Most serious injuries can have major impacts on victims’ lives. Paralysis, however, is on another level. If you are suffering from paralysis, you understand the seriousness of its effects on your life. For most people, paralysis is a life-changing experience. Not only are the physical and emotional effects of paralysis devastating, but the financial impacts often leave victims in serious debt with no means of repaying it. Fortunately, if your paralysis was caused by another’s negligence, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your injuries. At Bradford Law, our experienced attorneys will work hard to obtain compensation on your behalf.
Types of Paralysis
Paralysis is a serious injury that is the result of damage to the central nervous system. The central nervous system’s role is to send nerve impulses throughout the body. Ultimately, the limbs of the body depend on these impulses to function properly. Therefore, depending on the severity and type of paralysis, victims of this condition are unable to move all or some of their bodies. The primary types of paralysis are as follows:
- Monoplegia, in which one limb of the body is paralyzed
- Hemiplegia, in which one side of the body is paralyzed
- Diplegia, in which two limbs on one side of the body are paralyzed
- Paraplegia, in which the lower half of the body or both legs are paralyzed
- Quadriplegia, in which both legs and arms are paralyzed
At Bradford Law, we understand that any of the above forms of paralysis can result in physical, mental, and financial distress. Therefore, when you come to us for assistance, we will work diligently to aid in your recovery.
The Financial Impacts of Paralysis
Most people know that healthcare isn’t cheap. And most people are financially unprepared for a serious injury. The result of this is that people are often left burdened with astronomical medical bills that they are unable to pay following a serious injury. Nowhere is this truer than in the case of paralysis. In fact, according to research performed by the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, quadriplegia victims often face medical expenses of around $800,000 to $1 million in the first year alone. And in the years to follow, the yearly treatment costs range from around $120,000 to $200,000. Over a lifetime of treatment, this can amount to millions of dollars in treatment costs.
And victims who suffer from paraplegia are also burdened with incredibly high medical bills. For paraplegia victims, the first year of medical treatment typically results in approximately $565,000 in costs. After the first year, the yearly costs come to around $75,000 annually, resulting in lifetime treatment costs of around $2 million or more.
Damages for Paralysis Victims
As noted above, paralysis has serious financial consequences. Fortunately, following an accident resulting in paralysis, victims may be entitled to financial compensation from the responsible party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Damages in paralysis cases may include compensation for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Future medical expenses
- Loss of future income
- Loss of consortium
- Disability
- Disfigurement
- Emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Pain and suffering
Contact a Charlotte Paralysis Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a paralysis accident in North Carolina, you need an experienced Charlotte paralysis attorney in your corner. At Bradford Law, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial hardships caused by paralysis. Therefore, when you come to us for assistance, experienced paralysis lawyer Jeremy Bradford will treat you with dignity and compassion while diligently pursuing financial compensation on your behalf. Please contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced Charlotte paralysis attorney.
