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Any type of accident can result in a spinal cord injury, whether it is a slip and fall, a car crash, or a scooter accident. The spinal cord plays a vital role in the body, as it sends signals from the brain to the rest of the body. However, the spinal cord is also one of the most fragile parts of the body.

There really is no such thing as a minor spinal cord injury but when these injuries are very serious, they can result in permanent disability, paralysis, and other serious impacts. Sometimes, accident victims succumb to these injuries. If you or someone you love has been hurt by the careless actions of another person, a Lake City spinal cord injury attorney can help you claim the damages necessary for your recovery.

$4,250,000

Golf Cart Accident

Our client tragically lost his life when a distracted golf cart driver crashed into our client while he was riding his bicycle. Our client was an avid cyclist and was riding his usual route when a golf cart made a left turn and cut across our client’s bike path. The impact of the collision was so severe that our client was knocked off his bicycle into the air and landed in the roadway. Due to the golf cart driver’s failure to adhere to standard traffic regulations and exercise due caution, our client was tragically killed. Our office is pursuing a wrongful death action on behalf of the surviving family.

$1,450,000

Motorcycle Accident

A woman on a motorcycle was hit by a car that resulted in leg amputation below the knee.

$1,250,000

Pedestrian Accident

A female pedestrian was hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot that resulted in lower back surgery and a spinal stimulator implant.

$995,000

Car Accident

When hit by a driver of a Ford Credit company who ran a stop-sign at an intersection of a highway causing – multiple cervical fractures, a frontal lobe brain injury, a right shoulder injury, and a right broken arm.

$950,000

Golf Cart Accident

Our client was enjoying an afternoon riding in a golf cart when another golf cart t-boned our client’s cart. Our client suffered significant injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement of her feet, hands, and TBI’s. Our firm was able to successfully settle this matter pre-suit for our client for $950,000.00.

$500,000

Traumatic Brain Injury

Our client was severely injured in an intersection crash. She suffered two (2) significant “jolts” – the first from when she was T-boned in the intersection, and the second from when the original impact caused her to strike a utility pole. The crash caused highly painful low back injuries, initially forcing the client to undergo aggressive pain management, including radiofrequency ablations (nerve burning). A highly compelling, emotional video was prepared featuring testimony from the client and her Aunt about the mental, emotional, and physical problems the client has faced since the crash. The case settled pre-suit for $500,000.00.

$500,000

Car Accident

Our client was a driving on a curved road in a residential neighborhood in South Florida at midnight when he was struck head-on by a high-performance sportscar traveling at a very high rate of speed. One of the witnesses to the crash was a U.S. Army Officer who saw the sportscar literally “fly through the median” prior to striking our client’s vehicle. Fortunately, the at-fault vehicle initially struck bushes and knocked over a palm tree prior to the collision, otherwise the injuries to our client most likely would have been fatal. A life care plan for the client was prepared by a highly qualified, well respected certified life care planner hired by our firm, and ultimately, the case settled for $500,000.00.

$450,000

Motorcycle Accident

Our client was preparing to stop when the car driven behind them failed to notice and crashed into the rear of our client’s vehicle. The hit was of such force that it knocked our client’s vehicle into oncoming traffic where he ultimately came to a stop in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries. The case ultimately settled pre-suit for $450,000.00.

Obtaining PIP Benefits After a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries are often caused by motor vehicle accidents, such as those that involve a motorcycle, truck, or pedestrian. Florida is a no-fault state and as such, after this type of accident, you may be able to file a claim for personal injury protection (PIP) if you carry the required auto insurance minimums outlined by state law.

All drivers in Florida are required to carry a minimum of $10,000 in PIP coverage. If you carry this type of coverage and are injured, you can file a claim with your own insurance company to claim your full medical expenses and a portion of your lost wages. Unfortunately, most people do not purchase more than the minimum amounts, so they can save money on insurance premiums. A spinal cord injury, however, can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to treat, and that is in the first year only.

Even when claiming benefits from your own insurer, the insurance company will likely prioritize their own profits over your well-being. As such, it is important to work with a Lake City spinal cord injury lawyer that can negotiate with them on your behalf. If you exhaust your policy limits, a lawyer can also help you file a claim against the negligent driver that caused the crash.

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Obtaining Damages from Other Parties After a Spinal Cord Injury

Car accidents are common causes of spinal cord injuries, but there are others, as well. If you have been hurt in a slip and fall, by a defective product, or through some other act of negligence, you may have to file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. If you are successful with this claim, you can recover more than just medical expenses and lost income. You can also claim:

  • Loss of future earning capacity
  • Loss of household services
  • Property damages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Loss of consortium

A Lake City spinal cord injury lawyer can advise on the full damages you are entitled to.

Call Our Lake City Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Today

Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst a person can sustain during an accident. At Meldon Law, our Lake City personal injury lawyer knows the devastating impacts it will have on your life, and can provide the experienced legal representation you need. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

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