Accidents are caused by someone’s fault or negligence, though we assume that they are random or chance mishaps. A spinal cord injury suffered as a result of a motor-vehicle accident is one of the most serious and devastating consequences that a victim can suffer. It is a life-altering event and leads to a complete disruption in the victim’s life-style, income, future prospects, and their physical and emotional well-being. Apart from the victim, the entire family may suffer from the repercussions of the accident and would need support. Under these circumstances, most people are focused on medical treatment and rehabilitation and feel that their insurance would cover the costs.

However, spinal cord injuries result in a life-time of care-giving and on-going medical treatment, the need for rehabilitation, modification of life-style, psychological or psychiatric counseling, medications and assistive technologies to enable the victim to regain some modicum of normalcy. Victims of motor-vehicle accidents in Ontario are entitled to statutory benefits regardless of fault. But even this coverage may be inadequate. As an injured victim, you are entitled to seek compensation from those whose fault or negligence caused the accident.

Contact our free consultation injury lawyers for an initial evaluation of your case.

Spinal Cord Injury

SCI (spinal cord injury) can result in temporary or permanent loss of functioning of the spinal cord. This results in loss of sensation, muscle function, loss autonomic functions in parts that lie below the area served by the site of injury, ranging from pain, numbness to paralysis, incontinence, loss of sexual function, etc.

It requires long term physical and medical therapy and treatments, rehabilitation treatments, retraining, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, emotional counseling etc.

Our experienced spinal cord injury lawyers can ensure that the right medical treatment and rehabilitation programs are provided.

How Much Compensation Can Be Claimed?

Each spinal cord injury case is different and the “case value” is based on the severity of the injury and the amount of disability and loss/damages suffered. Since they cause a life-time of disability and distress, the value is often high if it is handled by a top-rated accident lawyer with experience in handling similar cases.

The at-fault party’s insurance company has to make the settlement and our serious injury lawyers can represent you at all meetings and negotiations with them to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.

The final claim would include:

• Loss of income/wages
• Medical and other accident-related expenses
• Pain and suffering

In certain cases, judges may award punitive damages, but that would be based on the particular circumstances of the case.

Clients would be able to receive compensation based on a life-care plan if they are severely disabled or they can receive the compensation amount as a lump sum, staggered amount etc.

Since our experienced personal injury lawyers work on contingency-fee arrangements, our fees, court fees and medical expenses incurred by us would be deductible from the final settlement only.

Typically, SCI expenses would include:

• Independent medical expert fees
• Collision/crash specialist fees
• Life-time care planning expert fees
• Costs of interviewing/assembling witnesses
• Court expenses

When you consult the best personal injury litigation lawyers in Ontario, there are better chances of achieving satisfactory compensation.

If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333 or Text a Personal Injury ‎Lawyer 24/7 and get instant help. (416 931 5015)