Anyone who suffers from an injury to their spinal cord is likely to spend a significant amount of time with specialists for months or even years after their accident. In some cases, it could be for life. As the costs of seeing these specialists add up, the last thing we want to see at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas is someone who’s not able to get the medical procedures, devices, etc. that could make their life better.
If you’ve had an injury to your spinal cord, please call us at 909-982-0707 for a free consultation. We can take a look at your case and try to get you the help you need and deserve.
Your recovery won’t look exactly like the recovery of another person
Depending on the type of injury and the seriousness of it, your recovery may involve retraining you to learn how to use your limbs, or it could involve teaching you to use adaptive technologies. It may include installing home modifications, or it may involve learning to accept permanent losses of function.
Even if the injury isn’t this serious, remember that the unexpected can always happen. Signing a settlement with an insurance company without the help of a personal injury attorney is never a good idea. Once you’ve signed it, you have no recourse. If additional injuries are uncovered, or the anticipated treatment doesn’t work and new options must be considered, you’d have no way to recover additional compensation.
You’ll likely work with a number of specialists
The specific doctors you’ll work with will vary based on your unique needs. We often see clients who work only with a general physician. Others work with physical therapists and occupational therapists. Due to the significant trauma that can come with these catastrophic injuries, it’s not uncommon for clients to need to work with a psychologist as well. Those who deal with extreme pain are likely to visit with a pain specialist.
The cost of working with all the experts can be incredible
The total cost that you’d pay if you had to pay out of pocket would likely bankrupt you. If you have insurance, then you’re in a better spot, but the co-pays and deductibles could end up eating up a large amount of your savings. This is why you should always consider seeking damages when you’ve been involved in an accident that was at least partially the fault of someone else.
Call us today to find out what your legal options are
Not every accident has an at-fault party. Sometimes, when a person is at fault, they don’t have the means to pay on a claim. That said, many cases do have an at-fault person and that person often has insurance or personal means to be financially responsible for the damage they caused.
If you or a loved one is facing down the long recovery period from a spinal cord injury, then we encourage you to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away. We’ll start off with a free legal consultation and let you know what your options are.
