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Our Flint spinal cord injury lawyers understand how difficult it is to rebuild your life following a serious injury accident. We know facing treatment, working through rehabilitation, and dealing with mental anguish and physical pain are challenging. We are here to help you hold the at-fault party accountable and recover maximum compensation.
Since 1991, the Flint personal injury lawyers at Christensen Law have been helping those living with catastrophic injuries get justice. If you or a loved one have a spinal cord injury after a Flint, MI, negligence accident, we are here for you. Let our team review your case and offer guidance during a free, confidential consultation. Contact us today.
Our Flint Lawyers Help Clients Recover Spinal Cord Injury Expenses and Losses
The costs of treating, rehabilitating, and living with a spinal cord injury are often overwhelming. From spending weeks, a month, or longer in the hospital to extended time in an inpatient rehabilitation center to renovating your home to make it wheelchair accessible, the expenses and losses often leave families struggling.
Our spinal cord injury lawyers firmly believe the at-fault party and their insurer should be covering these costs and any related losses, not the victim. We build a convincing case and document damages, seeking compensation to cover:
- Medical care, therapies, and mobility aids
- Future care and support needs
- Home renovations, travel expenses for treatment, and other out-of-pocket costs
- Income losses from being out of work
- Reduced earning ability if they cannot return to work due to new disabilities
- Pain and suffering, emotional anguish, mental distress, and other intangible losses
Wrongful Death in a Flint Negligence Accident
Unfortunately, not all victims survive their injuries. Some back and neck injuries, especially those high on the spine, can lead to fatalities. In addition to a spinal cord injury, other injuries can contribute to your family’s loss.
If you lost a loved one in a Flint, MI, accident or incident, we will help you understand your rights and the strength of your case. Your family may seek and secure compensation, holding the liable party accountable. Contact us today to learn how.
Our Attorneys Handle Many Spinal Cord Injury Cases in Flint, MI
Christensen Law strives to be the voice of the unheard. Our Flint catastrophic personal injury lawyers have extensive experience handling a wide range of accidents and severities of spinal cord injuries. We work to listen to our clients, protect their rights, and strive to win maximum compensation for their financial future.
We believe in listening to our client’s stories and understanding their needs and goals. When you hire our team, we work for you. We want you to tell your story and let us develop a convincing case to support your allegations against the at-fault party. We will fight for accountability and fair compensation for you.
We frequently take cases to trial. We will not settle for less than you deserve just to avoid going before a judge or jury. You can expect us to prepare your case for litigation even if there is only a small chance we will not negotiate a settlement and will need to go to court. This approach allows us to build strong cases and secure significant awards and settlements for our clients. This includes:
- $9.5 Million: A motorcyclist who suffered numerous injuries, including vertebrae fractures, and is wheelchair reliant after a crash
- $3 Million: A client who suffered a back injury when hit while crossing a parking lot
- $2 Million: A construction worker who was rear-ended and suffered a neck injury
- $1.625 Million: The family of a man who died during surgery to repair his spinal cord injury
- $1.6 Million: A truck driver who suffered a back injury after being rear-ended by a gravel truck
Our clients never pay upfront fees for our services. Our attorneys work based on contingency. We do not ask for a retainer or other payments to cover costs. Instead, we work for a portion of the payout we pursue. We only get paid when you do.
Contact us with questions or if you are ready to discuss your case with our team.
Our Flint Lawyers Handle Many Accidents Involving Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, around 17,810 new spinal cord injuries occur in the United States each year. The primary causes are:
- Traffic accidents, 38 percent
- Falls, 32 percent
Our catastrophic injury lawyers see a lot of these cases in Michigan. Many of them involve vehicle collisions or falls, including slips, trips, and falls from elevated heights. The most common types of cases where these injuries occur in our practice include:
- Car collisions
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle crashes
- Fall injuries
- Pedestrian and bicycle versus car injuries
- Construction accidents
It’s Essential to Seek Care After a Spinal Cord Injury in Flint
When an accident victim suffers a back or neck injury in Flint, they may go to the nearest hospital for stabilization if they have life-threatening injuries. However, they will often receive treatment and rehabilitation at one of the area’s designated trauma centers. This includes:
- Hurley Medical Center, Level I trauma center
- McLaren Flint, Level III trauma center
Inpatient treatment and rehabilitation for a spinal cord injury could take months. However, outpatient therapies will likely continue for even longer. Flint is home to the McLaren Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute. This facility provides comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services for those with catastrophic injuries, including SCIs. This includes physical, occupational, and speech therapy, vocational counseling, and more.
Our attorneys are familiar with these facilities and others in the region, and we can use our resources to make sure we stay in contact with your care team. Proof of your injuries and your possible recovery needs is essential in our fight for damages. The sooner we know about your case, the more benefits you will receive. Calling us as soon as your injuries allow means we will:
- Manage any calls or requests for information from the insurance companies
- Preserve evidence that might not be available later
- Protect your rights from tactics that could reduce your payout
- Offer advice and guidance from the start
Our Flint Injury Lawyers Know How to Build a Spinal Cord Injury Case
Personal injury cases usually hinge on the ability to prove negligence and liability. Negligence is the legal term for the carelessness or recklessness that caused the accident and injuries. There are four elements necessary for negligence. This includes:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Injuries
For example, let’s look at a hypothetical fall accident scenario. Imagine you were going downstairs in a local restaurant and slipped. You suffered a significant neck injury in the fall. Who is liable? The property owner has a duty of care to keep their premises free from hazards.
If we uncover evidence that the owner did not address the hazard that caused you to slip, this is a breach of their duty and the cause of your fall. We would hold the restaurant owner accountable for your injuries.
Evidence in a Spinal Cord Injury Case
Showing negligence occurred requires significant documentation. Our attorneys know how to build the cases, ensuring we have strong evidence to show:
- What happened
- Who is liable
- The significant nature of your injuries
- Documentation of your damages
Each case has unique evidence, but some crucial pieces for many cases include:
- Eyewitness testimony about what they saw
- Video of the accident and injuries occurring
- Official reports, such as the crash report from a traffic accident
- Expert analysis of the accident, injuries, prognosis, and more
- Documentation of damages, such as bills and medical records
We must determine our case strategy, and the investigation can play a key role in this. Sometimes, there is a good reason why we need to take the case to trial. However, most cases settle outside of court and this step is not necessary. We will offer advice and analysis of your options if we believe your case might require litigation.
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
Like other states, Michigan has strict laws about how long you can wait to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Generally, per Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5805, you have:
- Three years from the accident date to sue for personal injury
- Three years from the death date to sue for wrongful death
However, exceptions exist. You could have less time under some circumstances. For example, there are shorter time limits for suing a government employee or agency and you only have up to one year to sue for fair compensation based on a no-fault auto insurance claim under Michigan Compiled Laws § 500.3145.
Discuss Your Flint Spinal Cord Injury Case with Our Team for Free
Christensen Law will review your case during a free, confidential consultation with our team. We provide these assessments so victims and their families learn about their rights and how a Flint spinal cord injury lawyer will help them get justice.
Contact us today to get started.
