A spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a person suffers damage to their spinal cord, which can result in loss of feeling and mobility. The effects of an SCI can vary significantly depending on the location of the injury and extent of damage to the spinal cord. If you or someone you love sustained a spinal cord injury because of someone else’s negligence, you could recover compensation for medical expenses, long-term care, lost income, and other damages.
Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC’s New Haven personal injury lawyers have more than 85 years of experience fighting for injury victims across Connecticut. We will help you seek the monetary recovery you need to heal and rebuild your life. Contact our office today for a free legal consultation with a spinal cord injury attorney in New Haven, CT.
How Spinal Cord Injuries Occur in New Haven, CT
An SCI can occur any time someone suffers physical injury or trauma to the back or neck. Such injuries may include a direct blow to the spine or indirect injury caused by twisting, pulling, or a sudden jolt. Injuries can also occur due to direct damage, such as a piercing injury or surgical error. Common situations that can lead to spinal cord injury include:
- Car accidents
- Truck collisions
- Motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian accidents
- Bicycle collisions
- Slip and fall incidents
- Dog bites
- Construction accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Nursing home abuse
- Product defects
Unfortunately, many causes of SCI are caused by negligence. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC can review your case details, discover the fundamental cause of your spinal cord injury, and hold the responsible parties accountable.
Spinal Cord Damage Can Have Serious Lifelong Effects
The spinal cord is a bundled length of nerves and nerve fibers that connect the brain with the rest of your body. Damage to the tissues and bones surrounding the cord may cause swelling that temporarily affects your movement and sensation. However, damage to the spinal cord itself can result in long-term impairment that cannot heal.
Victims of SCI may suffer symptoms ranging from mild to severe, including:
- Tingling and numbness in extremities
- Loss of feeling and control
- Reduced strength in limbs and extremities
- Compromised organ function
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Full or partial paralysis
Symptoms of an SCI appear below the site of the injury. For example, victims may feel the effects of spinal nerve damage in their legs but not their arms if the injury occurred to the lower back.
SCIs are typically divided into complete and incomplete injury. With an incomplete injury, the victim may still get some feeling or function below the injury site. A complete SCI leaves the victim without any function, control, or feeling in affected areas.
We Help You Recover Damages After a Spinal Cord Injury Caused by Negligence
Our spinal cord injury lawyers in New Haven, CT understand the medical and legal complexities associated with an SCI. We know that your life will never be the same, and we firmly believe in getting justice for all your losses.
While you work on healing and rehabilitation, our team will begin building a case to recover:
- Current and future medical expenses, including the costs of medical equipment and devices
- Lost current and future income
- Life care expenses and disability accommodations
- Lost income and future earnings, as well as diminished income potential
- Reduced retirement and pension benefits
- Property damage to your vehicle, if applicable
- Diminished quality of life, pain and suffering, and emotional distress
We know that your losses from SCI are much deeper than just the financial impacts. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injury victims. Our team assesses the full extent of your losses by gathering documentation and consulting with medical, life care, and economic professionals. You can trust that we will not settle for less than you deserve for your economic and non-economic losses.
A Dedicated Team Focused on Getting Results
When you contact Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC, we provide a free legal consultation with no obligation to take legal action. During this initial meeting, we listen to your story and discuss the legal options available to you. When you hire us, we will assign a dedicated team focused on getting the results you deserve.
Our firm limits the number of cases we take in to ensure that every client receives the attention and care they deserve. You can expect your assigned team to:
- Provide personalized attention throughout your case
- Maintain open communication 24/7
- Keep you updated on all case developments
- Build a compelling claim for maximum damages
Our team leaves no stone unturned when determining how and why your SCI happened. Our goal is to ensure full accountability and the best possible financial outcome for your losses.
Wrongful Death Due to Spinal Cord Injuries
If you lost a loved one due to complications from a spinal cord injury, we offer our sincere condolences for your loss. Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys in New Haven, CT are here to help. We offer sound legal advice and guidance to help you recover funeral expenses, lost income, and other damages. Our lawyers are available to explain the legal process and discuss your options.
Call for Your Free Legal Consultation with a New Haven, CT SCI Attorney
If you or someone you love suffered from a spinal cord injury because of someone else’s negligence, you don’t have to fight solo. Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC has the skills, experience, and knowledge necessary to fight for your legal rights. Contact us today for a free case review with one of our dedicated New Haven spinal cord injury lawyers.
Common Questions About New Haven Spinal Cord Injury Claims
How Long Do I Have to File a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit in Connecticut?
In most cases, you have two years from the date of your spinal cord injury to file a personal injury lawsuit in Connecticut, per CT Gen. Stat. § 52-584. If your injury resulted in the wrongful death of a loved one, the same two-year limit generally applies. However, certain circumstances can shorten or extend this deadline. Missing the statute of limitations could mean losing your right to compensation, so it’s important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire Trantolo & Trantolo, LLC for My Case?
Our firm works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront. We only collect a fee if we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict. Your initial consultation is completely free, and if you choose to move forward with us, all case-related costs, such as court filing fees, expert witnesses, and investigation expenses, are handled by our firm. If we don’t win, you owe us nothing.
Can I Still Sue if I Was Partially at Fault for My Spinal Cord Injury?
Yes, in many cases you can still pursue compensation even if you were partially at fault for your injury. CT Gen. Stat. § 52-572h established a modified comparative negligence rule, which allows you to recover damages as long as you were not more than 50% responsible for the accident. However, your total compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
The other party may try to use this against you and blame you for your own injuries, or say that you were more at fault than you actually were. These and other tactics are an attempt to reduce or deny your payout, but our firm is prepared to handle such claims.
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