According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), a spinal cord injury can lead to a lifetime of pain, disability, and millions of dollars in medical expenses. This is hardly fair, particularly if your spinal cord injury was caused by someone else’s negligence.
Our East Point spinal cord injury lawyers can file an insurance claim or lawsuit on your behalf. We believe that you deserve justice, and working with an East Point personal injury lawyer can help you pursue compensation while focusing on your health.
Spinal Cord Injury Cases Our Team Works On
At Kaine Law, we understand that several types of accidents can cause spinal cord injuries. For this reason, we support clients through a range of case types, including:
- Automobile accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Wrongful death
- Dog bites
- Slip and fall injury
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle accidents
- Truck accidents
If the type of accident that caused your injury isn’t noted here, don’t worry. Our team is flexible and can help you file a claim or a lawsuit for your particular accident.
For a free legal consultation with a spinal cord injury lawyer serving East Point, call 404-214-2001
Damages in a Spinal Cord Injury Case
If you’re pursuing compensation for a spinal cord injury, you’ve probably heard the term “damages.” In legal terms, damages refer to the losses you can receive compensation for. For example, medical treatment costs are a type of damage.
The specific types of damages you qualify for depend on the context of your case. However, as a spinal cord injury victim, you’ll likely be eligible for the following damages:
- Past and future medical treatment costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
You don’t need to determine which damages you qualify for on your own. We can review your medical records and other evidence to assess your case. Then, we can work with economists to total your applicable damages.
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Why Choose a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer From Kaine Law?
The aftermath of a spinal cord injury is often messy. Victims typically need to juggle medical expenses, legal proceedings, and aggressive insurers.
As the victim of another party’s negligence, you shouldn’t be saddled with managing the details of your case – that’s where we come in. At Kaine Law, we can provide you with total legal support, and we’ll fight for a fair recovery while you recover.
These are the top five reasons why Kaine Law is right for you:
- We fight for victims and families: Our clients are central to our legal practice. When you sign on with our firm, you can rest easy knowing that your individual needs won’t be overlooked.
- We focus on personal injury cases: Some law firms muddy the water by taking on multiple case types, from divorce law to corporate acquisitions. Not us. We keep matters simple by focusing exclusively on personal injury cases. This allows us to dedicate our resources and energy to one area of law.
- Our reputation: Our firm is led by Attorney Evan Kaine, who has decades of experience and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Review our case results tabs to see the numerous settlements we’ve won for our clients.
- No fee guarantee: We rely on contingency fees, meaning you don’t need to pay our firm anything up front, and we only require payment if we win your case.
- We care: Our team is passionate about the work they do. We care about results, and we care about doing right by our clients. We take pride in standing up for those in need.
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What Does a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Do?
Lawyers are a well-known profession. However, for many, the specifics of what lawyers actually do could be clearer. To put it simply, we have two objectives as a law office: Keep your case running smoothly so that you feel less overwhelmed during the legal process. We’re prepared to negotiate with insurers or file a lawsuit.
More specifically, we provide our clients with the following services:
- Gathering evidence to determine who’s responsible for your spinal cord injuries
- Negotiating with insurers and other relevant parties
- Taking your case to court if needed
- Keeping you updated on the status of your case so that you’re not left in the dark
- Always pushing for your best interests
- Managing every aspect of your case
We’ll be right by your side throughout your case. If you have questions, we have answers. Choosing a legal team isn’t just about results – it’s also about having a positive experience.
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How Do I Know Who’s Responsible for My Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries are a broad area of law. They can be caused by car accidents, slip and fall accidents, and pedestrian accidents, for example. This means that there’s a wide range of potentially liable parties, which can include the following:
- A reckless driver
- A negligent business owner
- A motorcyclist driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- A municipality responsible for roadway safety
In a spinal cord injury case, it’s essential that you identify the liable party. You may be left without compensation if you cannot do so. These cases hinge on proving that another party caused your spinal cord injury, making them liable.
Assigning Liability
To assign liability, an East Point spinal cord injury lawyer from our team can review key evidence, including:
- Your medical records
- Footage of the accident
- Images from the scene of the accident
- Input from relevant experts
- Statements from eyewitnesses
Then, we can work towards proving that the liable party behaved negligently. Legally, this involves showing that the following four qualifiers are true:
- Duty of care: Drivers, business owners, and other groups are all responsible for keeping others from harm. This component of negligence is usually a given in a spinal cord injury case.
- Breach of duty: The evidence must show that the liable party behaved negligently before causing your accident. For example, a driver running a red light could be considered a form of negligence.
- Causation: Negligence isn’t enough to prove that a party is liable for your injuries, however. Their negligent behavior must have caused the accident that led to your spinal cord injury.
- Damages: Finally, we can comb through your medical records and other expenses to note the extent of your damages.
Do Spinal Cord Injury Cases Have a Deadline?
Yes, spinal cord injury lawsuits typically have a two-year deadline, per O.C.G.A § 9-3-33 (the same deadline applies to those filing a wrongful death lawsuit). Remember, this deadline only applies to lawsuits and may be longer or shorter depending on the specifics of your case. If you’re filing an insurance claim, other deadlines may apply.
Even if your case doesn’t require a lawsuit, you shouldn’t ignore this deadline. Getting a head start on your case offers several benefits, including:
- Gives you or your legal team plenty of time to gather evidence and contact witnesses
- Ensures that witnesses can recall what they know about your accident
- Indicates to insurers or the liable party that you’re serious about fighting for compensation
Hire a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Today
Our firm can provide you with a free, no-obligation case evaluation. Contact our offices to get started today.
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