A spinal cord injury does not just change your body. It changes your entire life. The ability to walk, work, care for a family, and participate in the activities you love can be taken away in an instant. If that happened to you or someone you love because of another person’s negligence, you have the right to pursue maximum compensation.
At Rosen Injury Law, we represent spinal cord injury victims throughout Davie and Broward County. We have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and help you secure the full value of your claim. Call us at (954) 787-1500 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your spinal cord injury claim.
Why Choose Rosen Injury Law For Your Davie Spinal Cord Injury Case?
- Experience: Our spinal cord injury attorneys have nearly 20 years of experience protecting the rights of injury victims and their families.
- Results: We have secured over $125 million in compensation for our clients and are committed to helping you recover maximum compensation for your spinal cord injury claim.
- Integrity: Our Davie injury lawyers will only take your case if we believe it has merit and that we can help you secure the full value of your claim.
- Affordability. We will handle your spinal cord injury claim on a contingency fee basis, paying the costs to aggressively pursue your claim upfront, and you will pay us nothing until we recover compensation for you.
- Resources. Spinal cord injury cases are expensive to litigate. At Rosen Injury Law, we have the resources and skills to build your strongest case to help you recover maximum compensation.
Understanding the Impact of Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord is the body’s main communication highway. It is the channel through which signals travel between the brain and virtually every other part of the body. When that channel is damaged, the consequences ripple outward in every direction.
Spinal cord injuries are classified as either complete or incomplete. A complete injury results in total loss of motor function and sensation below the level of the damage, meaning that the spinal cord’s ability to transmit signals past the injury site is fully disrupted. An incomplete injury means some degree of function remains below the injury level, though the range of impairment varies enormously from one person to the next.
The location of the injury along the spine determines its scope. Injuries in the cervical region (the neck) affect the arms, trunk, and legs and can result in paralysis of all four limbs. Injuries in the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral regions can lead to paralysis in the lower body.
Any type of paralysis can lead to secondary complications like chronic pain, pressure sores, bladder and bowel dysfunction, respiratory issues, and much more.
The financial impact is staggering. Over a lifetime, the total economic burden on a spinal cord injury victim and their family can reach several million dollars.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Davie
Most spinal cord injuries are caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
- Motor vehicle accidents: Car accidents and truck crashes are responsible for a significant share of traumatic spinal cord injuries. The sudden, violent force of a high-speed collision — particularly rear-end crashes, T-bone impacts, and rollovers — can compress, fracture, or sever the vertebrae surrounding the spinal cord. University Drive, Griffin Road, and Interstate 595 see significant traffic volume in and around Davie, and accidents on these roads can be devastating.
- Motorcycle accidents: Riders have no vehicle structure to absorb the energy of a crash. When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle or leaves the road, the rider is exposed directly to ground impact, and the spine is frequently involved.
- Truck accidents: Commercial trucks are among the most destructive forces on any roadway. A collision between a passenger vehicle and a fully loaded semi-truck or delivery vehicle can result in catastrophic injuries.
- Slip and fall accidents: Falls from heights, falls on unsafe surfaces, and falls caused by property hazards like unmarked wet floors or broken staircases can produce spinal fractures and cord damage. Property owners who fail to maintain safe premises can be held liable for injuries resulting from unsafe conditions.
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents. Cyclists and pedestrians struck by vehicles absorb the full force of impact without any protective buffer. The spine is particularly vulnerable in these collisions.
- Swimming and diving accidents. Diving into shallow water or striking the bottom or side of a pool can compress the cervical spine in an instant. Pool owners, hotels, and other facilities have a duty to maintain safe environments and warn guests of known hazards.
- Medical malpractice: Surgical errors involving the spine, failure to diagnose conditions that lead to cord compression, or negligent post-operative care can all result in preventable spinal cord injuries caused by a medical provider’s deviation from the standard of care.
Compensation Available in a Davie Spinal Cord Injury Case
Florida law allows spinal cord injury victims to pursue compensation for the full scope of their economic and non-economic losses. The goal is not simply to cover last month’s bills, but to account for everything the injury has cost you and will continue to cost you.
In a successful spinal cord injury case, you can recover economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include current and future medical costs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, property damage, the costs to modify your home and vehicle, and other financial losses and expenses incurred due to your accident and injuries.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, disability, and other intangible losses and costs.
In rare cases, you could recover punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages. However, Florida law permits punitive damages only when the defendant is guilty of intentional misconduct or gross negligence.
What To Do After a Spinal Cord Injury in Davie
The decisions made in the immediate aftermath of a suspected spinal cord injury affect both the medical outcome and the legal claim. Some ways to protect yourself include:
- Call 911 and do not move. If you suspect a spinal injury, limit movement and wait for emergency medical personnel. Improper movement after a spinal cord injury can worsen the damage.
- Seek and follow all medical treatment. Consistent, documented medical treatment is the foundation of any spinal cord injury claim. Attend every appointment and follow your treatment plan.
- Document the accident scene. Photographs, witness names, contact information, and any available surveillance footage all become important evidence.
- Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to gather information that limits their company’s exposure.
- Contact an experienced Davie spinal cord injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Contact a Davie Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Today
Spinal cord injuries can devastate injury victims and their families. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury caused by another party’s negligence, you need to recover every dollar you are entitled to for your damages.
At Rosen Injury Law, our spinal cord injury attorneys have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights, build your strongest case, and help you secure maximum compensation for your current and future damages. Call (954) 787-1500 or complete the short form on our contact page and schedule a free consultation.