No one is prepared for a spinal cord injury and yet it happens to 12,000 each year in the United States. In many cases, victims never fully recover and end up with a lifetime of huge medical bills and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been the victim of a spinal cord accident then you certainly have many questions.
Read on to learn how a personal injury attorney may be able to help you get the compensation you deserve. Then call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. We offer a free case evaluation and take every case on contingency. As a result, there is absolutely no risk to working with us.
Never accept an insurance company offer without talking to an attorney
No matter what the insurance company is offering you, it’s never wise to accept it without first talking to a personal injury attorney. Remember that the insurance company is not here to help you. Regardless of what they tell you, they are out for one thing: To keep their costs as low as possible. They are not a non-profit company. They are not going to lead with their best offer.
When an insurance company immediately offers you a settlement after an injury, you can count on the fact that you have a strong case. Their goal is to get you to settle as quickly as possible before you know what you should actually be compensated for. Contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas right away to learn what your options are.
There may be a number of damages available to you
Depending on the cause of your spinal cord injury and who was at fault, there may be a number of damages available for you. First and foremost, if someone else was partially at fault for your accident then you’re likely owed the cost of your past medical bills and costs of rehabilitation. We will also work with a financial expert who can estimate your future medical costs because those should be covered as well.
In the event you need modifications to your home, such as a ramp to get up and down your front stairs, or adaptive technology like a wheelchair, then this may be included in your damages. Your current lost wages – including sick and personal time off, even if you were paid for it – as well as your future loss of earning capacity may be included.
There are also noneconomic damages. This includes your pain and suffering. These may seem harder to qualify but our experts can come up with reasonable numbers. We know that there’s nothing we can do to make what’s happened right, but we can help relive the financial burden.
To find out if you have a case, contact us right away at 909-982-0707 to set up your free case evaluation. We are ready to help you through this difficult time and ensure that you are able to keep moving forward.
