New York City Spinal Cord Injury Attorney for Serious Injuries and Paralysis

Spinal cord injuries can instantly and forever change the lives of the person injured and their family. Even a relatively minor injury can result in chronic pain and a limited range of motion. At the same time, more severe spinal cord damage can cause paralysis, limiting a person’s ability to walk or use their limbs. A New York City spinal cord injury lawyer from Miklos Law has dedicated his career to helping people who have suffered spinal cord and other injuries in a full range of accidents. Robert A. Miklos is an experienced attorney whose track record of success in the courtroom and through negotiated settlement includes several six- and seven-figure recoveries for clients.

What Are Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in New York City?

Spinal injuries are caused by damage to any part of the spinal cord, including the vertebrae, ligaments, disk, or the cord itself. Although spinal cord injuries can be caused in several different ways, a New York City spinal cord injury attorney at our firm explains that we commonly see these injuries from:

A single, traumatic blow to the spine can cause the injury. However, additional damage to the spine often occurs over the following days and weeks due to bleeding, swelling, inflammation, and other factors. Therefore, anyone who suffers a spinal injury must seek immediate medical attention.

What Are the Types of Paralysis in New York City?

The spinal cord plays a crucial role in motor function and balance, sending messages through the nerves from the brain to the limbs and other parts of the body. In addition, it controls a wide range of body movement and sensory signals, like pain, pressure, heat, and cold.

Spine injuries can result in partial or complete paralysis in some cases, limiting the person’s ability to feel or control parts of the body. Paralysis can happen in any part of the body. It may be localized, affecting just that part of the body, or generalized, limiting control of a larger area.

Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that significantly limits a person’s day-to-day activity, including their ability to earn a living. It also requires extensive medical treatment and often home care. 

How Can a New York City Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Help Me?

Anyone who has been paralyzed or suffered a spinal cord injury due to an accident or malpractice has the right to seek compensation from those responsible. 

These cases are typically based on claims for negligence, a legal theory that holds people responsible for not being reasonably careful and prudent under the circumstances. The money damages available include:

  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Lost wages and earning capacity
  • Past and future medical expenses

Retail store and other property owners, for example, are required to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition and to warn people of hazards that it knows about or should know about through reasonable inspection. Car drivers, similarly, are expected to operate their vehicles in a reasonably safe manner and refrain from dangerous activity behind the wheel.

A New York City spinal cord injury lawyer at our firm can help you identify those responsible for the accident, build the most substantial possible claim for money damages, and maximize your compensation. Our previous victories for clients include an $8 million settlement for a person who was paralyzed in a slip and fall and a nearly $7 million settlement for a person paralyzed as a result of medical malpractice.

Speak with a New York City Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, Miklos Law can help you take action and seek compensation.

We are pleased to represent clients throughout New York City, including in Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.  We also serve clients in nearby counties such as Nassau County, Suffolk County and Westchester County. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a New York City spinal cord injury lawyer. Se Habla Espanol.

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“Clients entrust me with their lives and the memories of their loved ones when they embark on this journey; it is my sole mission is to fight for your emotional and financial well-being.”

-Robert A. Miklos