According to the American Spinal Cord Injury Association, around half of spinal cord injuries are the result of an injurious vehicle accident. Many of those accidents are truck accidents. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we see these types of accidents on a regular basis. The sad truth is that truck accidents, while less common than car accidents, are much more likely to be serious and even deadly.
Read on to find out more about the link between spinal cord injuries and truck accidents. If you have suffered this type of injury and / or have been in a truck accident then we urge you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation. If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident or due to a spinal cord injury, then you can call us for a wrongful death case consultation.
Many spinal cord injuries are permanent
Due to the seriousness of spinal cord injuries, it is not uncommon for the consequences to be permanent. While some injuries can be recovered from, others cannot. Some examples of permanent or long-term injuries caused when the spinal cord is injured include:
- Paralysis
- Respiratory issues
- Loss of motor function
- Loss of physical sensation
- Over-activity of the nervous system
- Sexual dysfunction
These are just some of the types of injuries that can occur when the spinal cord is damaged, but there are many other examples.
Fair compensation for a spinal cord injury
When a person’s spinal cord is injured during a truck accident, they may be eligible for compensation for a number of medical expenses including necessary adaptive technologies, long-term rehab, lifestyle modifications, and ongoing doctor’s visits. They may be eligible for damages due to current and future lost wages and for damages due to their own pain and suffering.
Many people injured in this type of accident require extensive physical rehab and special equipment such as wheelchairs. There may be modifications necessary to the home in which the victim lives, or special care may be needed. If the injury was the result of someone else’s negligence then the victim should not be held responsible for these costs.
We can help you get the compensation you are owed
The bottom line is that you deserve to be compensated if you have suffered damages caused by another person or entity. If you are in need of legal assistance then we welcome your call at Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas. With decades in this industry, we have seen cases just like yours and we know how to proceed. We will listen to your side of the story, consider all your associated costs, and give you honest answers about your options.
In the event you have grounds for a case, we will take it on a contingency basis which leaves you with no upfront costs and no risk. Call us now at 909-982-0707 to get started.
