Who Can File a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit?

Anyone who has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else's negligent or deliberately wrongful actions may be eligible file a lawsuit. For victims under the age of 18, their parents or legal guardians may file a lawsuit on their behalf, or they can wait until they turn 18 to file a suit, at which point the statute of limitations will begin.

In the case of a spinal cord injury causing death, a surviving spouse, child, parent, sibling, or relative may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A qualified spinal cord injury attorney can provide valuable guidance and support to surviving family members as they cope with their legal, financial, and emotional hardships.

A spinal cord injury lawsuit may arise from a variety of incidents, including car accidents, use of unsafe products, slip-and-fall accidents on someone else's improerply maintained property, or acts of violence.

The burden is on the plaintiff to prove that the defendant was at fault for his or her spinal cord injury. The plaintiff's lawyer must establish that the injury was not due to a pre-existing condition and was caused by the defendant's negligent or wrongful actions.

Consult a Personal Injury Attorney

If you or a member of your family has suffered a spinal cord injury that was someone else's fault, you are encouraged to contact a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible for an evaluation of your case. You may be eligible to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, future care, and other damages. Browse LawyerShop’s directory of lawyers to find a personal injury legal professional in your area.