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After an accident, it is hard to know where to begin. This is especially tough if you have a spinal cord injury—the life you once had may be changed forever. Someone’s careless decision can cause a lifetime of pain and loss for you, and it is not right that you bear the consequences. If your injury was the result of someone else’s negligence, a Wyoming spinal cord injury lawyer can help.
Our Wyoming catastrophic injury lawyers at Christensen Law will help you pursue the maximum compensation that you are entitled to. We have won millions of dollars for people with serious injuries, and we want to help you seek justice. If Contact us today for a free initial consultation to discuss your legal options!
Our Wyoming Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Are Dedicated to Your Case
At Christensen Law, we believe that our clients deserve the best possible legal representation. Our goal is to protect your rights and fight for the fair compensation that you deserve.
Some aspects of your spinal cord injury case that we can take on include:
- Communicating With Insurance Companies: Insurance companies are aggressive and may try to offer lower settlements than you deserve. We will build cases with strong supporting evidence for you to receive full compensation for what you have endured.
- Gathering Evidence: We will leave no stone unturned when building support for your claim.
- Offering Guidance: If you receive a settlement offer, we will ensure that you understand what it means and whether it is a fair offer. Remember, you can always choose to reject a settlement offer.
- Keeping You Informed: Whether it’s answering your questions or giving you updates on your case, we will be available for you every step of the way.
- Representing You In Court: While it is not always necessary to go to court for a case, we approach every case as if it is destined for trial.
Our approach has helped us secure record-setting outcomes for our clients. Our clients know that we are compassionate and driven by the need to help Michiganders tell their stories.
What Compensation Can Our Wyoming Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Recover?
Every spinal injury is unique. People with similar injuries caused by similar circumstances can have wildly different needs. Our Wyoming lawyers will look at the complete picture of your economic and non-economic losses. We work with your medical team to figure out what you are currently facing, and the expectations for your future needs.
We are determined to fight fair compensation for everything you’ve lost, including:
Economic Damages
Economic damages refer to those with a direct financial cost. This includes:
- Medical bills, such as those for surgeries, therapy, and appointments with medical specialists
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning potential, if the extent of your injuries means you need to take on a lesser-paying role or leave the workforce altogether
- Loss of potential benefits at work, such as PTO, salary increases, and bonuses
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages refer to those losses which don’t have a direct financial cost. This includes:
- Loss of quality of life
- Pain and suffering, meaning the physical pain of your injuries
- Loss of consortium
These outcomes associated with a SCI is just as important as the financial losses, and we will make sure we seek a settlement that acknowledges this harm.
Damages for Fatal Spinal Cord Injuries
If a loved one passed away following a spinal cord injury, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family has options for seeking justice. One of our Wyoming wrongful death attorneys can help you recover compensation for this devastating tragedy. The team here at Christensen Law will be sure to address non-economic and economic losses alike.
Why Is Liability Important in a Wyoming Spinal Cord Injury Case?
In personal injury cases, you need to prove that someone else’s negligence was the reason for your injury.
Examples of Negligence
Negligence typically means that someone was careless or reckless in some way. While most people don’t mean to hurt another person, they can still do something that violates their responsibility to keep others safe. Here are some actions of negligence that can leave victims with spinal cord damage and other painful injuries:
- Speeding or driving while distracted
- Driving while drunk or high
- Failing to fix leaky pipes that cause puddles in a store aisle
- Not fixing loose handrails, causing someone to fall down the stairs
How Liability Is Determined
In personal injury cases, a Wyoming spinal cord injury attorney will gather supporting evidence to build a strong case for you to receive compensation. Some ways we do this include:
- Interviewing witnesses, as they may be able to provide important details about the accident
- Obtaining video footage from the event, such as from security cameras at stores, traffic camera, or dash cams
- Taking photographs of the accident scene that establish certain facts about the scene of the incident
- Consulting with experts, such as accident reconstructionists, medical professionals, or those with expertise in safety standards
- Reviewing medical records and incident/police reports
Important Michigan Laws Affecting Your Wyoming Spinal Cord Injury Case
When pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s essential to understand all the applicable laws which may affect your case. Below are some important Michigan laws to be aware of.
Modified Contributory Negligence
Under Michigan’s Modified Contributory Negligence rules, if you are found to be partially to blame for your accident, your recoverable damages will be reduced by your percentage fault. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, then you will not be able to recover non-economic damages.
If the at-fault party tries to shift blame onto you, we can push back against such claims. We want to seek the maximum possible compensation on your behalf, and we’re ready for a fight.
Statute of Limitations
Under Mich. Comp. Laws Ann. § 600.5805, you are typically unable to pursue a personal injury lawsuit after three years have passed. The three-year time limit is also applicable to wrongful death lawsuits.
Our lawyers will make sure to account for these and other laws when seeking compensation for you.
Common Wyoming Accidents Leading to Spinal Cord Injuries
Whether a fall or an impact of some kind, spinal cord injuries can be sustained during any type of accident. Our Wyoming spine injury attorneys take many kinds of cases, including:
- Truck accidents
- Car accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle crashes
- Slip and falls
We encourage you to reach out to discuss the circumstances of your case to see if our firm is right for you.
What Should You Do If You’ve Been in an Accident in Wyoming?
After an accident, the first priority should always be ensuring that everyone involved is safe. In cases where you have hurt your spine, you should always seek immediate medical care. Spinal cord damage can be made worse if left untreated and stabilizing your spine can be one of the biggest factors in avoiding secondary damage.
If you believe that your spinal cord has been damaged, avoid moving (if it is safe to stay in one place) until a medical professional arrives.
In addition to seeking medical attention, you should also contact police or other appropriate authorities (such as a store manager if you slipped while on a store premises). Police officers will be able to secure the scene, ensuring the safety of everyone involved. In addition, authorities will create a report of the accident including contact information of those involved.
When possible, you or someone with you should take photos of the accident scene and of your injuries.
What If You Can’t Afford Legal Help?
After a spinal cord injury, you and your family may struggle with expenses. You may have lost income, have mounting medical bills, and may need additional in-home care. We understand how hard it can be but don’t want you to have to navigate your personal injury claim alone.
Our Wyoming spinal cord injury attorneys use a contingency-fee model for our cases. Under this model, you will not pay anything upfront. In fact, unless if we recover compensation for your case, you won’t owe us anything at all. We don’t want financial worry to get in the way of getting the compensation you deserve.
Michigan Services for People With Disabilities
While our lawyers will work for a settlement or verdict that will address your losses, it can take some time for your case resolve. Having a spinal cord injury could make you eligible for various disability programs that help make ends meet, including those offered by the State of Michigan.
You may be eligible for State Disability Assistance (SDA) which can offer financial assistance. You can also review various aid programs through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services that help address food needs, healthcare coverage, and other needs.
Contact Our Wyoming Attorneys to Seek Justice for a Spine Injury
You may feel like your life is out of your control after you’ve experienced a spinal cord injury. Trying to go through complex legal processes and deal with aggressive insurers can quickly become too much. Let our Wyoming spinal cord injury attorneys help.
We understand what you’re going through, and we’ll fight for the justice and compensation that you deserve. Contact our legal team at Christensen Law today. Your initial case review is free.
