Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Damage to the spinal cord is one of the most serious injuries an individual can face due to an accident. For many spinal cord injury victims, life will never be the same. They may face a long and difficult recovery process, risky surgeries, permanent pain, and in the worst cases partial or full paralysis. In addition, many will never be able to return to work.
The Townsley Law Firm has represented people with quadriplegic and paraplegic injuries from vehicle accidents, industrial accidents, maritime accidents and other catastrophic incidents. We battle insurance companies, employers, manufacturers and other entities for the comprehensive damages our clients need.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
We are equipped to address any type of spinal cord injury case, including those involving:
- Quadriplegia and paraplegia
- Paralysis
- Broken vertebrae
- Spine fracture
- Bulging disc
- Ruptured disc
- Bulging discs
- Disc herniation
- Whiplash
- Spinal nerve damage
- Torn muscles
- Lumbar strain and other soft tissue damage in the spine
If you are dealing with a spinal cord injury due to an accident caused by another party, there is legal action you can take to help yourself going forward. At The Townsley Law Firm, our spinal cord injury lawyers help accident victims put the pieces of their life back together. Through aggressive legal representation, we are able to obtain the vital and just compensation our injured clients desperately need. With a proper settlement or verdict, our clients are able to pay for current and lifelong medical expenses, and recover money for lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact us now for your free consultation.
The Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries
People who are quadriplegic from high cervical injuries lose their ability to work and live independently, and may require assisted breathing or round-the-clock nursing care. People who have suffered paraplegic injuries may go on to lead productive lives, but they also require many services to adapt to the injury. Others who have broken their back or experienced severe spinal nerve damage may also need special care.
Our spinal cord injury law firm works with life care planners, economists, neurological specialists, physical therapists, mental health professionals and other professionals to address the needs of our spinal cord injury clients:
- Personal care: This may include nursing home care, private nursing or assisted living. Many people with paraplegia or quadriplegia need caregivers to assist with their activities of daily living (ADL).
- Medical equipment: Besides depending on a motorized wheelchair, a person with paralysis may need other durable medical equipment such as a lift, other special equipment and devices.
- Home modifications and special vans: To accommodate life in a wheelchair, the home environment may need to be modified. A paralyzed person may also need a special vehicle for transportation.
- Vocational retraining: Physical therapists and occupational therapists help people living with paralysis discover ways to adapt and accommodate on the job. Depending on the nature of a person’s work, it may be possible for the accident victim to go back to work. Or he or she may need to train for a different type of work.
- Damages for pain and suffering and lost enjoyment of life: This might include additional needs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatric care and counseling, medications, and loss of projected earnings
Fighting For Compensation For Economic Security And Quality Of Life
There is currently no cure for a severed or damaged spinal cord. However, a quadriplegic or paraplegic injury does create ongoing health concerns. Our attorneys have a medical background that helps us portray the full impact of the injury and the future needs of our client. We are committed to securing verdicts and settlements that will not only meet those basic needs but also improve quality of life.
Our law firm has been serving injured residents of South West Louisiana for more than 20 years. We have a strong track record of success, due in part to the superior resources we have at our disposal. Members of our legal team have backgrounds in nursing, pre-med studies and extensive injury litigation experience. We also have an established network of medical professionals whom we call upon to validate and quantify the serious injuries of our clients.
Whether your spinal cord injury was the result of a car accident, a slip-and-fall or a workplace accident, our law firm is in a position to help.
Free Consultation About Your Spinal Cord Injury
With any severe injury, it is important not to face the insurance companies alone. Email our Lake Charles spinal cord injury lawyers at 337-377-0584 for a free initial consultation. We are ready to help.