Paralysis Injury Lawyer

When someone else’s negligence leads to paralysis, you need clear answers about your rights and your future. Whether you were in a car accident, suffered medical malpractice, or were injured during recreation or sports, Munley Law’s paralysis injury attorneys can help.

Our paralysis injury lawyers understand that a brain or spinal cord injury can transform your life in an instant. For 65 years, Munley Law has helped paralysis victims recover the compensation needed to adapt to their new reality. We handle cases involving partial or complete paralysis that resulted from someone else’s negligence.

Our attorneys work directly with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to determine the full impact of your paralysis injury – from ongoing medical care to home modifications and lost income.

Catastrophic injuries will change your life, but Munley Law can help ensure your well-being. Contact our experienced paralysis injury lawyers today for a free consultation.

What Causes Paralysis Injuries?

Paralysis occurs when damage to the nervous system disrupts the brain’s ability to send signals to muscles and nerves. According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, nearly 5.4 million Americans live with paralysis. Various accidents can lead to these catastrophic injuries.

Motor vehicle accidents remain a leading cause of severe spinal cord injuries and brain trauma. Catastrophic motor vehicle collisions often cause paralytic injuries. Accidents accounted for nearly 38 percent of traumatic spinal cord injuries between 2010-2022, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center.

Workplace accidents account for many paralysis claims. Falls from heights or being struck by equipment at a construction site can cause permanent nerve damage. Warehouses and manufacturing industries also carry higher risk for full or incomplete paralysis. From 2021-2022, injuries to the back and neck accounted for more than 20 percent of private sector workplace injuries that required time away from work, job restrictions, or transfers, according to the National Safety Council.

Paralysis caused by medical errors can stem from surgical complications, anesthesia mistakes, or delayed treatment of conditions that compress the spinal cord. Birth injuries, particularly those involving oxygen deprivation or excessive force during delivery, can cause cerebral palsy and other muscle function issues.

Diving accidents, football collisions, and gymnastics injuries can all cause severe spinal cord trauma. While sports and recreation come with some inherent risks, sometimes injuries result from a person’s negligence.

Among older adults, even seemingly minor falls can result in lasting paralysis if the spine or brain is impacted. Businesses must ensure that their premises are safe for all visitors and patrons.

If you have suffered paralysis, let Munley Law seek compensation on your behalf. Our personal injury attorneys will meet with you for a free case evaluation to discuss your next steps.

Types of Paralysis Injuries We Handle

The location and severity of nerve damage determine how paralysis affects your body. Quadriplegia or tetraplegia affects all four limbs and the torso. Full, permanent paralysis typically results from injuries to the cervical spine (neck area) and requires extensive medical treatment for the rest of the victim’s life. Quadriplegic victims often require specialized equipment and full-time assistance for daily activities.

Injuries to the thoracic or lumbar spine can cause paraplegia, affecting the lower body. While upper body function remains, paraplegia causes major lifestyle changes, including wheelchair use and home modifications. Many of our clients with paraplegia maintain independent lives but need substantial support for medical care and mobility aids.

Other types of generalized paralysis include monoplegia (single limb paralysis) and hemiplegia (one-sided paralysis). Strokes, brain injuries, or localized nerve damage can cause these types of paralysis. Some patients experience spastic paralysis, where muscles become tight and rigid, requiring specialized treatment approaches.

Munley Law represents clients who suffered spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and medical complications. If your paralysis resulted from someone’s negligence, we want to secure maximum compensation for you. Call our experienced personal injury lawyers today to schedule your free case evaluation.

The Life-Changing Impact of Paralysis

Paralyzed individuals suffer more than physical limitations. Many paralysis injury victims face a complete restructuring of their daily lives. Tasks like getting dressed, preparing meals, or moving around their homes require careful planning and assistance.

Victims have expensive medical bills, extensive physical therapy, and ongoing medical treatment, creating a heavy financial burden. Severe spinal cord injuries often mean leaving a career or reducing work hours. Family members might need to become caregivers, reducing their own income. Widened doorways, wheelchair ramps, modified bathrooms, and specialized beds can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Depression and anxiety commonly follow paralysis diagnoses, requiring professional support for both patients and family members. Relationship difficulties can arise as well, as roles change with dependency.

At Munley Law, we recognize that we can’t erase your paralysis injury. But we can fight for your right to a quality life. Our paralysis injury attorneys are ready to meet with you for a free consultation. Call us today.

Pursuing Compensation for a Paralysis Injury Lawsuit

A paralysis injury claim must account for all your losses and expenses. If you suffered paralysis injuries, you are entitled to economic damages for all your direct financial losses. These include:

• Medical expenses, including emergency care, hospitalization, surgeries, and rehabilitation
• Medical costs of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and psychological therapy
• Home modifications, accessible vehicles, and specialized equipment
• Lost wages, lost earning capacity, and lost benefits, including healthcare insurance and retirement contributions

Paralysis victims are also entitled to non-economic damages, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress and mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of hobbies, activities, and experiences

Calculating the full value of your paralysis claim can be challenging. During your free case review, our injury lawyers will help you estimate how much your case might be worth. Call us today.

The Legal Process for Paralysis Injury Claims

The first step in your personal injury case is to investigate what caused your paralysis. Our attorneys collect police reports, witness statements, photos, and video footage of the accident. For malpractice claims, we’ll review medical records and consult with expert witnesses to determine if your care fell below accepted standards.

After we file your personal injury case, we exchange information and evidence with the liable party’s lawyers. We take depositions from witnesses, doctors, and experts, and help you prepare your own testimony statement. Our paralysis injury attorneys will handle the paperwork and deadlines throughout your personal injury claim. Statutes of limitations for filing personal injury claims vary depending on the state. Our experienced injury lawyers will make sure your claim is filed on time.

Many cases settle through negotiation, but Munley Law prepares every claim for trial. If the liable party will not offer a fair settlement, we’ll argue your case before a judge and jury to recover fair compensation for your full or partial paralysis.

Whether you’ve started a claim or your injuries are new, our paralysis lawyers can help. Call Munley Law today and let us protect your rights.

How Our Paralysis Injury Lawyers Fight for You

Munley Law handles every aspect of your paralysis injury case.  We collect evidence and build your claim while you focus on medical treatment and rehabilitation. Whether you were injured in a motor vehicle crash or suffered a sports injury, our team will consult with accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to determine how your injury occurred and who bears responsibility.

Paralysis cases require thorough medical documentation. Our attorneys collaborate with neurologists, rehabilitation specialists, and medical professionals to understand your current and future medical needs.

The liable insurance company may make a quick settlement offer that doesn’t cover your long-term care needs. Our network of experts helps us calculate full and fair compensation for all your current and future medical expenses and losses.

A personal injury lawsuit is overwhelming when you’re facing major life changes from a spinal cord injury. Our paralysis lawyers want to help. Call us today for a free consultation to discuss how we can fight for your rights.

Contact Our Paralysis Injury Attorneys

When you suffer a catastrophic injury, you can’t assume the liable party will take responsibility for their negligence. At Munley Law, we use our experience, resources, and dedication to demand justice for our paralysis case victims.

We work on a contingency fee basis, meaning we don’t take any payment until we’ve made a recovery in your favor. We are confident that our paralysis injury attorneys can claim the justice you deserve.

Our lawyers can meet with you wherever convenient – at home, in the hospital, or through a virtual consultation. Let us handle the legal work while you focus on your recovery and adjustment to life after injury. Don’t delay getting the legal help you need to secure your future, call Munley Law today.