When someone suffers an injury that results in paralysis, their life changes forever. Their families and friends often also change their day-to-day lives to assist them. Sadly, for most victims and their loved ones, it is impossible to go back to how life was before this type of accident.
When you or someone you love is left paralyzed due to someone else’s negligence, you should explore your legal options.
Over the last 25 years, Ponce Law has successfully represented thousands of Tennesseans in various personal injury lawsuits. Our team of dedicated and empathetic catastrophic injury attorneys—in addition to a dedicated medical care coordinator that we will assign to you—will help make sure you get the care you need. Call today to speak with a Nashville paralysis injury lawyer at our firm about seeking accountability and justice.
Paralysis occurs when a person suffers from a loss of muscular abilities in certain parts of their body. These injuries can make a person disabled either permanently or temporarily. Paralysis injuries can result from a variety of events, including:
A qualified Nashville attorney could determine if the cause of your paralysis injury meets the necessary standard to pursue a legal claim.
Paralysis can be partial or complete. When there is partial paralysis, the injured person cannot control one or multiple parts of their body, but still has control over other parts. In comparison, when there is complete paralysis, the patient has no control over any part of his body. Treatment may include surgery, intense physical therapy and rehabilitation, or supportive devices. There are also costly emotional repercussions. These costs often add up. You do not need to navigate the stress of immobility alone. Our team of proactive lawyers in Nashville has the best tools and training to help you figure out how to move forward after a paralysis injury.
The statute of limitations for paralysis injury lawsuits is one year per Tennessee Code Annotated § 28-3-104. This means that a victim usually has one year from the date of the incident that caused their injury to file a lawsuit against the person or entity responsible; although there are some exceptions to the one-year statute. If someone misses that deadline, they lose their chance to recover any legal remedies. A dedicated legal professional could ensure that filing deadlines are met.
It is impossible to predict how long a paralysis injury lawsuit will take, but they tend to last several months to a year or longer. It all depends on whether you settle with the other party’s insurance company or go to court. Insurance companies often lowball plaintiffs who are unaware of the compensation they truly deserve. It is highly advised not to speak with an insurance company when you do not have legal representation.
Statistics show that people who are represented get three times more compensation. That is because insurance companies set the reserves higher when someone hires an attorney. Lawyers can often speed up the settlement process because they know the system and because sometimes insurance companies will try to slow-walk the process, hoping that the unrepresented party will miss one of Tennessee’s short legal deadlines. Our skilled Nashville paralysis injury attorneys could deal with ruthless insurance companies on your behalf. We are unafraid to push for the maximum compensation possible from those companies.
Our experienced lawyers could craft a personalized legal strategy to help you recover the damages you are owed if you decide to go to court instead of settling with an insurance company. Damages are typically either economic or non-economic. Economic damages can include things like the cost of rehabilitation expenses, lost wages, and medical bills. Non-economic damages are more subjective. Some examples of non-economic damages could be pain and suffering or emotional trauma.
Paralysis injuries can be traumatic. There is no reason for you to deal with them alone. Ponce Law wins millions of dollars for our clients every year and hundreds of 5-star reviews. We reduce the financial stress of picking an attorney by offering a No Fee Guarantee®. That means you don’t owe us any money unless we get money for you.
Give us a call today to get a seasoned Nashville paralysis injury lawyer started on your case.