Many traumatic events can cause spinal cord injuries, including motor vehicle accidents and slip and fall accidents. If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, our Cambridge personal injury lawyers can confront the liable party’s insurer and fight for appropriate compensation.
GED Lawyers employs a multilingual staff that is prepared to assist our clients through the entire legal process. While you focus on receiving medical care, our Cambridge spinal cord injury attorneys will be fighting for your rights. Call today to learn more.
What Can Our Cambridge Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Do for You?
Right now, your only concerns should be attending doctors’ appointments, spending time with your loved ones, and making plans for your future. One thing you should not have to think about is whether or not the insurance company is going to pay you fairly.
A Cambridge spine injury lawyer from our team can relieve you of the burden of handling a legal action by yourself. In addition to answering all of your legal questions promptly, we are prepared to do all of the following and more on your behalf:
- Identify the at-fault party by collecting evidence like witness statements, Cambridge Police Department reports, and audiovisual footage
- Negotiate with the insurance company for a settlement that covers all of your losses
- Hold mock trials at which we refine our courtroom strategy and get a feel for what it will be like to face the at-fault party in court
- Represent you at trial if and when necessary
Note that you generally only have about three years to begin a personal injury claim. Act fast and call GED Lawyers for a free case review today.
What to Say to Your Injury Lawyers After an SCI
Our personal injury attorneys can build a strong claim on your behalf, but only if we know everything there is to know about your injuries and how they happened. We encourage you to:
- Speak with us as soon as possible after you receive medical care
- Tell us everything you know about the accident—do not hold back, even if you are afraid the truth makes you “look bad”
- Alert us immediately if the insurance company or anyone else tries to contact you
While you should be open and honest with us, be very careful when sharing any information with the liable party’s lawyer or insurer. Unlike our spinal cord injury attorneys, they are not on your side, and they will do whatever they can to undermine your claim and pay the bare minimum.
Our Spinal Injury Attorneys in Cambridge Fight for the Money You Need
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) are often devastating. You may be permanently disabled and unable to ever resume your old lifestyle and career. The cost of medical care alone can range from tens of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on how serious your injury is. You might have to find entirely new ways of supporting yourself and your family.
Recovering compensation from the at-fault party will not erase your pain, but it will ensure you can afford everything you need, both now and in the future. Our Cambridge lawyers can pursue damages for:
- Medical expenses, including surgery, therapy, home nursing, and medical devices like wheelchairs
- Property damage, if your car or other personal property was lost or required repairs
- Loss of wages or earning capacity, if your injuries affect your ability to return to your old job or find a new one
You could also be eligible for non-economic damages, or compensation for the non-financial consequences of the accident:
- Pain and suffering, including the physical and emotional distress caused by living with such a severe injury
- Reduced quality of life, since your injury prevents you from taking care of yourself or dependents and from participating in hobbies, sports, or other activities you once enjoyed
- Disability, for the loss of physical and/or intellectual abilities
How Much Can You Get for a Spinal Injury?
Your settlement or jury award depends on how much you have already lost, plus how much you can expect to lose in the future. When crafting your settlement agreement, GED Lawyers can take into account:
- What part of your spine was injured
- How serious the injury is (e.g., is the SCI complete or incomplete?)
- Your pre-injury salary versus what you can earn now
- The current and projected cost of your medical care
We are committed to fighting for every penny our clients need. Our personal injury law firm will not settle for less just because your case is complex or the insurance company wants to underpay your claim.
Seeking Compensation for Fatal Spinal Cord Injuries
Unfortunately, due to the severe nature of many SCIs, some victims do not survive these injuries. If your family has recently lost a loved one in a negligence-related accident, please accept our condolences for your loss. You should never have had to experience a tragedy like this, and you have legal rights.
The Cambridge wrongful death lawyers at our firm can fight for you to get:
- The chance to mourn your loved one in peace
- Fair compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship
- Justice for your loved one by holding the at-fault party accountable
Whether or not they are fatal, spinal cord injuries count as a catastrophic injury under Massachusetts law. This means you are entitled to compensation from the at-fault party and should not have to bear the financial costs of this accident by yourself. GED Lawyers is ready to start fighting for you at any time and can even meet with you on the weekend or in the evenings.
We Help Cambridge Clients with No Upfront Costs
GED Lawyers will charge no attorneys’ fees unless and until you get compensation. Our Cambridge spinal cord injury attorneys understand that you have a lot to worry about already, so we can handle your entire claim on your behalf, starting with a free consultation. Call now to get started.
