A spinal cord injury can be life-changing. It will typically leave the victim with some type of permanent disability which makes it impossible to enjoy all that life has to offer, in addition to the fact that it frequently causes the victim to suffer serious economic hardship. For example, consider the fact that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that a spinal cord injury victim can expect to pay between $15,000 and $30,000 per year in medical costs, and from $500,000 and to more than $3 million over the course of a lifetime. The CDC’s figures do not include the amount of income the individual may lose as a result of being disabled and forced out of work. Fortunately, you may not have to shoulder this economic burden on your own.
Injuries to the spinal cord are typically associated with sudden traumatic events such as traffic collisions, slip and fall accidents and acts of violence. This type of injury can, however, be caused by various types of negligence on the part of a doctor or other medical practitioner. If a surgeon makes a mistake during an operation, such as by damaging the spinal cord with surgical instruments, the patient may suffer a debilitating injury. Similarly, a doctor may be held responsible for a spinal cord injury if he or she fails to diagnose or misdiagnoses an illness or injury which has the potential to damage the spinal cord.
A Texas spinal cord injury attorney from The Carlson Law Firm may be able to help you claim monetary damages for your spinal cord injury by suing your doctor for medical malpractice. We understand what a devastating impact injuries such as paraplegia and quadriplegia can have on your life, and we want to help you take action to secure justice and compensation to offset your losses. You can reach us at any time 24/7, and we encourage you to contact us now for a complimentary consultation.