If you or a family member suffered spinal cord injury due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of another, we can help you recover compensation through a legal claim.
An estimated 17K spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur every year, meaning that more than 240K men, women, and children in the U.S. are currently living with a chronic SCI, according to The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC). The most common causes of SCI are auto accidents (38.3%), falls (31.6%), acts of violence (13.8%), followed by sporting accidents (8.2%), and medical or surgical complications (4.6%).
We understand how life-altering a spinal cord injury can be. We strive to protect the rights of people suffering from spinal cord injuries and advocate on their behalf, as well as offer the opportunity to be informed and in control of the claim process.
Depending on the severity of the SCI, its effects may be mild, moderate, or severe enough to cause death. To avoid further health damage, SCIs should be treated as quickly as possible after they occur.
For some sufferers, the effects of an SCI may be temporary, while for others the effects will be lifelong (paralysis). The most common causes of SCIs, as presented by NSCISC are:
If another party’s negligence caused your injury or the injury your loved one suffered, you need and deserve compensation for your accident-related expenses. The compensation recovered after making a claim can cover all medical bills and lost wages, as well as future medical care costs and pain and suffering. Depending on the circumstances that lead to your SCI, a claim to recover the compensation you need during this difficult time may be brought against:
Our Miami-based spinal cord injury lawyer can help you file a claim to hold the liable party financially responsible. In our initial free consultation, we can help you understand the role of others in causing your injuries and determine if you are eligible to pursue legal action.
At The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary, we know the scope and complexity of spinal cord injuries and the life-changing expenses and complications that may most likely arise for you and your family. So, we understand that you are usually calling us on one of your worst days.
We believe it is essential to help you appreciate the challenges you and your family face. This appreciation will aid in the process of holding negligent parties legally responsible for the injury and the damages caused as a result. We also want you to know that you are not alone in this challenge and that we make sure our office is always available to you.
Miami catastrophic injury attorney Sean M. Cleary is here to help people suffering from spinal cord injury/paralysis get the compensation they need for their costly medical care from those responsible so that they can focus on healing, recovering, and getting their feet back on the ground.
Attorney Sean M. Cleary has helped many people recover compensation for their spinal cord injuries or paralysis and can advise you as to what is in your best interest, and what strategies would best help your case. If negligence is to blame for the injury you or someone you love has suffered, you might have a strong case for legal action.
Florida spinal cord injury attorney Sean M. Cleary knows that no matter what the outcome of the injury will be, there is no doubt that you and your family face a highly demanding period. We work on a contingency fee, meaning we only receive the payment after the case is closed. These fees range from 34%-40% and are charged from the total amount.