Spinal Cord Injuries

Life After a Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can change the course of a person’s life in an instant. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, the effects can range from limited mobility to complete paralysis, and the adjustments required, medically, financially, and emotionally, are significant. Families are often left trying to understand a new normal while also facing overwhelming medical bills and an uncertain financial future.

Shulman Rogers has represented individuals and families dealing with spinal cord injuries caused by accidents of all kinds. We take the time to understand what your life looks like now, and what it will require going forward, so we can build a case that reflects the full picture.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries often result from:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
• Falls, particularly from height
• Workplace accidents, especially in construction and industrial settings
• Sports and recreational accidents
• Acts of violence
• Medical negligence during surgery

Building a Case That Reflects a Lifetime of Impact

Spinal cord injury cases require looking well beyond current medical bills. A fair outcome needs to account for a lifetime of needs, including:

• Ongoing medical care, surgeries, and rehabilitation
• Assistive equipment, such as wheelchairs and mobility devices
• Home and vehicle modifications
• Personal care assistance, if needed on an ongoing basis
• Lost income and reduced earning capacity over your lifetime
• The physical and emotional toll on you and your family

Our Approach to Spinal Cord Injury Cases

These are among the most serious and financially significant personal injury cases, and they require attorneys who understand both the legal and medical complexity involved. We work with neurologists, life care planners, and economists to calculate the true cost of your injury, not just for today, but for the years and decades ahead.

Our attorneys are direct with you about what to expect, responsive when you need us, and committed to pursuing every dollar of compensation you’re entitled to. A spinal cord injury changes what’s possible. Our job is to make sure it doesn’t also cost you the financial security you and your family deserve.