CHARLESTON SPINAL CORD INJURY ATTORNEY

Spinal cord injuries can be severe, and they can happen in vastly different circumstances. They may occur as a result of medical malpractice, a car accident, or through other means

Medical Malpractice

A situation is considering malpractice if the doctor had a duty of care that was breached, and as a result, you suffered a spinal injury.

Medical professionals are trusted with human lives, so a certain level of care is not only expected but mandatory; if that care is absent, the medical professional may be guilty of negligence. Medical malpractice can be both tragic and difficult to prove, which is why it helps to work with a spinal cord injury attorney.

Car Accident

Accidents happen, especially on the road. Unfortunately, negligence by one driver can cause injury for another. Proving negligence in an automobile collision may involve:

• Assessing the crime scene
• Speaking with witnesses
• Reviewing footage
• Consulting experts

The symptoms of a spinal cord injury depend on the particular area of the spine that’s affected. Spinal cord injuries may appear in these areas of the body:

• Lumbar (legs)
• Cervical (arms and legs)
• Sacral (hips and legs)
• Thoracic (legs, bowels, bladder)

Spinal cord injuries include:

• Spondylolisthesis
• Paralysis
• Quadriplegia
• Paraplegia
• Degenerative disc disease

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand that a spinal injury can have a huge impact on you and your family. We want to make the process of taking legal action as stress-free as possible, so we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Our fee comes out of the winnings, so you never pay out of your pocket and there’s no financial risk.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you’ll need a lawyer who can fight for full and fair compensation — so reach out to Morgan & Morgan’s Charleston, West Virginia office. Our team is made up of more than 1,000 personal injury lawyers, and we’ve won our clients more than $30 billion since 1988. 

Although your injury may be long-term, you have a limited amount of time to file a claim after the incident. We can be there to walk you through the process. Fill out a free, no-risk case evaluation form to get started today.