Spinal Injury Lawsuit Representation
Sustaining any sort of spinal injury will inevitably transform your day-to-day life. You may no longer be able to do the work you used to be able to do, dramatically reducing your earning capacity. You may also experience frequent pain and be unable to enjoy life to the full extent you once did.
When a spinal injury was caused by another person’s negligence, you deserve justice. At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, our strong Christian values and many years of experience have allowed us to recover billions of dollars for thousands of clients. Our Baton Rouge spinal cord injury lawyers deeply care about your case and will fight to put you back on top, no matter the circumstances. We will work to maximize the money we put in your pocket, and you owe us nothing unless we win.
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Why Partner with Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys?
- Our nearly 100% success rate.
- Billions of dollars recovered for our clients.
- We will come to your home or hospital room to discuss your case.
- We treat you like family.
- Our commitment to recovering maximum client compensation.
- No fee until we win for you.
Schedule a free consultation with our Baton Rouge personal injury attorney and see for yourself why Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys is the right choice for you.
Why You Need a Baton Rouge Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
- Maximize Compensation. Your chances of recovering maximum compensation is greater when you are represented by an experienced attorney.
- Expert Network. Spinal cord accident cases can be complicated. An experienced Baton Rouge spinal cord injury lawyer will have a network of medical and economic experts to consult and help support your physical and financial injury claims.
- No Upfront Costs. Spinal cord accident cases can be expensive to litigate. A good attorney can cover all your litigation expenses without charge to you until they recover compensation for your damages.
You should be able to focus on your recovery and allow a trusted Baton Rouge spinal cord injury attorney handle all aspects of your case.
What Causes Spinal Injuries?
Spinal injuries tend to result from unexpected and dramatic blows to the spine. They can also be caused by a foreign object penetrating and cutting the spinal cord.
Accidents that frequently cause spinal cord injuries include:
- Vehicular Accidents. Colliding with another car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian can produce powerful forces that damage the spine. In especially severe accidents, an automobile component could also enter the body and strike the spine.
- Slip and Falls. An unfortunate slip and fall in which the victim’s back or neck lands against a sharp edge, corner, or object could lead to a spinal injury.
- Defective Products. A defective product, including a dangerous drug, could trigger a spinal injury under the wrong circumstances.
- Acts of Violence. About 12% of all spinal cord injuries are caused by acts of violence, including domestic battery, stabbings, or gunshot wounds.
What Are the Consequences of Spinal Injuries?
Your spine allows your brain to communicate with other parts of the body, so when this facilitator is disrupted, you will not be able to function properly. Even a relatively minor spinal injury will come with significant adverse health impacts, which will make it tougher to live your life.
A person who sustains a spinal injury in an accident may experience one or more consequences, including:
- Chronic pain
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Difficulty breathing
- Difficulty swallowing
- Low blood pressure
- Low heart rate
- Muscle spasms
- Partial or complete paralysis
- Pressure ulcers
The Long-Term Effects of Spinal Injuries
Many symptoms of spinal injuries are significant and immediate, but they can worsen over time. Other life-altering medical complications can also arise as a victim grows older.
Examples of long-term effects spinal injury victims frequently face include:
- Complete or partial loss of motor functions in one or more areas of the body
- Partial or complete loss of bladder and bowel functions
- Osteoporosis, a weakening of the bones
- Uncontrollable and unpredictable muscle spasms
- Syringomyelia, which involves a cyst or cavity forming in the spinal cord
- More frequent infections, including pneumonia
- Depression and other mental health consequences
How Long Do I Have to File a Spinal Cord Injury Claim in Louisiana?
If your accident or injury occurred on or after July 1, 2024, you now have two years to file a personal injury claim under the expanded statute of limitations (Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1). However, if the incident took place before July 1, 2024, the filing deadline remains one year.
Recovering Damages in a Louisiana Spinal Injury Lawsuit
You should never have to worry about covering spinal injury-related expenses if the accident that caused your condition was not your fault. You can hold a negligent party accountable for their conduct and recover the compensation you need to move forward through a personal injury lawsuit.
Our spinal cord injury lawyers in Baton Rouge will fight to recover compensation for all monetary and non-monetary losses, including:
- Past, current, and future medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Economic and non-economic damages such as these are intended to compensate an injury victim for their losses.
Punitive damages, also called exemplary damages, are intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter future similar behavior. This type of compensation is rarely awarded in Louisiana and is only available under certain circumstances identified by Louisiana statutes.
For example, under Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4, “exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton or reckless disregard for the rights and safety of others by a defendant whose intoxication while operating a motor vehicle was a cause in fact of the resulting injuries.”
Likewise, Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.8 states that “exemplary damages may be awarded upon proof that the injuries on which the action is based were caused by a wanton and reckless disregard for the rights and safety of a family member or household member, as defined in R.S. 46:2132, through acts of domestic abuse resulting in serious bodily injury or severe emotional and mental distress, regardless of whether the defendant was prosecuted for his or her acts.”
So, if your spinal injury was caused either by domestic violence, the intoxication of a driver, or another circumstance prescribed by law, you may be able to recover punitive damages in addition to economic and non-economic damages.
What If My Spinal Injury Happened At Work?
Some spinal injuries are sustained in the workplace. In these instances, you cannot typically sue your employer, but other remedies are available. You can file a workers’ compensation claim in Baton Rouge and secure compensation for disability, lost wages, and medical bills.
Some workplace injuries may be caused by the fault of a third party – someone other than your employer or co-employee. Many job sites have contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other parties present. If one of them is at fault for your injury, you may be able to bring a third-party claim for damages.
Additionally, the property owner of the job site could be a potentially liable third party. And if a defective product causes your injury, such as in a mechanical failure, you may have a product liability claim.
A third party claim such as these would be in addition to your worker’s compensation claim.
How Can Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Help?
When you are dealing with the day-to-day impacts of a spinal injury, you may not necessarily have the ability or bandwidth to think about or take legal action. You deserve to recover compensation that takes care of your medical bills and provides financial relief for less calculable forms of harm, including your inability to enjoy your life the way you once did.
A legal professional can accurately estimate what your claim is worth and how much you should seek in damages. An attorney can also guide you through each step of the legal process and handle the bulk of the legal legwork so that you can focus on your recovery.
The top priority of your Baton Rouge spinal cord injury lawyer is getting you the money you are entitled to as quickly as possible. This means we will most likely try to avoid a drawn-out trial by negotiating a settlement that covers your losses. Not all cases can be settled without going to court, but our team at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys is well-equipped to represent you should your case go to trial.
Contact an Experienced and Trustworthy Baton Rouge Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury because of another party’s negligence or wrongful actions, you deserve to be compensated for your damages.
If your spinal cord injury has left you with permanent damage, no amount of money can ever make up for your losses. However, financial compensation can help ease some of the burdens caused by your injuries.
You need an attorney who will fight to recover every dollar you are entitled to. You need Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys by your side.
Our attorneys have recovered billions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We treat every client with dignity and respect and will work tirelessly to recover maximum compensation for you.
Call (225) 999-1111 or complete the form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation.