Spinal cord damage is one of a victim’s most catastrophic injuries can suffer in a personal injury incident.
Damages Available in a New Iberia Spinal Injury Insurance Claim or Lawsuit
Spinal cord injuries cost thousands of dollars to treat and manage. These expenses include:
- Ambulance transportation or medevac airlift
- Emergency department evaluation
- Stabilization, often requiring surgery
- Hospital stays
- Rehabilitation
- Ongoing therapies
- Care and support costs
This is before we address any of the other expenses or losses experienced because of the severity of these injuries and their catastrophic nature. Many with spinal cord injuries never return to work, need to renovate their homes to provide better mobility, and more. Many of these expenses are recoverable through a personal injury claim or lawsuit, but this requires an attorney who can document, value, and pursue them.
When our lawyers pursue compensation in a spinal cord injury case, we generally seek compensation for:
- Current medical expenses
- Future medical treatment and related expenses
- Ongoing care and support costs
- Lost income from time missed at work
- Diminished earning capacity if they cannot return to work
- Related expenses, such as traveling for treatment
- Pain and suffering (current and future)
Ensuring a spinal cord injury victim seeks and recovers enough compensation for their ongoing and future care is essential. Our team understands the importance of rehabilitation, continued support, and future treatment. We work with experts to understand the possible cost and include it in our insurance claims or evidence at trial.
