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Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious injuries a person can sustain in an accident. Treatment for these injuries can last the rest of the victim’s life and be extremely expensive.
Our experienced Yuma spinal cord injuries lawyers have seen the effects of a spinal cord injury on accident victims’ lives. Our firm has a proven record of recovering fair compensation for those who suffered catastrophic injuries, including spinal cord injuries. We recovered $4 million on behalf of a car accident victim who suffered spinal cord damage and $2.16 million for an auto accident victim who suffered a spine injury and brain injury.
Call us today 1-800-706-3000 to set up your free legal consultation so we can determine if you may be eligible to file a claim. There are no upfront fees for having us represent you. Our attorneys do not get paid unless we obtain compensation on your behalf.
We are available 24/7 to take your call. Phone: 1-800-706-3000
Can I File a Claim?
You may be eligible to file a claim if your spinal cord injury was the result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, including the negligence of a product manufacturer, another driver, property owner, dog owner, employer, doctor or other health care professional. There are four elements of negligence that must be proven by the victim, or his or her attorney.
Each case is unique and involves many different factors, so it is recommended that you discuss the situation with a qualified attorney. Our Yuma spinal cord injury lawyers can review your situation in a free consultation and explain whether you may have a case.
What is the Value of My Case?
One of the main factors in determining the value of a case is the damages suffered by the victim. If you have a valid case, our lawyers may be able to pursue compensation for physical, financial and emotional damages, that may include:
Medical Expenses
You could be eligible for compensation for current medical bills along with the costs of future treatment. Future treatment could include medical devices, physical therapy, pain medication and other medical interventions.
Lost Wages
Have you missed work because of your injury? You may be able to pursue compensation to reimburse you for wages lost. This includes wages lost when you had to leave work to receive treatment.
Lost Earning Capacity
A spinal cord injury can lead to prolonged pain and loss of mobility. This may mean you will need to find a new line of work because you cannot do the job you used to do. The cost of receiving job training or the lost future income could be compensable in an injury claim.
Pain and Suffering
This refers to physical pain from your injury, along with emotional suffering caused by your injury and physical limitations.
Home Accommodations
If you are confined to a wheelchair, you may need to make modifications to your home to allow you to get around. This may include ramps, widened hallways or changes to the bathroom.
Learn more about what a spinal cord injury claim may be worth by calling us today. 1-800-706-3000
How Much Time is There to File a Lawsuit?
Generally, spinal cord injury victims have just two years from the date of the accident to file a claim, otherwise they may lose the right to file a claim.
While this is often the deadline, there exceptions when the deadline is sooner or later than that. An example of this is a claim against the government ”“ victims must provide notice to the government within 180 days of the accident.
If the victim is a minor, the claim must be filed within two years of the minor’s 18th birthday.
The deadline depends on the specific details of the case, so you should discuss your claim with a Yuma spinal cord injury lawyer.
Benefits of Hiring a Trusted Attorney
After a catastrophic injury, victims and their families are focused on medical treatment and the other challenges they now face, including paying bills now that the victim may be struggling to work. Pursuing injury compensation may be the last thing on their minds.
If there is the basis for a case, they may not have the time or resources to start building a detailed case. This is why contacting an attorney after an accident can be so important.
Phillips Law Group’s Yuma spinal cord injury lawyers can determine if you have a case and if you hire us, we can take care of every step. This includes gathering evidence, like medical records, police reports, insurance documentation, pictures from the scene, video recordings, police reports and other documentation.
Our legal team of investigators, paralegals and industry experts can deal with these and the other details of a spinal cord injury claim on your behalf. We want you to be focused on your or your loved one’s recovery.
We can also handle insurance company inquiries and defend your best interests. If the insurance company contacts you soon after the accident, you can decline to talk to them until speaking with a lawyer in a free consultation. They are only contacting you to try to find incriminating information they can use to devalue your claim.
Not only are we prepared for insurance companies, but we take cases to trial if necessary. We are dedicated to recovering maximum compensation for our clients.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?
These injuries are generally caused by one of two things, a single incident that causes trauma to the spinal cord or repeated movements that cause damage over time.
Injuries caused by a single incident are called acute spinal cord injuries. Those caused over a longer period of time are called overuse injuries.
