If you have been in a life-altering accident that left you paralyzed, you may be facing sweeping changes to how you live your life. You may be unable to return to work. You may have to use assistive devices to help you perform basic functions. Either way, you have legal options. No matter how you were injured, a Melbourne paralysis injury lawyer can serve as your guide through the personal injury process.
When you call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, you will be able to share the details of your situation with us. From there, we can come up with a plan of action that is designed to help you get financial recovery for your accident-related expenses. Keep in mind that under Florida Statute 95.11, you have four years from the date of the incident to pursue compensation through the court system. For this reason, we encourage you to reach out to our team as soon as you can.
To get started with a free consultation, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733.
Situations That Can Cause Paralysis
According to the Cleveland Clinic, paralysis is defined as “the loss of strength in and control over a muscle or group of muscles in a part of the body.” Usually, this occurs when there is trauma to the spinal cord.
Some circumstances which may have resulted in your injury include:
- Auto collision
- Workplace accident
- Athletic accident
- Medical malpractice
- Slip and fall
- Birth injury
Your Melbourne paralysis injury lawyer will be tasked with investigating your accident to determine how your injury occurred. This involves collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and consulting with third-party field experts.
Our team wants to get started on your case as soon as we can. To learn more about what a lawyer can do for you, call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine today at 1-800-747-3733.
Recoverable Damages in a Successful Case
What damages you can recover in a successful personal injury claim rest on what costs you incurred due to the accident.
If your Melbourne paralysis injury lawyer can establish negligence in your case, you could recover the cost of:
- Medical care, including hospitalization and treatment
- Assistive devices, such as crutches or a wheelchair
- Modifications to make your family home and/or vehicle handicap accessible
- Lost wages
- Reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering and inconvenience
- Disability
- Disfigurement
You may be interested in seeking compensation for damages that we have not listed here. If so, we encourage you to share those details with your legal team.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine to Learn More
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we can only imagine what you must be going through following your injury. We want to learn about how your accident happened so that we can create a plan that is designed to bring a resolution to this challenging time. Our goal is to provide responsive legal care that alleviates some of your stressors as you adapt to your new life.