entitled to punitive damages. These damages are designed to punish the defendant for their behavior and to deter others from engaging in similar conduct.
• Wrongful death: Surviving family members of someone who lost their life due to a spinal cord injury may file a wrongful death lawsuit to cover medical costs, funeral and burial expenses, loss of future income, loss of companionship, and pain and suffering associated with their grief. 

Your Virginia spinal cord injury attorney from Smith Law Center will gather documentation for past costs and consult experts to calculate future costs. Your lawyer will also introduce evidence to account for “invisible” damages, such as the loss of enjoyment of life experienced when a person is prevented from participating in activities that were previously enjoyed. 

Loss of enjoyment damages can address the inability to sports, playing with children, traveling, driving, or simply moving through the world easily and without pain. These too are real losses that the court may recognize and compensate if a skilled attorney properly presents them during negotiations or trial.

What Kinds of Accidents Does a Virginia Spinal Injury Lawyer Handle?

Personal injury law covers a wide range of accidents and negligent injuries. At the Smith Law Center, our spinal injury lawyers regularly represent clients for:

• Car, commercial truck, motorcycle, and rideshare accidents
• Boating and pedestrian accidents
• Premises liability including slip-and-fall or swimming pool injuries
• Workplace accidents
• Nursing home abuse cases
• Medical malpractice injuries
• Product liability for items like bicycles or helmets

Spinal cord injuries can happen in a broad range of contexts, meaning this is only a partial list of legal options — if you suffered a spinal cord injury in any instance that involved another person’s negligence, contact the Smith Law Center at (757) 244-7000 to discuss the circumstances and explore your options. 

What Does a Virginia Spinal Injury Attorney Do for Your Case?

A Virginia spine injury attorney from Smith Law Center can provide legal services such as:

• Investigating the case: A personal injury attorney will conduct a thorough investigation of the case to gather evidence and build a strong case. This may involve obtaining police reports, medical records, witness statements, and other relevant evidence.
• Evaluating damages: A personal injury attorney will evaluate the extent of the damages suffered by their client, including medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering, to determine the appropriate compensation amount.
• Negotiating with insurance companies: Personal injury attorneys are skilled negotiators who will work with insurance companies to reach a settlement that is fair and just for their clients.
• Filing a lawsuit: If a fair settlement cannot be reached, a personal injury attorney will file a lawsuit on behalf of their client and represent them in court.
• Representing clients in court: A personal injury attorney will represent their clients in court, presenting evidence and arguing on their behalf to ensure they receive the compensation they deserve.

Overall, your lawyer’s primary goal is to ensure you receive fair and comprehensive compensation for your injuries, all while protecting your right to privacy throughout the legal process. 

Contact Experienced Virginia Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

The spine is the pathway between your brain and the operation of your entire body. Even the slightest injury like a sprained muscle can be debilitating, and catastrophic injuries like slipped discs, broken bones, or severed nerves entirely alter the course of a person’s life. 

Knowing the profound impact that spinal cord injuries have on our clients and their families, the Smith Law Center works on a contingency fee basis. This means that we do not require upfront payment, and instead offer our services and invest our resources to hire experts and build your case first. We only earn our fees after we have successfully delivered results for you.

If you need advocates to handle complex legal matters on your behalf, while protecting your rights and negotiating for the true cost of your injury both past and future, we’re here to help. Reach out to the Smith Law Center online or by phone at (757) 244-7000 for the representation you need for seeking the justice you deserve.

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