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Filing Your Spinal Cord Injury Claim
As our compassionate Largo, FL spinal cord injury lawyer knows, a spinal cord injury can have long-lasting and life-changing consequences. This may impact your finances, your emotional well-being, and what you are physically able to do. When you have suffered from a spinal cord injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence, we will work tirelessly to gather evidence for your claim and go up against the insurance company. At Mickey Keenan, P.A., we believe in gathering evidence that shows the full extent of your injuries and how these injuries will impact you in the future. We have 80 years of combined experience when it comes to spinal cord injury claims. Our team helped a victim of a slip and fall accident win $550,000 in compensation to help with their recovery process and we are ready to help you. You know when you turn to us that we don’t get paid unless we win. So call us when you are ready to move forward.
Using Your Medical Records To Document Your Injury
A spinal injury is rarely minor. Your medical records will be critical when it comes to proving how bad your injuries are and how they will impact you in the future. This means our lawyers will work to gather your test results, the doctor’s diagnosis, your prognosis, what future surgeries or hospital stays you may have, your therapy notes, and whether you will need physical therapy or rehabilitation.
Getting Medical Opinions
In addition to your doctor, we may consult with outside medical professionals who can attest to the longevity of your care and pain following the accident. They can help to elaborate on any required treatments you may need and what your expected recovery may be. This may be crucial for determining whether you will be able to work in the future or whether you may need to switch vocations.
Using The Accident Report
Your Largo spinal cord injury lawyer will also want to view your accident report and use it as evidence for your claim. This could be an accident report that a police officer filed from a car crash scene or it may be an accident report from your employer if the accident happened at your place of work. These reports may include observations a police officer had when they arrived at the scene, witness statements, and who was involved when the accident happened.
Documenting Your Financial Losses
Because of how severe spinal cord injuries are, they often result in serious financial losses for the injured party. This can include your medical bills, ongoing and future medical expenses, and lost wages. It can even include changes you need to make to your home if you are no longer able to walk and need to use a wheelchair. In addition to these financial losses, your lawyer will examine other types of losses–non-economic–that you may be suffering from. This can include emotional distress and pain and suffering. Don’t hesitate to be open and honest with your attorney about how you are doing and whether or not you are seeking therapy as a result of your accident.
Seeking Trusted Help
If you are battling with the aftermath of a spinal cord injury and don’t know how you are going to pay your bills, getting help from a lawyer should be your next step. The team at Mickey Keenan, P.A. can guide you through what needs to happen and help you when you would like to file a claim. Reach out to our office when you are ready to take that next step.