It is not a revelation to state that a spinal cord injury can be a life-changing event, but the impact of a spinal cord injury is likely even greater than most people imagine. According to the World Health Organization, spinal cord injuries are associated with the following problems:
- People who suffer spinal cord injuries typically have lower academic achievement;
- People living with spinal cord injuries have higher rates of unemployment; and
- Sadly, lower overall life expectancies in the people who have to live with them.
These problems are often a result of insufficient or inadequate medical care, lack of access to necessary technology, and the economic burden imposed by these injuries.
People who suffer these injuries due to the negligent behavior of other people or companies may be entitled to financial compensation. That compensation will likely be necessary to pay for medical care, new technologies to improve the injured person’s standard of living, and help reduce the economic burden they may face as a result of the injury.
Spinal cord injury plaintiffs only get one chance to file a lawsuit to recover for their injuries. That makes their choice of a Tampa personal injury attorney one of the most important decisions they will make after suffering that injury.
If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury due to another person’s negligence then you can start your journey toward financial recovery by calling our Tampa spinal cord injury attorneys at Diaco Law at (813) 221-7978.
How Our Tampa Spinal Injury Lawyers Can Help
Our Tampa spinal cord injury attorneys have a broad array of experience, allowing them to approach your case from the most important angles. Here are just a few of the reasons our spinal cord injury attorneys in Tampa, FL are the right attorneys for your case:
- We have received numerous accolades from Best Lawyers and the Florida Super Lawyers in the law of insurance and personal injury.
- Our combination of legal and medical expertise gives us a rare understanding of spinal cord injury cases. Our understanding of medicine and the impact these injuries have on the body helps us distill this complex information for insurance companies, judges, and juries as we fight for the compensation you are owed.
- We handle spinal cord injury cases on a contingency fee. That way, you do not have to pay us until we win your case.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?
Spinal cord injuries can happen in a number of different ways, but they are most commonly caused by the following:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents;
- Slip-and-Falls;
- Acts of Violence;
- Sports Injuries; and
- Medical or Surgical Negligence
Categories of Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries are difficult to categorize because they can differ in their cause, severity, and location, but they are commonly classified according to these characteristics:
- Extent: Spinal cord injuries are often classified based on whether they are complete or incomplete injuries. Complete injuries are those in which the loss of motor and sensory function is total; incomplete injuries are those in which some of those functions are preserved.
- Location in the Spine: Spinal cord injuries occur in either the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions of the spine. They are classified on that basis because they have different effects based on their location.
- Cause: Spinal cord injuries may also be categorized based on what caused the injury.
- Functional: Finally, spinal cord injuries are often categorized based on the functions lost due to the injury.
These categories are not exclusive of each other. In fact, many of these injuries will fall into multiple categories because their criteria measure different characteristics.
Call the Tampa Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys at Diaco Law
Our Tampa based spinal cord injury lawyers bring outstanding knowledge of spinal cord injuries, excellent legal talent, and skills informed by years of experience to all of our clients’ cases, but ultimately, it is our commitment to our clients and our understanding of the challenges they are going to face for the rest of their lives that sets Diaco Law apart from other firms. We want to bring that to your case so you receive every penny you deserve.
If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury then call our Tampa spinal cord injury lawyers at (813) 221-7978. Our Tampa spinal cord injury attorneys are waiting to schedule your initial consultation. If you prefer to contact us online then we are also available at our online portal, which is linked here.