Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
A spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic events a person can experience. In a single moment, an accident can rob an individual of their mobility, their independence, and their ability to live the life they had planned. The spinal cord is the vital communication pathway between the brain and the rest of the body, and when it is damaged, the effects are permanent and profound. At Montgomery Law Firm, Donohoe & Stapleton, LLC, we approach these cases with the gravity, compassion, and unwavering determination they demand. We understand that for victims and their families, the future is filled with uncertainty. As your dedicated spinal cord injury law firm, our mission is to secure the substantial financial resources necessary to ensure a lifetime of quality care, dignity, and stability.
Spinal cord injuries are typically classified as either complete, resulting in a total loss of sensation and motor function below the level of the injury (paraplegia or quadriplegia), or incomplete, where some function remains. These injuries most often result from traumatic events like severe car and truck accidents, devastating falls, acts of violence, or workplace incidents. Regardless of the classification, the consequences are life-changing. Victims face a future filled with immense medical challenges, including loss of bladder and bowel control, chronic pain, respiratory complications, and a heightened risk of secondary health issues.
The financial cost of a spinal cord injury is astronomical. The initial hospitalization and surgeries can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, but this is only the beginning. A lifetime of care will likely include a power wheelchair, modifications to your home and vehicle to make them accessible, ongoing physical and occupational therapy, in-home nursing assistance, and a wide range of medications and medical equipment. The lifetime cost can easily run into the millions of dollars. Insurance companies are acutely aware of these high costs and will often fight aggressively to limit their liability. This is why you need a spinal cord injury lawyer with the experience and resources to take them on.
Our legal team immediately begins a comprehensive investigation into the cause of your injury to hold the negligent parties accountable. We work with leading medical specialists, life care planners, and economists to build an ironclad case that details the full extent of your damages. We don’t just calculate the costs you are facing today; we project your needs over your entire lifetime to ensure the settlement or award you receive is truly sufficient. We also fight for compensation for your lost income and your complete inability to work in the future. Beyond these economic damages, we fight for the immense non-economic losses you have suffered—the physical pain, the emotional anguish, the loss of enjoyment of life, and the loss of independence. We understand that this is more than a legal case; it is a fight for your future. We will be your steadfast advocates every step of the way.