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KANSAS CITY SPINAL CORD INJURIES ATTORNEY
One of the most immediately life-altering injuries, in Kansas City, is one to the spinal cord. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) reported that approximately 12,000 new spinal cord injury cases per year. Young adults, particularly males, are most frequently involved in accidents that result in Kansas spinal cord injury. The average stay in a hospital, because of such injuries, is 11 days, and rehabilitation unit is 36 days. NSCISC also determined, at the time of injury, more than half of those injured reported being employed; however, one year later only 11.8 percent were still employed. Furthermore, the seriousness of the injury increases the lifelong expenses. Those typically injured have expenses starting at $1.5 million and increasing to $4.6 million.
Negligence
Negligence is when the other party falls short of their duty to you. When an injury to your spinal cord occurs there are a number of circumstances that may be the cause. The number one cause involves vehicle accidents. Some instances of negligent behavior include:
Injuries
Even with advances in medicine and treatment, spinal cord injuries remain among some of the most difficult to treat. In addition, to the injuries listed below, there are social and emotional implications.
• Paralysis
• Cardiovascular or heart problems
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Chronic pain
• Psychological problems
What might you be entitled to?
Kansas law requires that if a person is found negligent he or she may be held financially responsible for your damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The at-fault party may also be held responsible for compensatory damages, such as:
It is never too soon to begin working with Attorney T.Morton and her team. There are time limits for filing personal injury claims. Failing to file a claim on time can bar you, a victim of personal injury, from seeking compensation forever. T. Morton, Kansas spinal cord injury attorney, will help you through the process and ensure that you file in a timely fashion. Contact us now for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
One of the most immediately life-altering injuries, in Kansas City, is one to the spinal cord. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) reported that approximately 12,000 new spinal cord injury cases per year. Young adults, particularly males, are most frequently involved in accidents that result in Kansas spinal cord injury. The average stay in a hospital, because of such injuries, is 11 days, and rehabilitation unit is 36 days. NSCISC also determined, at the time of injury, more than half of those injured reported being employed; however, one year later only 11.8 percent were still employed. Furthermore, the seriousness of the injury increases the lifelong expenses. Those typically injured have expenses starting at $1.5 million and increasing to $4.6 million.
Negligence
Negligence is when the other party falls short of their duty to you. When an injury to your spinal cord occurs there are a number of circumstances that may be the cause. The number one cause involves vehicle accidents. Some instances of negligent behavior include:
- Motor accidents (ex. distracted driver, driver under influnce of drug/alcohol, etc...)
- Construct accidents (ex. falls, improper equimpent, etc...)
- Slip & Fall accidents (ex. unattended wet floors, exposed cords, etc...)
- Pool accidents (ex. failure to warn, failure to protect, etc...)
Injuries
Even with advances in medicine and treatment, spinal cord injuries remain among some of the most difficult to treat. In addition, to the injuries listed below, there are social and emotional implications.
• Paralysis
• Cardiovascular or heart problems
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Chronic pain
• Psychological problems
What might you be entitled to?
Kansas law requires that if a person is found negligent he or she may be held financially responsible for your damages, such as pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life. The at-fault party may also be held responsible for compensatory damages, such as:
- Medical expenses,
- Out-of-pocket costs,
- Lost wages,
- Loss of future income,
- Loss of household services,
- and more
It is never too soon to begin working with Attorney T.Morton and her team. There are time limits for filing personal injury claims. Failing to file a claim on time can bar you, a victim of personal injury, from seeking compensation forever. T. Morton, Kansas spinal cord injury attorney, will help you through the process and ensure that you file in a timely fashion. Contact us now for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
The selection of T.Morton, and her personal injury team, is an important one and should not be taken lightly. We are dedicated to you and your case. We offer a competitive fee structure for winning your case. T. Morton, personal injury lawyer, will help you through the process and assists you in getting the compensation you deserve. Contact us for your free consultation 913.602.7288 or complete this FORM.
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