LEGAL CONCERNS 

Maybe your injury was caused by another person or place of business. You may be entitled to compensation. Many personal injury attorneys will take on cases for low or no retainer fees. Look for a lawyer with experience in seeking compensation for catastrophic injury.

Insurance companies frequently offer quick, "lowball" settlements before the full extent of long-term medical needs and costs are realized. SCI is expensive. Money disappears fast when you're handing it over just to have assistance with activities of daily living.

Then there's your pain and suffering, and the loss of your career in many cases. Settling for less than you're entitled to just to receive funds fast is a common mistake. Paralysis is permanent and the costs just keep coming. Holding out for an amount you are entitled to is important.

Spinal cord injury cases require deep knowledge of catastrophic injury law and access to expensive experts. A general practitioner may lack the specialized resources. SCIs involve complex medical terminology, long-term prognosis assessments, and specific legal challenges. Ask about verdicts or settlements in cases similar to yours. Make sure the firm has the financial ability to hire expert witnesses, such as life care planners, medical specialists, and accident reconstructionists.

Spinal cord injuries often lead to long legal battles lasting months or years so it's important to choose someone who demonstrates genuine empathy for your situation.

If you were injured on the job, worker's compensation is obligated to pay you; in an automobile accident, the offending driver's insurance is obligated to pay you; in an act of violence, the offending party may be sued.