Why Do You Need a Florida Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer?

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A spine injury is a life-changing event, interrupting a person’s independence and placing hardships on family members who rely on them. When you hire a proven Florida spinal cord injury lawyer, you take all the tasks related to a lawsuit and hand them off to experienced professionals — this makes your life easier during a difficult time.

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After a spine injury, you may be bed-bound, in pain, or struggling with regaining your mobility. For the family members of spinal cord injury sufferers, you may be feeling overwhelmed as you take on more chores to maintain your career and lifestyle, all while helping your injured loved one recover. So how can an attorney help?

For many, a spine injury lawsuit is the only way to access crucial funds needed to afford proper medical care and support. A lawyer can help you secure the funds you’re entitled to, which can then go towards the relief your family needs.

If you or a loved one have suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other losses. As experienced personal injury lawyers, we at Osborne & Francis understand the complexities of spinal cord injury cases. We are committed to helping our clients receive the compensation they deserve. 

If you need professional representation right away, contact us by calling (561) 293-2600 for a free case consultation. For more information on the legal matters related to spinal cord injury, read on.

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What Kind of Settlement Can a Florida Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Help You Secure?

In general, a spinal cord injury attorney can help you secure compensation for various damages, including:

• Medical expenses: This includes past, present, and future medical costs related to your spinal cord injury, such as hospital bills, surgeries, medication, rehabilitation, and long-term care.
• Lost income: If your spinal cord injury has caused you to miss work or has reduced your earning capacity, an attorney can help you recover compensation for your lost wages and future earning potential.
• Pain and suffering: Spinal cord injuries can cause significant physical and emotional pain and suffering. An attorney can help you recover damages for these non-economic losses.
• Loss of enjoyment of life: If your spinal cord injury has impacted your ability to participate in activities you once enjoyed like exercise, sports, or travel, an attorney can help you secure compensation for such losses.
• Punitive damages: In some cases, an attorney may be able to secure punitive damages, which are intended to punish the defendant for their wrongful actions and deter others from engaging in similar behavior in the future.

Ultimately, the amount of settlement that a spinal cord injury attorney can help you secure will depend on the strength of your case, the extent of your damages, and the skill of your attorney in negotiating a fair settlement or presenting a strong argument in court.

Another potential form of compensation is available for surviving loved ones of those who have lost their life due to a spinal cord injury accident. Wrongful death damages can include financial concerns like loss of income or funeral expenses, as well as emotional losses associated with the profound grief caused by someone’s passing. Contact Osborne & Francis at (561) 293-2600 to discuss your family’s needs.

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What Types of Accidents Can a Florida Spinal Injury Lawyer Handle?

Some of the most common accidents that a Florida spinal injury lawyer can handle include:

• Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents: Vehicular accidents are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries. Your Florida spinal injury lawyer can investigate the cause of the accident and pursue compensation from the driver, insurance companies, defective parts manufacturers, or any other parties responsible for the accident.
• Medical malpractice: Medical malpractice can lead to spinal cord injuries in certain cases, including surgical error or defective medical product. The attorneys at Osborne & Francis have specific experience in defective spinal medical products like NuVasive MAGEC implants for children with scoliosis, and are experienced with investigating medical records and clinical notes in the pursuit of justice.
• Slip and fall accidents: Slip and fall accidents can result in serious harm, including spinal cord injuries. Our spinal injury attorneys can help you pursue compensation from a private property owner or business entity under premises liability law.
• Workplace accidents: Construction accidents and other dangerous workplace conditions can also result in spinal cord injuries. The Florida spinal cord injury lawyers at our firm can help you negotiate a workers comp settlement, or pursue additional funds through a lawsuit if you were injured due to employer or site owner negligence.
• Sporting or swimming accidents: Sports accidents can also result in spinal cord injuries, especially in contact sports like football, hockey, and rugby. Likewise, recreational activities in Florida related to diving boards or whiplash injuries from amusement park rides can cause significant damage to a person’s neck, back, and spine. Many of these may be eligible for a personal injury lawsuit.

These are just some examples of the types of accidents that a spinal injury lawyer can handle. If you suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else's negligence or recklessness, it is important to contact an experienced spinal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.