Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer 

At the very least, you’re facing severe pain after a spine injury. At worst, you’re looking at a lifetime of paralysis. If someone has harmed you through careless actions, call a Birmingham spinal cord injury attorney for help. 

Spinal cord injuries are comparable to brain injuries in terms of their severity and effects on your life—if the brain is the body’s control center, then your spinal cord is the messenger, and when that’s damaged, you can lose basic but vital functions. 

Spinal injuries can happen nearly anywhere, and they can leave you devastated and struggling to return to your life as it was. Even the least serious spinal injuries can still require therapy, surgery, and treatment over the course of years. 

If you’re struggling with a serious back injury, call a Birmingham spinal cord injury lawyer. At the Henry Dailey Law Firm, we know how serious these injuries can be, and we’re ready to fight for your case—with no fees until we win. Here, we believe in your case.

Causes of Spinal Injuries in Birmingham

Spinal injuries can come from many sources. While the spinal cord is surrounded by bone, it is fragile, and any trauma can leave it seriously damaged. 

Pinpointing the exact cause of your injury will help you determine specific details that pertain to your case. It’s important to know who’s at fault and which laws will affect your case, and every type of case will be affected by different Alabama statutes.  

Below is a sample of the case types that often involve spine injuries in Birmingham: 

• Motor Vehicle Accidents – A serious car crash can cause serious damage to your spine. It’s common to have some back problems from the force of the impact, and if part of your spinal cord was crushed, you could be paralyzed from the injury down. 
• Premises Liability Accidents – A slip-and-fall accident can be serious. While your spinal cord is wrapped in tough bone, the right angle, previous spinal issues, or fragile bones can all leave you in serious pain or with permanent effects. 
• Workplace Accidents – While workers compensation is available to much of Alabama’s injured working population, if you’re not covered or your employer intentionally harmed you, you deserve further compensation. Before you file for workers comp for your Birmingham spine injury, speak to a lawyer about your eligibility to file a personal injury claim.

Determining Fault for a Back Injury

Pinpointing who’s responsible for your damages can be difficult, depending on the cause of your injury and who is responsible. After all, while it may seem obvious that the other party in your accident should be the one responsible for paying your damages, that’s not always the case. 

Indeed, it’s possible that you’ll have to dig deep to find the liable party. For example, certain laws can put legal responsibility on employers when an employee is acting within the bounds of his or her employment and causes an injury. 

Let’s suppose you were hit by a truck driver, and your spinal cord was damaged, leaving you paralyzed for life. While you may first assume that the driver should be responsible, truckers are usually employees of large companies.

Similarly, a property owner is responsible if you’re hurt even if another person technically caused the accident. If you’re not sure who’s responsible for your back injury, a spinal injury attorney in Birmingham can help you through your case. 

Your Compensation for a Spine Injury in Birmingham

Once you’ve determined who is responsible for your injuries, you’ll also need to consider what your losses are. Obviously, you’ve suffered high medical bills and a debilitating injury, but these expenses and injuries can cause other damages to pile up. 

For example, in cases where you’ve suffered such an extreme injury, you may need to sue for non-economic damages, as well. These damages are ones without a direct financial expense attached to them—the physical and emotional suffering you’ve been through because of this accident. 

When you’re determining the value of your Birmingham spinal injury claim, keep these potential damages in mind: 

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Property damage
• Mental anguish

Reach Out to a Birmingham Spinal Injury Attorney

A spinal injury can be difficult to handle. If you’ve suffered one, you need to act now to get the settlement you need to carry on with your life—especially if your injuries are permanent. During these difficult times, you may need the assistance of an experienced attorney. 

At the Henry Dailey Law Firm, we’re committed to your case, and we want to make sure you have the best representation possible. To do this, we offer free consultations so you know what to expect. And we’ll hold off on any fees until we win your case. 

To team up with a Birmingham spinal cord injury lawyer, give our firm a call at 205-995-2412 or fill out the online contact form at the bottom of this page.