Whether due to a car accident on Plymouth Road or a truck crash while driving home on 275, a spinal cord injury can impact the rest of your life. If you’re dealing with overwhelming medical bills and uncertainty about your future, our Livonia spinal cord injury lawyers can seek compensation from liable parties.
At Christensen Law, our Livonia personal injury lawyers are dedicated to fighting for injury victims and their families. Contact us today for a free consultation about your case.
What Types of Spinal Cord Injury Cases Can We Take On?
If your injury was due to someone else’s negligence, we are ready to step in and take over the legal process. The types of spinal cord injury cases we most often see involve:
- Car Accidents: Even minor accidents can lead to severe spinal injuries due to the force of the impact. Our car accident attorneys will investigate to determine the cause of the accident and prove who was at fault for your injury.
- Truck Accidents: When a collision involves a commercial vehicle, there may be multiple liable parties (including the truck driver, their company, and third-party servicers or vendors). Our truck accident lawyers will determine all at-fault parties to fight for your maximum financial recovery.
- Motorcycle Accidents: A motorcycle accident attorney can deal with insurance companies on your behalf. We’ll build an evidence-backed case to show where fault truly lies.
However, these are not the only types of cases we could take on. Our team also helps pedestrians, bicyclists, construction workers, and slip and fall victims who may have suffered spinal injuries due to negligence. If you believe negligence played a role in your injury and related losses, our team is here to fight for you.
What Compensation Is Recoverable After a Spinal Cord Injury?
The effects of a spinal cord injury can be lifelong. For example, paralysis and chronic pain can both affect your ability to earn income or to enjoy aspects of your life that you once did. Fair compensation addresses these long-term effects, not just your immediate medical bills.
We fight for compensation that recovers losses like:
- Past, Current, and Future Medical Expenses: This may include emergency room medical bills, hospitalizations, surgeries, medications, physical therapy, and mobility assistance devices.
- Lost Wages: This may include both income lost due to missing work while recovering, as well as reduced earning capacity if you can’t return to work.
- Long-Term Care: If your injuries require lifetime care, you may be eligible to be compensated for it.
- Non-Economic Losses: Such as for physical pain and suffering.
Our legal team carefully assesses your full scope of losses so that we can fight for the appropriate compensation. We may consult with medical and financial experts to strengthen our case. Contact Christensen Law today, so we can get started right away.
Why Choose Christensen Law for Your Livonia Spinal Injury Case?
When choosing a personal injury attorney, there are many factors to consider. At Christensen Law, our goal is 100% commitment to our clients. We will listen to your story and fight for the things that matter to you. Once we take on your case, we will:
- Investigate to determine fault and gather evidence for your injury claim
- File all the necessary paperwork
- Handle all communication with insurance companies and other involved parties
- File any necessary appeals
- Negotiate for fair compensation
- Represent you in court when necessary
We’ve been advocating for injury victims since 1991, and these years of experience have been spent pursuing justice rather than settling for less. Our client testimonials speak to the care, compassion, and knowledge we bring to every case.
How We Prove Liability in Spinal Cord Injury Cases
For a successful spinal cord injury claim, we must prove that someone else caused your injuries. This means establishing four key elements of negligence:
- A duty of care. The at-fault party had a responsibility to behave with your safety in mind. For example, drivers must obey traffic laws to keep everyone on the road safe.
- A breach of their duty of care. They acted carelessly. For example, a truck driver was inebriated while operating their vehicle.
- Causation. Their actions directly caused your injuries. For example, a driver was texting and crashed into your car.
- Damages. You have losses due to their actions.
We prove these elements through evidence like:
- Witness testimony
- Surveillance footage
- Driving records and phone records
- Physical evidence, such as skid marks or debris patterns
- Expert testimony, such as from an accident reconstructionist
While it is often vital to gather evidence quickly, there is also a legal reason to act fast. In Michigan, you generally only have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit per Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805. Failing to do so can bar you from recovering financial compensation.
Contact Our Livonia Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Today
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal injury due to someone else’s negligence, reach out to Christensen Law. Our Livonia spinal cord injury attorneys will guide you through every step of the legal process.
You deserve compensation for what you’ve suffered, and we’re here to fight for it. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
FAQs for Spinal Cord Claims in Livonia
What if I was partially at fault for my injury?
Under Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.2959, you are still eligible to recover compensation as long as you were no more than 50% responsible. However, your recoverable compensation is proportionately reduced by your percentage of responsibility. The other party may attempt to blame you for the injury as a way to minimize your payout, but our lawyers will help defend you from these and other tactics.
What should I do after an accident?
After an accident, your priority is your health and safety. Always seek medical attention and report the accident as soon as possible. This could mean filing a report with the Livonia Police Department, store management, or another party. If you can, document the accident scene by taking photos of the area and any visible injuries you have. Make sure you keep any bills, invoices, and other proof of expenses and losses.
What does it cost to hire a lawyer for my spinal cord injury case?
Here at Christensen Law, we know how stressful finances can be after an injury, especially one as serious as a spinal cord injury. However, do not let your financial concerns prevent you from seeking our help. Our team takes cases on a contingency basis, which means you do not owe us any upfront costs or fees, and you only pay us if we are successful. We believe justice should be accessible to all Michiganders with no risk, so please contact us as soon as possible after your SCI.
