Spinal Cord Injuries

One moment, everything is normal; the next, life is forever changed. Every year, more than 18,000 Americans suffer spinal cord injuries, and for each of them, the world suddenly feels unfamiliar. These serious injuries don’t just cause immediate medical crises—they reshape futures, forcing families to face overwhelming medical costs, long-term care needs, and the uncertainty of what comes next.

At SAM LAW OFFICE LLC, we know the toll a spinal cord injury takes, not only on the injured but on everyone who loves them. Our team has secured millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for injury victims, and we bring that same determination and skill to every case. When your future is at stake, let us help you.

What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?

The spinal cord serves as your body’s central communication highway, transmitting messages between your brain and the rest of your body. When this delicate structure suffers damage, the consequences can be life-altering.

Spinal cord injuries fall into two categories:

• Complete injuries result in total loss of sensation and movement below the injury site
• Incomplete injuries allow some function to remain

Common symptoms include paralysis, sensory loss, loss of bladder or bowel control, and chronic neuropathic pain. The severity depends on the location and extent of the damage.

What Are the Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?

Motor vehicle accidents account for the majority of spinal cord injuries, followed by:

• Falls, particularly among older adults or in hazardous work environments
• Workplace accidents in construction, manufacturing, or industrial settings
• Medical malpractice during surgical procedures or misdiagnosis

Many of these accidents result from someone else’s negligence, creating grounds for legal action.

Why Are Spinal Cord Injury Cases More Complex?

Unlike typical personal injury claims, spinal cord cases involve extraordinary complexity:

Astronomical lifetime costs encompass not only immediate medical treatment but also decades of ongoing care, rehabilitation, assistive devices, and home modifications. A single wheelchair can cost $30,000, and that’s just the beginning.

Future care predictions require extensive medical testimony and life-care planning. Courts must understand what a victim will need 20, 30, or 40 years from now.

Earning capacity calculations become complicated when a previously productive person can no longer work or must retrain for different employment.

Pain and suffering is a challenging element to quantify in spinal cord cases. The physical and emotional impact of an injury that results in paralysis or significant loss of function can be immeasurable.

Multiple medical professionals must testify about causation, prognosis, and treatment plans. Coordinating these testimonies requires significant legal experience.

Insurance companies often attempt to minimize these claims, knowing the stakes involved. They deploy teams of adjusters and lawyers to reduce payouts.

How SAM LAW OFFICE LLC Can Help

Spinal cord injury cases demand attorneys who understand both the medical complexities and legal intricacies involved. Our Rolling Meadows firm brings:

• Proven experience handling catastrophic injury cases
• Strong relationships with medical professionals, rehabilitation centers, and life-care planners
• Commitment to thorough investigation and evidence preservation
• Personalized attention; you’re never just another file

We work aggressively to secure maximum compensation while you focus on recovery. Our track record of successful settlements demonstrates our ability to hold negligent parties accountable.

Moving Forward After Catastrophic Injury

Spinal cord injuries create challenges that extend far beyond initial medical treatment. The legal aspects of your case deserve diligent care. 

Don’t let insurance companies minimize your claim or rush you into inadequate settlements. Contact SAM LAW OFFICE LLC today for a free consultation. Your future depends on the decisions you make today.