Tampa Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

Helping Victims of Serious Spine Injuries Seek Justice

When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, it can be expected that the insurance company covering the liable party will try to get a distance away from the situation.

Spinal cord injuries can cost tens of thousands of dollars or more to treat. No insurance company wants to pay such a large amount, so they contest liability even when it is obvious.

If you need to file a claim after suffering a spinal cord injury in an accident that was not your fault, then you need to be prepared for a legal battle with the insurance company.

Gunn Law Group, P.A. is here to help claimants throughout Florida.

Our spinal cord injury lawyers in Tampa are known for going into the courtroom without hesitation and always with tenacity. Insurance companies hesitate to challenge our clients, and we take pride in that.

Call (813) 993-1448 or send us a message to schedule your free consultation. We represent spine injury victims across Florida from our office in Tampa.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

• Complete: A complete spinal cord injury is the most severe type of spinal cord injury and occurs when the entire spinal cord is damaged. This type of injury results in a total loss of sensation and movement below the level of the injury.
• Incomplete: An incomplete spinal cord injury is less severe than a complete spinal cord injury and occurs when only part of the spinal cord is damaged. This type of injury can result in varying degrees of paralysis, depending on how much damage was done to the spinal cord.
• Cervical: A cervical spinal cord injury is an injury that occurs in the neck area, usually at the C5-C7 vertebrae. This type of injury can lead to quadriplegia, which is paralysis from the neck down.
• Thoracic: A thoracic spinal cord injury is an injury that occurs in the mid-back area, usually at the T1-T12 vertebrae. This type of injury can lead to paraplegia, which is paralysis from the waist down.
• Lumbar: A lumbar spinal cord injury is an injury that occurs in the lower back area, usually at the L1-L5 vertebrae. This type of injury can lead to partial or full paralysis in one or both legs, as well as loss of feeling or sensation in those areas affected by nerve damage caused by the accident.
• Sacral: A sacral spinal cord injury is an injury that occurs in the lower back area, usually at S1-S4 vertebrae. This type of injury can cause partial or full paralysis in one or both legs as well as loss of feeling or sensation in those areas affected by nerve damage caused by the accident.

Lasting Issues Caused by Spinal Cord Injuries

The harm caused immediately by a spinal cord injury can be catastrophic, yet it might not be the worst of what will happen. For many spinal cord injury patients and survivors, the most severe complications become noticeable as the injury worsens and time passes.

When we are working on a spinal cord injury claim, we consider everything that our client has experienced so far and what they will likely experience in the foreseeable future. This approach allows us to more accurately calculate deserved damages.

What are some of the worst problems caused by a spinal cord injury?

• Paralysis: When an accident caused damage directly to the spinal cord, not just the spine, it may result in immediate paralysis. Depending on the severity of the injury, paralysis can be temporary, permanent, partial, or total. Someone with total permanent paralysis will likely never be able to use any affected body parts again, which can sometimes include most of their body.
• Lessened mobility: Even without paralysis of a limb, organ, or another body part, a spinal cord injury can dramatically reduce the survivor’s mobility. Day-to-day tasks like getting dressed or taking a bath can be difficult or dangerous due to new physical limitations.
• Chronic pain: It is not uncommon for someone with a spinal cord or spine injury to experience chronic pain that lasts for years or the rest of their life. The pain might not stay limited to the area on their back that suffered the injury, either. Since the spinal cord is an integral part of the central nervous system, slight damage to it can trigger spikes of pain throughout the body and often without warning.
• Reduced enjoyment of life: The constant pain and debilitations caused by a spinal cord injury can be emotionally overwhelming. Knowing that life will never quite be the same again can understandably reduce the enjoyment of it. Noneconomic damages in an injury claim can cover things like your pain and suffering, i.e. how the mistakes of another party have affected your happiness.

How Much Is My Spinal Cord Injury Case Worth?

The financial compensation in a spinal cord injury case can vary greatly depending on several factors.

The level of injury, the extent of the damages, the long-term consequences, and the jurisdiction can all significantly influence the ultimate settlement or verdict. Additionally, the nature and duration of the medical treatment, the cost of the rehabilitation services, and the impact of the spine injury on the victim's quality of life and future earning potential must also be taken into account.

Therefore, it is critical to work with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney in Tampa who can assess the merits of your case, negotiate effectively with the insurance company or the opposing party, and advocate for your maximum recovery. You need the team at Gunn Law Group on your side.

Ultimately, a spinal cord injury claim or lawsuit is not just about the financial outcome, but also about obtaining justice and holding those who caused your harm accountable.

Can I Recover Compensation for Pain and Suffering?

The cost of suffering from a spinal cord injury is expensive, especially in regard to treatment and medical care. Not only do you have to consider present costs, but future expenses as well. You may not, however, have even considered the emotional costs of pain and suffering. In most cases, the loss of enjoyment of life and other non-monetary damages can result in monetary compensation.

Our Tampa spinal cord injury attorneys at Gunn Law Group will fight on your behalf to pursue the maximum compensation available. We have 75+ years of combined experience and a proven track record of success in personal injury cases involving spinal cord injury, paralysis, and other catastrophic injuries.

Contact our Tampa spinal cord injury lawyers today to discuss your case. You can reach us at (813) 993-1448 or contact us online for a free consultation.