Rockville Injury Attorney Assists Spinal Cord Injury Victims
Maryland lawyer fights for people afflicted with severe back trauma
Spinal injuries can result from many types of injuries and, in many cases, can leave you with chronic pain or paralysis, requiring potentially years of costly medical treatments and other services and accommodations. At The Law Office of Christopher J. Smith, LLC, we diligently seek damages for all of the effects of spinal injuries suffered by our clients. We represent accident victims throughout Maryland and will be pleased to assist you.
Understanding spinal injuries
A spinal injury affects your vertebrae and the spinal column of nerves housed within them. This type of severe injury can be complete or incomplete. A complete spinal injury is one that it leaves you totally numb and paralyzed below the site of the impact. It can result in your inability to walk or even move, loss of sexual function and other permanent disabilities. An incomplete spinal injury is one that allows you some ability to move and sense below the impacted area. An example is a herniated disc, which occurs when the soft tissue between the bones in your spine ruptures and bulges out. Incomplete spinal injuries can cause severe and debilitating pain that may require surgery and might continue indefinitely. If your spinal injuries are caused by the negligence of another person, you can trust us to provide the skilled and effective representation you need to obtain compensation.
Common accidents that can cause spinal injuries
Spinal injuries can occur in a wide variety of accidents, often as a result of someone else’s negligence. These types of accidents may include:
- Motor vehicle accidents — One type of spinal injury that commonly occurs in auto accidents is a cervical (neck) injury, or whiplash. Pedestrians, motorcyclists and the occupants of automobiles may suffer more serious spinal injuries.
- Construction accidents — Construction sites are full of dangers, such as cranes, machinery and scaffolds, that can cause severe injuries. Hidden pitfalls may also cause workers to fall and injure their spines.
- Workplace accidents — Some work is done amid hazardous conditions or requires performance of dangerous tasks. Falls, explosions and other accidents at work can cause a worker to suffer serious back injuries.
- Slips and falls on premises — Poor maintenance, cracked or slick surfaces or hidden obstacles can cause pedestrians to fall and suffer spinal injuries.
Our skilled personal injury attorneys retain expert witnesses to determine the causes of spinal injuries and to assess the extent of damages. We bring claims against the potentially liable parties to seek just compensation in behalf of victims.
Compensation
If it is proven that someone is liable for causing your spinal injuries, you are entitled to seek damages of any or all of the following types:
- Current and future medical expenses
- Loss of present and future income
- Costs of rehabilitation, personal care and necessary modifications to your house
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of the quality and enjoyment of your life
We will seek full compensation for your injuries and all of their effects. If we can’t reach a satisfactory settlement from the defendant’s insurance company, we will not hesitate to go to trial.
Contact a Maryland spinal injury attorney for a free consultation
The Law Office of Christopher J. Smith, LLC in Rockville represents victims of spinal injuries throughout Maryland. Call us at 301-760-7460 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. If your injuries prevent you from visiting our office, we can come to your home or hospital room.