Acute injuries often occur in sports, motor vehicle accidents, medical procedures, slip and fall accidents or diving accidents. Types of acute injuries may include:
- Dislocations or fractures of vertebrae, which can also cause torn or stretched ligaments
- Bulging/ruptured discs, which consists of a disc being compressed so much it touches the nerves on the side of the spinal cord, causing intense pain
- Sprains, which occur when ligaments around the spinal cord are stretched or torn
Fractures can result in paraplegia (loss of function of the legs) or quadriplegia (loss of function in all four limbs/below the site of the injury).
Common overuse injuries include stiffness and muscle spasms. These are often caused by having to lift heavy objects on a regular basis, often as part of a job. People who suffer these injuries may need physical therapy to get the muscles to relax and to relieve pain.
Get in Touch with a Yuma Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
We know how devastating a spinal cord injury can be to your health, career, and relationships with family members.
We are prepared to pursue maximum compensation to help victims deal with the many challenges they face after a catastrophic injury. If you have a case and hire our attorneys, we can manage the entire legal process so you can focus on your rehabilitation.
Our firm has obtained more than $1 billion for injury clients over nearly three decades and our founder Jeffrey Phillips has served as lead counsel in over 40 jury trials. He has obtained verdicts in multiple Arizona counties and is a Leaders Forum member of the American Association for Justice.
The consultation with our attorneys is free of charge and there is no obligation to purse a case. Our firm charges no upfront fees and we do not get paid unless we are successful obtaining compensation.
Call our Yuma spinal cord injury attorneys at 1-800-706-3000 or complete an online form.
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I would like to send special thanks to Phillips Law Group for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the Best Law Firm here in the Valley. During these troubling times with the epidemic, Phillips Law Group has masterfully created this family-like environment while still maintaining a professional and business-like approach for all their clients. Thru impeccable leadership that is unmatched by other law firms to the Multi-diverse employment opportunities that many employees advance within the firm; Phillips Law Group has not only distanced themselves from all other competition in the Personal Injury field but also has innovatively changed the narrative of being a great law institution. From providing Employee Appreciation Day to celebrating all major Holiday including great competitive contests; Phillips Law Group has the total participation of all employees to help contribute to the continued success of this firm. So in closing I would like to thank Senior Administration (Jeffery Phillips, Eva Chiaramonte, and Tim Tonkin) along with all of my colleagues and many friends for help making Phillips Law Group a unique and wonderful place to call my place of employment for 6+ years.
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It’s an Honor and a Privilege to work for a company that cares about its employees and clients for 12 years. I’ve seen Management go out of their way to help someone whether it’s a personal matter or work related. I am also reminded of many occasions where a Client needed urgent help and we as a Team were able to get the person immediate assistance. At Phillips Law we make that happen through Teamwork and a dedication to our profession. I’ve had numerous jobs in several other fields, those were just jobs. This is a home. Many of us have been here for quite a few years, it feels like one large extended family.
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Phillips Law Group does so much for the community!!! I especially enjoy seeing Juan Roque out there. This gentle giant always has a smile on his face and is a part of a caring and giving team.
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If you are in need of legal support for a motor vehicle collision of any kind, I highly recommend going to Phillips Law Group Injury Lawyers. Sean Davis has exemplary knowledge and experience in this field, compassion for his clients, and excellent judgment and communication skills.
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Although my accident was fortunately not a major one, The Phillips Law Group AZ treated it as such. Their staff, specifically Mr Juan Roque was very professional, courteous and most importantly very informative. Mr Roque's attentive service was phenomenal and I highly recommend this firm!
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Working at Phillips Law Group has been great the 1st few years in I noticed how well organized and run this Firm was from Intake to Settlement the Client has the expertise of a staff member uniquely qualified for the particular stage of each Clients claim and all other Law firms try to emulate what we do here but none quite get it right because they lack one major component “Compassion”. We are a FAMILY not just a group of people/employees. We care deeply about each other and our clients’ we are considerate, compassionate and make sure that all our Clients’ needs are met from beginning to end. That’s because we treat our clients just like we treat each other. Nothing like walking through the office and saying Hello to fellow employees who always seem to be smiling. 16yrs in and it only seems to be getting better.
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Phillips Law Group is a company that has taught me so many things. Here your work, your dedication, effort and discipline are valued, in addition to the fact that, as a woman, as an immigrant and as a human being, I have been given value and empowerment. We are a successful law firm because all workers feel part of a great family. I am very proud and honored to work at Phillips Law Group.
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