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Pensacola Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

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A spinal cord injury can be an immense burden. These types of injuries are often debilitating, requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation. This treatment can become expensive quickly, and your financial difficulties could compound if you miss work during your treatment or become permanently disabled from gainful employment.

If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury from an accident that someone else caused, you should not have to shoulder these afflictions. A Pensacola spinal cord injury attorney from Cardoso Law, PLLC, is here to help you demand compensation from the responsible party.

Our firm’s primary purpose is to achieve the best possible outcome for every client we represent. We approach every case as the unique challenge it is, getting to know our clients so we can better represent them at the negotiating table and in court. This hands-on approach has helped us secure millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on their behalf.

Let us put our experience, skills, and commitment to excellent results to work for you. Contact Cardoso Law, PLLC, today for a free consultation with a spinal cord injury lawyer in Pensacola, FL. Our Pensacola personal injury lawyers will review your case, explain your options in detail, and tell you how we can help without cost or obligation. And because you only pay us if we secure compensation for your spine injury, there’s no risk in pursuing the justice and responsibility you deserve.

How a Pensacola Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Can Help

Recovering from a spinal cord injury can take months of intensive treatment and rehabilitation. While your time and energy are focused on healing from and adapting to your injuries, let a Pensacola spinal cord injury lawyer from Cardoso Law, PLLC, work on getting you the financial resources you deserve. Our firm can help you obtain justice for the harm you have suffered by:

  • Investigating the accident that caused your spinal cord injury to secure evidence.
  • Identifying all liable parties and sources of financial recovery, including insurance coverage.
  • Documenting your injuries and ongoing losses and expenses, and working with top medical, vocational, and financial experts to calculate your future anticipated medical and personal expenses.
  • We will go over your legal options with you, answer any questions you may have, and keep you up to date on the progress of your spine injury case.
  • Filing legal and insurance claims on your behalf to pursue the compensation you need.
  • Pushing insurers to offer you a fair and full settlement of your spine injury claim.
  • Taking your case to trial if necessary to fight for the financial recovery you deserve.

What Accidents Could Result in a Spinal Cord Injury?

Cardoso Law, PLLC, assists clients who have sustained spinal cord injuries in accidents such as:

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This is not an exhaustive list, and we are here to assist those injured in all kinds of accidents. If you suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, contact us today to discuss your rights to obtain financial recovery for those responsible for causing your injury.

Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries can cause various symptoms, side effects, and complications. Common initial symptoms that a spinal cord or neck injury victim may experience soon after an accident include:

  • Severe pain or pressure in the head, neck, or back
  • Paralysis, weakness, or lack of coordination
  • Numbness or tingling in hands or feet
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Difficulty walking or keeping balance
  • Difficulty breathing
  • An oddly positioned or twisted neck or back

In the longer term, spinal cord injuries can cause:

  • Loss of movement or paralysis
  • Loss of sensation, including the ability to feel touch, heat, or cold
  • Exaggerated reflexes or muscle spasms
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control
  • Changes to sexual function, sexual sensitivity, or fertility
  • Respiratory problems
  • Intense pain or stinging sensations at the site of the injury

Treatment Options for a Spinal Cord Injury

Unfortunately, medical specialists cannot reverse the damage caused by a spinal cord injury. Treatment instead focuses on preventing further damage and providing rehabilitation to enable an injury victim to resume an active, independent life. Initial treatment for a spinal cord injury may include the following:

Immobilization of the spinal column, including through the use of neck collars or traction devices
Surgery to repair fractured vertebrae or a herniated disk (or multiple disks), remove bone fragments or foreign objects, or insert equipment to stabilize the spine to prevent future pain and spinal deformity
Experimental treatments to prevent nerve cell death or promote healing

Once medical professionals have stabilized a spinal cord injury, treatment turns to rehabilitation aimed at preventing long-term complications of paralysis and maintaining and strengthening motor function. Further, many patients undergo therapy to learn the skills they need to resume an active, independent life. Rehabilitation services may include:

  • Physical therapy to help regain or preserve mobility
  • Occupational therapy to teach patients adaptations to perform daily tasks
  • Recreational therapy to help patients with time management and encourage them to resume social and recreational activities
  • Dietician/nutritionist services that help a patient maintain fitness and avoid obesity and related complications that can occur due to a more sedentary lifestyle
  • Nursing care that assists with routine health needs, including maintenance of medical equipment
  • Vocational services that provide job retraining and placement
  • Mental health therapy to address the psychological effects of a spinal cord injury, such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression

What Is the Average Settlement for a Back Injury from a Car Accident?

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The skill of your legal counsel can also impact the value of a spinal cord injury settlement. These high stakes make it essential to work with a back injury lawyer with a proven track record of successful results in personal injury cases.

It’s difficult to give an average settlement amount you might receive for a back injury stemming from a car accident. An accident claim can range in value from tens of thousands to millions of dollars based on such factors as:

  • The severity of your injury and the degree of paralysis or disability you suffer
  • The cost of your medical treatment and rehabilitation
  • The estimated future cost of care and support you will need
  • The number of parties who can be held liable for your injuries and losses
  • The extent of available insurance coverage
  • The strength of the evidence showing the other parties’ fault for your spinal cord injury
  • The risk of going to trial, including the potential costs of litigation

Long-Term Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can result in long-term complications such as:

  • Issues with bladder or bowel control, which can lead to complications such as kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and digestive problems
  • Increased risk of pressure ulcers due to lack of movement or a more sedentary lifestyle, as well as decreased sensitivity to pain
  • Circulatory problems, including difficulty regulating blood pressure and increased risk of blood clots
  • Respiratory issues, including difficulty breathing or clearing the lungs, as well as increased risk of respiratory infections
  • Loss of bone density and increased risk of fractures
  • Loss of muscle tone or uncontrolled tightening of muscles
    Increased risk of obesity and related health conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease, due to a more sedentary lifestyle
  • Changes to sexual health
  • Chronic pain, including muscle or joint pain, pain due to overuse of certain muscle groups, or nerve pain at the site of the injury
  • Development of chronic anxiety or depression

What Damages Can You Receive in a Spine Injury Lawsuit?

A successful spine injury claim may provide you with money for a range of related losses, including:

  • Medical treatment and rehabilitation, including ER/hospital care, surgery, prescriptions, doctor’s/specialist appointments, and physical/occupational therapy
  • Long-term care and support, including home health services, assistance with cooking or housecleaning, purchases of medical/mobility equipment, and home renovations to install disability accommodations
  • Loss of wages or income if you miss work during your treatment and rehabilitation period
  • Loss of earning capacity if you become permanently disabled from gainful employment
  • Physical pain
  • Emotional trauma and distress, including anxiety or depression
  • Loss of enjoyment and quality of life caused by disabilities or disfigurement that interfere with your ability to perform daily tasks or participate in activities you enjoy

Contact Our Pensacola Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm

Contact Our Pensacola Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm

If you or a loved one suffered a spine injury that was not your fault, reach out today to Cardoso Law, PLLC. A Pensacola spinal cord injury lawyer from our law firm will review your case and explain your options without cost or obligation to you. And you won’t owe any fees unless we secure a financial recovery for you in a settlement or verdict.

Cardoso Law, PLLC, serves spinal cord injury victims throughout the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area, the Emerald Coast, and the Florida Panhandle. Contact us today.

Ryan Cardoso