Here at 844 See Mike, we are proud to serve the people of Champaign in personal injury cases, including when you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury in an accident, and we are fully committed to protecting your rights and ensuring that the other party is held legally accountable when negligence occurs. We will fight until the very end to ensure that you receive full financial compensation for all injuries and losses resulting from the accident, such as medical treatment, physical therapy, property damage, lost income, and pain and suffering, and you won’t owe us a dime for our services. Contact a knowledgeable personal injury attorney for a free consultation today.
Chấn thương tủy sống
Chấn thương tủy sống (SCI) là thuật ngữ dùng để chỉ bất kỳ tổn thương nào đối với tủy sống dẫn đến mất chức năng, cảm giác hoặc khả năng vận động. Chấn thương tủy sống khác với các chấn thương cột sống khác, chẳng hạn như chèn ép dây thần kinh, thoát vị đĩa đệm và hẹp ống sống; đối với chấn thương tủy sống, việc mất chức năng có thể xảy ra ngay cả khi tủy sống không bị đứt, và đây là trường hợp của hầu hết các nạn nhân bị chấn thương tủy sống.
It is estimated that about 12,000 people sustain spine injuries each year, averaging about 32 per day. Most severe injuries to the spinal cord are caused by falls, car accidents, work accidents, and athletic activities, and it’s also estimated about 60% of victims are less than thirty years of age; men make up much of this majority. More information can be found at the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA).
Personal injuries involving the spinal cord can occur in a variety of accidents, including:
- Tai nạn hàng không
- Tai nạn tàu thuyền
- Sai sót y tế
- Tai nạn giao thông
- Truck accidents
- Trượt ngã
- Chấn thương thể thao
- Tai nạn lao động
Hơn nữa, chấn thương tủy sống thường được chia thành hai loại là chấn thương “hoàn toàn” và “không hoàn toàn”:
Complete Spinal cord injuries
A complete spinal cord injury victim may suffer total loss of function, sensation, and voluntary movement below the point of injury.
Incomplete Spinal cord injury
This indicates some function below the point of injury. Patients of incomplete spinal cord injuries may have feeling in parts of the body which can’t be moved, or more feeling and function in one limb or side of the body than the other.
Due to lost sensation and motor function, many spinal injuries result in bowel/bladder dysfunction and a loss of other involuntary functions, such as the ability to breathe, which may necessitate a mechanical ventilator. Other spinal cord injuries result in chronic pain, low blood pressure, inability to effectively regulate blood pressure and/or body temperature, and inability to sweat below the point of injury.
While there is no definitive cure for spinal cord damage, many medical advances have been made and some are able to decrease damage at the time of injury; these include steroid drugs to reduce swelling, which is a major cause of secondary damage. Some victims of incomplete SCIs are able to regain some function as late as eighteen months after the initial injury, though only a small fraction of SCI victims recover all function in their lifetimes. These injuries often result in lifelong and even permanent debilitations, and anyone who suffers an SCI due to another’s negligence deserves to be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.
Kết quả về mặt chức năng
Here are some functional outcomes for those who’ve suffered severe injuries to the spinal cord:
C1 – C4 quadriplegia – These involve paralysis of upper and lower extremities, which may also include low endurance, inability to cough, and respiratory compromise due to paralyzed muscles. These patients are heavily dependent on caregivers and some require mechanical ventilation.
C5 quadriplegia – This is the highest form of SCI which still allows patients to drive vehicles with special adaptations, as it involves paralysis of the trunk and lower extremities and some upper extremities. Self-feeding and grooming are possible, though patients generally lack the upper body strength for independent transfers.
C6 quadriplegia – This involves paralysis in the trunk and lower extremities and some lost function in upper extremities. While patients may have respiratory dysfunction due to paralyzed intercostal muscles, independence in feeding, grooming, and other upper-body function is possible.
C7 – C8 quadriplegia – These also involve paralysis in the trunk and lower extremities, but with limited grasp and dexterity. Although the respiratory system is impaired, independence in eating, grooming, and manual wheelchair use are usually possible.
T1 – T9 paraplegia – These involve paralysis in the lower trunk and lower extremities, while strength in the upper extremities is preserved, and bowel/bladder function can also be maintained independently.
T10 – L1 paraplegia – These involve paralysis in the lower extremities, but patients also have full respiratory function and potential for improved ambulation (physical movement).
L2 – S5 paraplegia – These involve partial paralysis in the lower extremities. Bowel/bladder function can be maintained independently and four-point devices can be used for movement.
Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve suffered a severe injury due to someone else’s negligence, such as in an accident or even medical malpractice, you may be eligible to recover compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress, and loss of consortium may be claimed for your spouse in a wrongful death claim, in applicable cases. Speak with our spinal injury lawyers today.
Legal claims for spinal cord injuries come in many forms and may incorporate all sorts of legal issues. Here are a few common factors in a spinal cord injury lawsuit:
Chứng minh hành vi cẩu thả
As with other personal injury claims, such as for motor vehicle accidents, spinal cord injury cases must sufficiently demonstrate that the other party’s negligence directly caused or contributed to the accident which resulted in your injury. While presenting this evidence is necessary, gathering it can be a complicated process in itself and may require witness interviews, obtaining opinions and analyses from accident-reconstruction experts, and obtaining documents such as police reports and medical records.
Các yêu cầu bồi thường liên quan đến lỗi so sánh
Trong một vụ kiện về thương tích cá nhân, bên có hành vi cẩu thả có thể cáo buộc rằng bạn cũng phải chịu một phần trách nhiệm về vụ tai nạn nhằm hạn chế trách nhiệm pháp lý của chính họ. Đây là những cáo buộc về “trách nhiệm tương đối”, và các luật sư chuyên về chấn thương tủy sống của chúng tôi biết cách bào chữa trước những cáo buộc này và làm rõ sự thật.
