Suffered a Spinal Cord Injury? It’s Time to Reclaim Your Life
A spinal cord injury can change everything in an instant. A devastating fall, car crash, or violent act can rob you of your mobility, independence, and the life you once knew. But when someone else’s negligence caused the injury—whether a reckless driver, careless property owner, or unsafe employer, you deserve medical care as much as you deserve justice.
At Constant Legal, we understand the immense physical, emotional, and financial toll a spinal cord injury places on individuals and their families. We fight for survivors of catastrophic injuries so they can rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and support. If you or a loved one has been catastrophically injured due to someone else’s negligence, find out how a personal injury lawsuit can help you take control of the situation for the better.
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?
A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when trauma damages the spinal cord, disrupting the brain’s ability to send signals to the body. This often leads to partial or complete paralysis, loss of sensation, and impaired bodily functions. These injuries are not just physically devastating and life-altering.
SCIs are typically classified into two types:
- Complete: No sensation or movement below the injury site
- Incomplete: Some motor or sensory function remains
Depending on the location of the injury, consequences may include:
- Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs)
- Quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs)
- Loss of bladder and bowel control
- Chronic pain and muscle spasms
- Respiratory issues
- Sexual dysfunction
- Emotional and psychological trauma
The Long-Term Consequences of Spinal Cord Injuries
For most spinal cord injury survivors, the trauma doesn’t end in the hospital. Instead, it’s the beginning of a lifelong struggle that impacts nearly every aspect of daily life.
Medical and Rehabilitation Needs
Spinal cord injuries often require emergency surgery, extended hospital stays, and intensive rehabilitation. Over time, survivors may need:
- Physical and occupational therapy
- In-home nursing care
- Medical equipment (wheelchairs, lifts, hospital beds)
- Home modifications (ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms)
The lifetime cost of a spinal cord injury can range from hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars, depending on the severity.
Loss of Income and Career Opportunities
Many survivors are unable to return to their previous jobs, or any job at all. This loss of earning capacity, combined with high ongoing expenses, creates enormous financial strain. Families may be forced to:
- Rely on a single income
- Sell their homes
- Take out loans for care
- Sacrifice retirement or college savings
Psychological and Emotional Impact
Living with paralysis or reduced mobility often leads to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and social isolation. Survivors must adjust to a new identity, lifestyle, and routine, sometimes while mourning the life they once had.
This emotional toll also extends to spouses, children, and caregivers who are thrust into long-term support roles.
When Negligence Is to Blame
Not all spinal cord injuries are accidents. Many are the result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, including:
- Car or motorcycle accidents caused by distracted or drunk drivers
- Falls due to unsafe property conditions
- Construction or workplace accidents from inadequate safety protocols
- Acts of physical violence or assault
- Medical malpractice during surgeries or spinal procedures
- Sports or recreational activities without proper supervision or precautions
In these cases, the responsible party—whether an individual, business, or institution—can and should be held legally accountable for the harm they caused.
What a Personal Injury Lawsuit Can Do for You
Filing a lawsuit with a spinal injury lawyer won’t undo the damage, but it can give you the resources and recognition you need to move forward. At Constant Legal, we help spinal cord injury survivors file lawsuits to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses (past, current, and future)
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Rehabilitation and long-term care
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of companionship or consortium
In cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct, punitive damages may also be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar actions in the future.
How a Lawsuit Helps You and Your Family
A successful lawsuit can mean more than just a payout. It provides:
Financial Stability
Compensation ensures that you and your family won’t have to shoulder the financial burden alone. It helps pay for housing, equipment, therapies, and the care you’ll need for the rest of your life.
Accountability
Legal action holds negligent parties like companies, drivers, or property owners accountable for the harm they caused. You deserve to be heard, and your pain deserves to be recognized.
A Path to Healing
Knowing that you took action and stood up for your rights can provide emotional closure. It’s a step toward regaining control over a life that was abruptly changed.
Why Choose Constant Legal?
At Constant Legal, we represent people who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Our attorneys have decades of experience in high-stakes personal injury litigation, and we understand how to win cases involving catastrophic injuries like spinal cord damage.
When you work with us, you’re getting:
- A compassionate legal team that listens to your story
- Resources to investigate your injury and build a powerful case
- Access to medical experts and financial planners to calculate full damages
- Relentless advocacy in negotiations and, if necessary, at trial
We’re not afraid to take on powerful defendants and insurance companies. If someone’s negligence turned your life upside down, we’ll fight to make it right.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s actions, don’t wait. The law gives you a limited time to file a lawsuit, and important evidence can be lost if you delay.
At Constant Legal, we offer free, confidential consultations to help you understand your rights. You don’t owe us anything unless we win your case. Contact us today to speak with a spinal cord injury lawyer who will fight for your recovery.