{"id":46290,"date":"2020-01-23T19:12:50","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T01:12:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/3060188-fork.findlaw5.flsitebuilder.com\/spinal-cord-injuries-and-paralysis\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:51:37","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:51:37","slug":"spinal-cord-injuries-and-paralysis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.amillerlegal.com\/catastrophic-injuries\/spinal-cord-injuries-and-paralysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Spinal Cord Injuries And Paralysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Spinal Cord Injuries And Paralysis<\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Atlanta Attorney Compassionately Assisting Accident Victims<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries may have serious and even permanent consequences for victims. Paralysis is a particularly devastating type of spinal cord injury that may alter an individual&#8217;s day-to-day life on a fundamental level. If you or someone you know is dealing with this situation, you may benefit from enlisting a <strong><a href=\"\/catastrophic-injuries\/\">catastrophic injury<\/a> <\/strong>attorney to advocate on your behalf. Attorney T. Andrew Miller is an Atlanta spinal cord injury lawyer who has the knowledge and dedication to handle your claim. We understand that an unexpected accident can be a traumatic experience for a victim and his or her entire family. We aim to make the legal process as smooth as possible for our clients.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Seeking Compensation For A Spinal Cord Injury Or Paralysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Mayo Clinic, about 11,000 Americans suffer traumatic spinal cord injuries each year. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that there are an estimated 12,000 new cases annually in the United States. A victim may sustain a broad range of injuries related to the spinal cord, such as a herniated disk, crushed vertebrae, spinal cord compression or a fractured spine. Spinal cord injuries may also lead to paraplegia, which is the complete paralysis of the lower limbs and usually the lower torso, or quadriplegia, which is the complete paralysis of all four limbs.<\/p>\n<p>If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to another party&#8217;s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your harm. Negligence is a failure to adhere to a certain standard of care that results in harm to another person. Under Georgia law, in order to establish negligence, a plaintiff must prove the following elements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The defendant had a legal duty to conform to a certain standard of conduct<\/li>\n<li>The defendant breached this duty of care<\/li>\n<li>The defendant&#8217;s breach was a direct cause of the plaintiff&#8217;s resulting injury<\/li>\n<li>The plaintiff sustained quantifiable damages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Generally speaking, the duty of care consists of an obligation to act as a prudent person would act in the same situation, although it may vary depending on the context and any specific rules that apply.<\/p>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries are catastrophic events that may have long-term and even permanent physical and emotional consequences for a victim. In many cases, they need lifelong treatment and must rely on assistive devices, such as wheelchairs. As a result, Georgia law allows spinal cord injury victims to recover many forms of damages, including past and future medical expenses, lost income and benefits, rehabilitation costs, pain and suffering, property damage, and any other costs arising from the injury.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Enlist A Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer In The Atlanta Area<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Spinal cord injuries can alter every aspect of a person&#8217;s life. People who have been involved in catastrophic accidents should seek the guidance of a skilled Atlanta spinal cord injury attorney as soon as possible. T. Andrew Miller is committed to holding reckless parties accountable for the harm that they cause. He can explore all of your legal options and build a persuasive case on your behalf. T. Andrew Miller represents injured people in Stone Mountain, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Norcross, Alpharetta, and other communities throughout Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, and Gwinnett counties. Call us at <span class=\"pc-item pc-item--phone\"><a href=\"tel:+1-678-605-9109\">678-605-9109<\/a><\/span> or <a href=\"\/contact\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> online to set up a free consultation with a <a href=\"\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/\"><strong>car accident<\/strong><\/a> attorney or discuss another type of personal injury claim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spinal Cord Injuries And Paralysis Atlanta Attorney Compassionately Assisting Accident Victims Spinal cord injuries may have serious and even permanent consequences for victims. Paralysis is a particularly devastating type of spinal cord injury that may alter an individual&#8217;s day-to-day life on a fundamental level. 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