Tính toán mức bồi thường thiệt hại
Proving the extent of the losses you suffered ties in closely to proving you deserve the damages you are seeking. Common personal injury damages include past and future lost wages and benefits, past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional trauma, short-term or permanent disabilities, and lost capacity for enjoyment of life. Thanks to pay statements and medical bills, calculating past financial losses is relatively simple. Calculating future losses can be more difficult, however, and may require the assistance of medical or economic experts.
Chúng tôi hỗ trợ như thế nào
If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident, you can potentially recover financial compensation. After you’ve received medical attention, consulting with our spinal cord injury lawyers will help you in many ways. Our Champaign spinal injury attorneys will:
Thông báo cho quý vị về khả năng được bồi thường của quý vị
Not all injured victims will be eligible for compensation in a spinal cord injury case, even for catastrophic injuries. When an individual is entirely at-fault for his/her own accident, for example, no one else can be held accountable. On the other hand, if the personal injury accident was caused at least in part by the negligence of another person or entity, it is likely that you have a solid and viable claim. Your Champaign personal injury attorney may also interview witnesses or conduct certain forms of investigation to find evidence of negligence.
Hãy xem xét các lựa chọn của bạn
Một số nạn nhân tai nạn có thể mong đợi sẽ ngay lập tức nộp đơn kiện, trực tiếp ra tòa và được bồi thẩm đoàn phán quyết bồi thường một khoản tiền lớn, nhưng quá trình này hiếm khi diễn ra như vậy. Vẫn có những cách để nhận được khoản bồi thường mà không cần phải thông qua hình thức kiện tụng này, và những trường hợp hiếm hoi phải đưa ra xét xử thường liên quan đến những chấn thương rất nghiêm trọng. Các luật sư chuyên về thương tích cá nhân của chúng tôi sẽ đàm phán với công ty bảo hiểm để đạt được thỏa thuận bồi thường tốt nhất có thể cho những tổn thất của quý vị, và rất có thể vụ việc sẽ được giải quyết có lợi cho quý vị mà không cần phải đưa ra xét xử trước bồi thẩm đoàn.
If or when these negotiations are ineffective for the injured party, there are always other options, such as filing personal injury claims in civil court or pursuing “alternative dispute resolutions (ADRs)” such as mediation and arbitration. An experienced personal injury lawyer will advise you regarding these potential options and what will be best for your case.
Điều tra vụ tai nạn và thu thập chứng cứ
Tất nhiên, một vụ kiện sẽ cần có bằng chứng chứng minh rằng sự cẩu thả của bị đơn là nguyên nhân gây ra vụ tai nạn của bạn và những thương tích cá nhân phát sinh từ đó. Điều này có thể đòi hỏi nhiều cuộc điều tra, bao gồm:
Lấy lời khai của các nhân chứng;
Thu thập hình ảnh từ camera giám sát về vụ tai nạn, nếu có thể;
Rà soát hồ sơ an toàn và các tài liệu liên quan;
Lấy hồ sơ y tế và báo cáo của cảnh sát;
Tham khảo ý kiến các chuyên gia tái hiện hiện trường tai nạn;
Tiến hành lấy lời khai hoặc các phương pháp thu thập chứng cứ pháp lý khác.
Xác định giá trị của vụ việc của bạn
Spinal cord injury claims, as with other personal injury claims, require a specific requested amount of compensation for your injuries and losses, which must be calculated based on past losses incurred as well as estimated future losses, such as lost wages and present and future medical expenses. Spinal cord injury victims may also seek to recover compensation for “non-economic” losses, such as pain and suffering and emotional distress, in their personal injury lawsuit.
Đại diện cho quý vị tại tòa án
In the unlikely event that a reasonable settlement cannot be reached, a trial will be necessary and you simply cannot afford to do it alone. Under the attorney client relationship, our Champaign personal injury lawyers will fight for you until the very end to earn full and fair compensation.
Chế độ đãi ngộ
Spinal injuries can be very serious injuries, as some can interfere with the brain’s communication to other parts of the body and result in long-term complications. SCIs generally fall under two categories, which are “complete” and “incomplete.” Victims of incomplete SCIs retain some motor/sensory function below the point of injury, while complete SCIs result in no motor/sensory function below the injury.
Catastrophic injury victims often suffer substantial economic and non-economic losses, such as:
Long-term medical care/expenses for spinal cord injury treatment
Thu nhập bị mất
Thiệt hại về tài sản
Đau đớn và khổ sở, về thể chất và/hoặc tinh thần
Chất lượng cuộc sống bị suy giảm
Thời hiệu
Under Illinois law, injury victims have up to two (2) years to file a personal injury claim. However, it is imperative to speak with a Champaign personal injury lawyer as soon as possible following the accident to determine your case’s worth and how to earn maximum compensation.
Hãy liên hệ với chúng tôi ngay hôm nay!
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury or wrongful death in an accident in the Champaign area, you need an experienced personal injury attorney. Contact 844 See Mike for a free case evaluation. We are a Chicago-based personal injury law firm, and helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people and not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance company, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages under the attorney client relationship. We will handle your case quickly and advise you every step of the way, and we will not hesitate to go to trial for you.
Lastly, 844 See Mike works on a contingency fee basis and is not paid attorneys’ fees unless we win your case. Our no-fee promise is that simple. You have nothing to risk when you hire us – only the opportunity to seek justice.
