Suffering a spinal cord injury means needing extensive medical care and facing the potential of struggling with mobility issues and pain for the rest of your life. If the injury you sustained occurred because of someone else’s negligent or intentional conduct, one of the legal options open to you could be to file a personal injury claim. Since these civil actions are so complex, especially when dealing with catastrophic injuries, it’s essential to hire experienced Nassau County spinal cord injury lawyers to represent you.
At Tucker Lawyers PC, our team relies on decades of experience and extensive knowledge of New York law to help clients recover losses they’ve suffered because of another party’s conduct.
Seeking compensation for an injury? Contact our spinal cord injury lawyers by calling (516) 399-2364.
Why Choose Us?
How Tucker Lawyers PC Can Help After a New York Accident
The team of personal injury attorneys at Tucker Lawyers PC has been helping the people of New York for decades. We understand how insurance companies think when facing a claim, which allows us to pre-empt the tactics they may use to minimize settlements and gather the kind of evidence that can speed up negotiations.
We have helped clients facing a variety of spinal cord injuries, from slip and fall accidents that resulted in herniated discs to catastrophic car accidents that left victims with paralysis. Our dedication and aggressive negotiations have made it possible for people to receive the robust settlements needed to compensate them for the losses they suffered. Because we’ve also litigated numerous cases, we don’t hesitate to take your case to court if that would be in your best interests. At Tucker Lawyers PC, we’re ready to fight for your rights.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Any accident can cause a spinal cord injury, but there are some that put you at higher risk.
Traffic Accidents
Car and motorcycle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. A blow to the spine can crush, compress, dislocate, or fracture vertebrae, which are the bones that surround the spinal cord. It’s not uncommon for vertebrae to shatter and send pieces of bone into the cord. That could sever nerves and lead to serious issues, including paralysis.
Motorcycle accidents are particularly dangerous because bikes don’t offer the same protections that a car does. If you’re thrown off the motorcycle or are pinned by the car or bike, you can experience crushing injuries in your spine.
Falls
Falls are a leading cause of spinal cord injuries in people over 65, but anyone can experience them. Twenty percent of all spinal cord injuries that occur because of falls happen on the same floor level, as a result of slipping or tripping, while 16% happen as a result of falling from buildings, 16% occur from falling on stairs; and 9% from falling off ladders.
Depending on how far you fall, what you land on, and what parts of your body you hit, you can experience mild to life-altering injuries. Your age will also play a role, with those over 65 being more likely to fracture vertebrae.
Work-Related Accidents
Those who work in certain industries, like construction, can also have a higher risk of suffering spinal cord injuries. Working with heavy machinery can mean being more likely to experience crushing or struck-by accidents. The same can occur to anyone working in warehouses or agricultural settings.
At Tucker Lawyers PC, we know accidents occur at any time. That’s why we offer free and prompt consultations to help you understand what your next steps should be.
Demonstrating Liability in Nassau County Accidents
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in a Nassau County accident, filing a personal injury lawsuit means proving that negligence occurred. To do so, you’ll have to establish that a duty of care existed and that the defendant breached it, leading to the spinal cord injury you suffered.
For example, if you slipped on a patch of ice on the walkway leading to a store, you may be able to hold the store owner liable. Why? The owner or manager of the property had a duty of care toward you and other visitors to ensure that the premises were reasonably safe. By not addressing the ice on the path leading up to the store, they breached their responsibility to their customers and visitors. Because their conduct caused you to fall and suffer an injury that requires medical care, you can hold them responsible.
Proving every step of this process means gathering medical records that show the injuries you experienced; you will also need a copy of the police report. Witness testimonies are also very important, including those of expert witnesses who can reconstruct accidents and show exactly how the injuries occurred. The more evidence that you can gather, the more likely it may be that you’ll reach a fair settlement.
How Hiring Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys Can Help
The process of treating and recovering from a spinal cord injury can take a lot of time and effort. You could be in significant physical and emotional distress and might not have the mental bandwidth to deal with the legal process of beginning a claim. By hiring a lawyer, you can put all of your efforts into healing.
One vital benefit of having a member of our team helping you is that we can investigate the accident that led to your injuries. We’ll speak with witnesses, gather any footage that may be available, and consult with reconstruction experts to get a sense of how the defendant’s actions led to your losses. All of this information will allow us to build a strong case that can make a fair settlement possible.
When you file a personal injury claim, you’ll have to deal with insurance companies. Their only goal is to minimize your settlement or deny your claim altogether. Attempting to negotiate with them can put your case at risk. If you’ve suffered a serious loss like a spinal cord injury, you will need to get help for future medical expenses as well as, potentially, for the income you will lose if you can’t work as you used to. Not having an attorney helping you makes it more likely that you’ll be pushed to accept a lower offer than you deserve.
At Tucker Lawyers PC, our team knows how to begin the negotiation process correctly and how to pressure insurers into offering fairer deals. Additionally, if it’s impossible to reach an appropriate offer, our personal injury lawyers in New York can take the lawsuit to court.
Spinal Cord Injury FAQs
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in Nassau County, the team of attorneys at Tucker Lawyers PC can help you understand what the process is like.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after an accident?
In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is three years from the moment you suffered an injury. There may be exceptions, however, so it’s important to speak with a lawyer so that you don’t miss the deadline. If you do, you’ll be barred from recovering losses.
What are the most common causes of spinal cord injuries?
The most common reason people experience spinal cord injuries is suffering trauma during traffic accidents or falls. Those who work at construction sites or warehouses are also at higher risk.
How long does the claim process take in a spinal cord injury case?
Because these cases often mean large sums of money, the negotiations will be fierce. That can mean a longer settlement process, especially if there are doubts about liability or if the insurance companies dispute the evidence we have. This can slow the process down. If the company refuses to negotiate fairly, then it may be time to take the case to court. Just like any other legal process in a court setting, it can be lengthy.
Can a spinal cord injury result in paralysis?
Yes, a spinal cord injury can result in either temporary or permanent paralysis, depending on the force of the impact and where along your spine you’re hit.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury and have questions about filing a claim, the team at Tucker Lawyers PC is here to provide the answers.
Contact Dedicated and Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Tucker Lawyers PC Offers Comprehensive Services in Nassau County
Some of the worst injuries you can suffer are spinal cord injuries. They can cause significant pain and impact your mobility. If you have experienced these losses, you should never choose to go through the claim process alone. At Tucker Lawyers PC, our team provides the powerful representation you need to negotiate with insurance companies and obtain fair compensation. We understand how difficult it can be to go through serious accidents, so we’ll always treat you with the compassion you deserve.
Contact our Nassau County spinal cord injury lawyers by calling us at (516) 399-2364.
Managing Attorney John. J. Tucker, Esq.
John has personally handled thousands of clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. His background enables him to evaluate complex liability related claims and bring resolution to claims in a record time frame. [ Attorney Bio ]