Spinal Cord / Nerve Injuries

Nerve Damage and Spinal Cord Injuries
Toledo and Northwest Ohio Attorneys

Spinal cord and nerve injuries are often life-altering conditions. When the nerves in the spinal cord are severed or damaged, the result is some function loss. The consequence of a spinal cord or nerve injury is often paralysis, including paraplegia and quadriplegia. If the injuries were caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, you may be able to seek compensation for the expenses caused by the injury, such as medical and rehab costs, durable medical equipment, special nursing care, and other costs. If you have suffered a spinal injury caused by negligence, contact a skilled personal injury lawyer to learn about filing a claim for compensation for your injuries.

Experienced and Knowledgeable

At the Toledo law firm of Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., our help injured clients and their families seek the compensation they need to move forward after a catastrophic injury. We rely on our more than 100 years of combined experience and the expertise of a wide network of medical specialists and economists to determine the impact of your injury over the long term.

Typical Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

The spinal cord injuries suffered by our clients are typically caused by events such as:

• Surgical errors and other medical malpractice
• Auto accidents and other motor vehicle accidents
• Falls and crushing injuries at construction sites and other dangerous workplaces

We Work With Experts to Develop a Life Care Plan

Because injuries such as these often mean that the injured person will be unable to work again as they did before, it is important to develop a life care plan that details all current and future medical care, such as tests, equipment, supplies, medications, home health nursing, and special transportation. The expenses listed in a life care plan are part of the calculation that makes up the claim for compensation.

Our attorneys have extensive experience working with life care planners and other specialists to help you get the compensation you need to move forward after a life altering injury. Contact an attorney at Williams DeClark Tuschman Co., L.P.A., to learn how we can help you after a nerve or spinal cord injury.