What is a Spinal Cord Injury?

Spinal cord injury is the general term used to describe damage to the spinal cord. Typically, the injury is caused by broken bones in the neck or back pressing on the spinal cord.

What are Some Causes of Spinal Cord Injury?

The vast majority of causes of spinal cord injury are car and other motor vehicle collisions, falls, and other medical conditions and sports injuries.

Is Spinal Cord Injury Permanent?

Any disability associated with a spinal cord injury depends on the severity of the injury. Spinal cord injuries are classified as either complete or incomplete. Complete injuries result in total loss of sensation and function below the injury level. Incomplete injuries result in partial loss. “Complete” does not necessarily mean the cord has been severed.

How Common is Spinal Cord Injury?

In the United States, about 450,000 people are living with spinal cord injury.

Do I Need to Hire An Attorney If I Have Suffered a Spinal Cord Injury?

Yes. Because insurance companies have experienced adjusters and lawyers on their side trying to settle with you for the least amount of money, you need an experienced lawyer representing you to protect your interests. This is especially true with someone who has suffered a spinal cord injury. Some insurance adjusters and defense lawyers misunderstand the symptoms, consequences and medical treatment for a spinal cord injury. An experienced spinal cord injury lawyer will ensure the insurance company understands the unique issues confronting a spinal cord injury victim in order to obtain full and fair compensation.

How Do I Pay My Lawyer?

Our lawyers work on a contingency fee arrangement. That means your attorney’s fees will be paid for from any recovery you receive in your case.

Why Do I Need A Law Firm That Has Trial Experience?

If you look in your local yellow pages phonebook you will find anywhere from 10 to 20 pages of lawyer advertising. Many of the lawyers listed claim to practice in personal injury. With most cases, you are dealing with an insurance company defending a responsible or at-fault party. If you don’t have an experienced trial attorney, the insurance company knows that. The insurance company knows which lawyers will try a case and which lawyers just want to settle a case. With an inexperienced lawyer or law firm that isn’t used to going to court, you won’t have that leverage on your side.

Why Should I Have Douglas, Leonard & Garvey as My New Hampshire Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers?

Three reasons why: Experience, Experience, and Experience. We understand the unique challenges of these cases. Our lawyers have the trial experience necessary to ensure you receive the full compensation you are entitled to. Without an attorney that has trial experience, you are at a disadvantage and your case may settle too early and not for its full and fair value. Insurance companies and their lawyers know that Douglas, Leonard & Garvey has the reputation and experience of bringing a case to trial if they do not offer full compensation for your injuries.

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