Spinal Cord Injury Attorney in Denver, CO
Seeking Justice for Catastrophic Injury Accident Victims
The critical functions of the spinal cord make injury a potentially devastating event. Traumatic injury to the spinal cord poses a significant risk of neurological impairments, including musculoskeletal (resulting in incomplete or complete paralysis), respiratory, urinary, or gastrointestinal defects. Long-term complications from a spinal cord injury also include any psychological side effects, such as depression or anxiety. Spinal cord injuries can happen at any time and are frequently caused by others’ negligence as the result of a motor vehicle accident, motorcycle accident, commercial truck collision, or surgical error.
At Chalat Hatten & Banker, we understand that coping with the unique challenges of a spinal cord injury requires substantial resources. Spinal cord injury victims usually require a lifetime of medical care and rehabilitation as the result of their catastrophic injuries. Our personal injury law firm has represented hundreds of seriously injured victims across Colorado for the past three decades. If you need a spinal cord injuries attorney in the Denver metro area, reach out to us to request a free initial case review and consultation. We will work tirelessly on your behalf to seek full and fair compensation for your injuries.
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At Chalat Hatten & Banker, We Understand the Long Haul Ahead
The physical and psychological impairments resulting from a spinal cord injury make this type of personal injury case one of the most serious. The medical costs are overwhelming for most households, with added expenses for required accommodations and adaptations. If the spinal cord injury resulted from another’s negligence, that person or entity might be liable for the resulting expenses. Overall, 85% of spinal cord injury patients who survive the first 24 hours are still alive 10 years later. This typically means expensive accommodations are needed over a long-term period. Other costs which may arise include future medical bills, often coupled with lost income if the victim was employed.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Spinal Cord Injury Claims
If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation for your medical expenses, missed wages, and general pain and suffering. Because personal injury claims usually have a short statute of limitations, it is critical to contact an experienced spinal cord injuries attorney as soon as possible following your accident. You may have questions and concerns while pursuing full and fair compensation for your spinal cord injury. Below, we’ve answered a few frequently asked questions regarding spinal cord injury claims. We urge you to reach out to our firm for further information or to begin discussing the specifics of your case.
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal cord is the main pathway for information from the peripheral nervous system to the brain. A spinal cord injury consists of damage to the spinal cord that results in losing function, such as mobility or feeling. The spinal cord need not be severed for function loss to occur. The spinal cord is soft tissue filled with nerves protected by your spinal column. It extends down the middle of your back from the base of your brain to your waist. The spinal cord has three primary functions: sending motor information traveling down the spinal cord, transmitting sensory information in the reverse direction to the brain, and as a center for coordinating certain reflexes.
What Makes a Spinal Cord Injury Case Unique?
Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering due to the critical functions associated with the spinal cord. Damage to the spinal cord can result in severe mobility issues and neurological impairments, making it nearly impossible to work or maintain gainful employment. Spinal cord injuries are also responsible for many long-term psychological effects, including depression and anxiety.
How Does a Spinal Cord Injury Occur?
A spinal cord injury results from trauma to the neck or back. Many occur from simple falls. Spinal cord injuries can be divided into two types of injury: complete and incomplete. A complete injury means there is no function below the level of the injury: no sensation and no voluntary movement. Both sides of the body are equally affected. But most injuries do not result in a complete severing of the spinal cord.
About 200,000 people in the United States have a spinal cord injury, with about 12,000 to 20,000 new spinal cord injury cases occurring each year. Almost half of all new spinal cord injuries result from a motor vehicle accident, followed by falls causing about 22% of the new injuries. Alcohol has been found to play a significant factor in 25% of spinal cord injuries.
Contact Chalat Hatten & Banker to Request a Case Review Today
With over 100 years of combined expertise to our credit, the personal injury attorneys at Chalat Hatten & Banker are dedicated to ensuring our clients receive fair compensation for their catastrophic injuries. As proud advocates for those who have been seriously injured due to others’ negligent actions, we represent clients throughout Colorado, including Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and surrounding cities in Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Douglas, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, Park, and Weld Counties. Browse our testimonials and case reviews to see why you can trust our Denver-based spinal cord injury attorneys to represent your best interests. Contact us today to schedule your free initial case review and consultation with our compassionate, committed legal team.