Miami Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

About Spine and Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious injuries a person may sustain, as it may affect large portions of the body. The spinal cord acts as a conduit for messages travelling to and from the brain and the rest of the body, and damage at any point along the spine may result in nerve damage that interrupts or stops these messages. A person who sustains a spinal cord injury may suffer from partial or total paralysis from the point of injury on the spine downward, depending on the severity of nerve damage.

Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

There are numerous potential causes for spinal cord injuries. The most common are auto accidents, along with assaults or attacks, sporting accidents and slip and falls. In some cases, a spinal cord injury may be caused due to medical malpractice, such as an error in surgery or a doctor’s failure to diagnose a serious injury or illness.

A spinal cord injury victim’s ability to take legal action will vary depending upon the incident that caused the injury and what person was responsible. To successfully recover maximum financial damages, a personal injury lawyer will need to prove the following key factors:

• The defendant (person you’re bringing a claim against) had an obligation to you, or to act in a certain way
• You were injured
• The defendant acted or failed to act, and this resulted in your injuries

At Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC, we fight to protect our clients’ rights through the life of their injury claim, providing personal attention and knowledgeable representation every step of the way.

If you need help with a potential lawsuit involving a spinal cord injury, contact a Miami spinal cord injury attorney at Remer & Georges-Pierre, PLLC today!