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Over $1 Billion Recovered for Accident Victims. We are proud to have a reputation for aggressively fighting for the rights of injured victims.
Types of Spinal Injuries
A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when there is physical damage to the spinal cord, the crucial bundle of nerves that runs from the base of the brain down the spine. These injuries can interfere with motor, sensory, or autonomic functions and can have devastating effects on a person’s life.
The most common types of spinal cord injuries include:
Accidents That Can Result In Spinal Cord Injuries
Motor Vehicle Accidents
The leading cause of spinal cord injuries, motor vehicle accidents — encompassing collisions involving cars, motorcycles, and trucks — often result in high-impact trauma to the spine due to sudden, forceful blows.
Falls
Especially common among older adults, falls from significant heights or even slip and fall incidents on level ground can cause severe spinal damage, leading to temporary or permanent disability.
violence
Gunshot wounds, stabbings, and other acts of violence can penetrate or disrupt the spinal cord, causing traumatic injuries that may have life-altering consequences.
Sports and Recreation Injuries
Activities such as football, diving into shallow water, and other high-impact or extreme sports can lead to spinal injuries.
Workplace Accidents
Injuries sustained in the workplace, particularly in maritime, construction, manufacturing, or manual labor jobs, can involve falls, machinery accidents, or other incidents that harm the spinal cord.
Medical or Surgical Complications
Though less common, medical procedures involving the spine can sometimes lead to spinal cord injuries due to surgical mistakes or unforeseen complications.
Each of these causes can be devastating, leading not only to physical and emotional pain but also to significant financial burdens due to medical expenses and lost wages. Legal support in these cases is crucial to help victims and their families secure the compensation necessary for treatment and adaptation to new life circumstances.
Lambert Zainey has obtained recoveries from a long list of maritime companies, including some of the biggest names in the industry.
Legal Options For Spinal Injury Victims
The legal process for pursuing a personal injury claim for a spinal cord injury can be daunting, especially if you aren’t familiar with Louisiana personal injury laws. Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso is here to support you at every step of the claims process, from filing your claim to investigating your accident to negotiating on your behalf with the at-fault party’s insurance company. We accept cases on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront costs for our representation; we collect our fees as a percentage of the compensation we recover for you.
It’s important to note that Louisiana’s statute of limitations laws only give you a year from the date of your accident in which to file a claim. The sooner our New Orleans spine injury lawyers get to work on your case, the more likely you are to obtain the total compensation you deserve for your damages.
Types of Compensation Available
Depending on the type and extent of your spinal injury, you may be entitled to collect compensation for:
Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso can help you identify the full extent of your damages and assign an accurate dollar amount to your losses. We want you to get everything you are owed for your spinal injury.
Over $1 Billion Recovered for Maritime Accident Victims
Oil storage tank rupture at the Murphy Oil USA refinery in Chalmette, LA. The fastest class certification and resolution of a case of its type and magnitude to date.
Arco cryogenic platform explosion caused by improper cold cut of Southern Natural Gas pipeline. Settlement for the injured and deceased in approximately twelve months.
Speak to a New Orleans Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
At Lambert Zainey Smith & Soso, we understand the devastating effect that a spinal injuries can have on a victim and their families. For almost 50 years, our New Orleans spine injury lawyers have protected the rights of those who have been injured due to the negligent acts of another. During that time we’ve obtained over a billion dollars in settlements for our clients.
Let us put our legal expertise and resources to work helping you rebuild your life after a catastrophic spinal cord injury. Call (800) 521-1750 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.
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