Our Paralysis Injury Lawyers Fight for Hurt People in North Carolina

One of the injuries that many people fear most in any accident is paralysis. There are multiple forms of paralysis, and each one can affect people in different ways. How do different forms of paralysis happen in accidents? What are the symptoms? What can you do, and what are the physical, emotional, and financial costs?

If you’ve suffered a paralyzing injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be owed compensation that can help with medical bills and the loss of income. For answers and help with your case, call our paralysis injury lawyers at 1-866-900-7078 today for a free case evaluation.

How Do Paralysis Injuries Most Often Happen in North Carolina?

There are a few common situations in which paralysis injuries can be caused by another’s negligence, such as:

Car accidents – Jarring impacts can damage the neck, cause spinal injuries, or result in traumatic brain injuries, any of which could cause paralysis.

Motorcycle accidents – Arguably one of the most dangerous kinds of crashes, riders don’t have the same protection that drivers do. Proper safety gear can sometimes reduce the risk of paralysis.

Trucking accidents – With so much more mass than other vehicles, big rigs can do massive damage to surrounding vehicles and their occupants.

Workplace injuries – Construction and trade workers are especially at risk for paralysis injuries.

Slips and falls – Whether it’s a workplace injury, falling down the stairs at home, or slipping on a wet floor while shopping, falls can and do sometimes lead to paralysis injuries.

Medical malpractice – Even routine procedures, if done incorrectly, can result in a paralysis injury.

This list isn’t exhaustive. If you or a loved one sustained a paralyzing injury, what matters most is seeking medical help. Then, seek legal help.

What Kinds of Paralysis Injuries Are There?

A common misconception is that paralysis injuries start with spinal cord injuries. Unfortunately, that’s just one way they can happen. Paralysis can be caused by diseases and illnesses, as well as injuries.

Callout: If your paralysis is a result of a disease or illness caused by a defective drug or device, contact a defective products attorney today.

Degrees of Paralysis

Paralysis comes in many forms, each with its own combination of symptoms and challenges for the person who suffers from it. Here are the general types of paralysis and how they may affect an accident victim:

Complete paralysis: No control over the affected body parts at all. Depending on the nature of the injury, you may not have feeling in them either.

Incomplete paralysis: Also known as partial paralysis or paresis, you may retain some feeling or control of the affected parts of your body but not as much as you did.

NOTE: You can also suffer from organ paralysis. For instance, a defective drug may cause your digestive system to suffer partial paralysis – gastroparesis.

Types of Paralysis

Local paralysis: Your injury only affects a part of your body, like a hand, your feet, or part of your face.

General paralysis: Your injury affects one or more limbs or is more widespread, such as:

• Monoplegia – paralysis in one limb
• Diplegia – paralysis that affects the same limb on both sides of the body (such as both arms or both sides of the face)
• Hemiplegia – paralysis on one side of your body, whether left or right
• Quadriplegia or Tetraplegia – paralysis in all four limbs, sometimes including one or more internal organs
• Paraplegia – paralysis below the waist
• Locked-in syndrome – complete paralysis excepting the muscles of the eye

What Types of Compensation Am I Owed in NC for My Paralysis Injuries?

Your attorney can help you seek full compensation for damages such as:

• Current and future medical costs (whether it’s a temporary or permanent injury)
• Living considerations (such as modifications to your home or vehicle)
• Loss of income (reduced ability to work or perform a job)
• Loss of relationship benefits (such as harm to a marriage or loss of ability to have children)
• Pain and suffering (mental trauma, for example)

Is Your Paralysis Treatable or Is It Permanent?

One of the most important things about your diagnosis, for quality of life as well as for determining potential compensation, is the projected duration of your paralysis. Is it temporary and treatable? Or is it considered medically permanent?

The answer to this question is crucial to your quest for compensation. Multiple medical opinions, up to and including expert witnesses if needed, may be engaged to make your case.

If someone’s negligence has caused your paralysis injury, call 1-866-900-7078 now. We’ll listen to your story, answer your questions, and evaluate your case at no cost whatsoever, with no obligation to hire us.

Leveling the Playing Field With the Insurance Company

Most insurance companies are in business for profit. They make their money by collecting premiums and make more paying out as little as possible when claims come in. But our experienced paralysis injury lawyers know how to counter insurance company tactics and can significantly increase your odds of receiving maximum compensation.

Paralysis injuries are often high-value – and therefore high-stakes – cases. The negligent person’s insurance company isn’t going to give up without a fight, and some may not fight fair. However, we have an experienced litigation team that is ready to take your case to trial if needed. Just the credible threat of litigation can give us significant leverage when negotiating for maximum compensation on your behalf.

North Carolina Paralysis Injury Lawyers on Your Side

Since our firm began, we have helped more than 73,000 injured people recover more than $2 billion in total.¹ We have the experience and resources to take on powerful opponents – in fact, we spent more than $13,000,000 litigating a single case.¹

We can:

• Advise you, answer your questions, and guide you every step of the way
• Complete complicated paperwork for you within strict deadlines
• Thoroughly investigate potentially liable parties and applicable insurance policies
• Build your case, such as by collecting and analyzing medical records and other evidence
• Calculate the cost of your medical treatment, care, or assistance for as long as you may need it, as well as identify all possible damages you may be entitled to
• Negotiate with the insurance company and fight to try to get you as much as possible, as fast as possible
• Take your case to trial if needed

There’s no need to worry about cost. We don’t charge any upfront costs, and there are no retainer fees or hourly charges. And if we don’t recover compensation for you, you won’t owe us any attorney’s fee whatsoever. Guaranteed.²

Our mission is to help people who have suffered from debilitating paralysis injuries, and our results speak for themselves.¹ Beyond the pursuit of maximum compensation, our personal injury attorneys all believe in the firm’s You-First Policy that prioritizes your rights and needs. Always.

If you or your loved one have suffered a paralysis injury due to someone else’s negligence, call the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin today at 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online for a free case evaluation.

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