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At a moment’s notice, a severe accident could result in serious injuries to you or a loved one. A car crash, bicycle collision, or even a slip and fall could damage your spine and central nervous system.
If you have been involved in an accident, a Chicago spinal cord injury lawyer could help you obtain compensation. A seasoned catastrophic injury attorney at McCready Law could support you throughout the process of making a claim. Schedule a consultation today to find out more.
The spinal cord plays a crucial role in controlling the body, especially regarding mobility. Depending on the location and severity of a spine injury, loss of function and paralysis can occur.
Damage in the cervical (head and neck) or thoracic (upper chest and back) regions can impair organ function and cause massive paralysis, including quadriplegia or paraplegia. Injuries farther down the spine, such as to the lumbar (lower back) and sacral (hips and pelvis) areas, can affect the ability to walk and bowel control.
These kinds of injuries can come from a variety of different accidents that can result in a sudden, powerful impact on the spine. Some of the most common incidents that result in paralysis include the following:
Regardless of the cause, spinal cord injuries can require emergency surgery, long-term rehabilitation, and expensive medical care. These high costs and debilitating effects on a person’s daily life could be made up for with a compensation claim guided by a spinal cord injury attorney in Chicago.
In Illinois, the statute of limitations for personal injury suits is two years, with some exceptions, as detailed by 735 ILCS 5/13-202. While that may seem like a long time, an injured person may need time to recover before pursuing a claim. Fortunately, legal counsel could get things started right after an accident, including gathering evidence and documenting medical treatment.
A claim will likely be based on another party’s negligence. These types of claims require proof of four elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
Depending on what happened, a hardworking legal team could help to show each of these elements after identifying the responsible party. However, the injured individual will also need to account for their own actions, as Illinois law assigns fault to everyone involved.
As described by 735 ILCS 5/2-1116, a person’s compensation can decrease in proportion to their fault for their own injuries, and if they are more responsible than everyone else (more than 50 percent), they might not recover at all. A reliable lawyer could provide vital assistance with bringing a claim based on a spinal cord injury and utilizing their knowledge of local Chicago court rules.
A severe accident that results in spinal cord injuries can change your life in an instant. You deserve compensation for the harm you sustain, and you do not have to fight for damages on your own. A Chicago spinal cord injury lawyer could stay by your side and work on your claim. Call our law office as soon as possible for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.