Spinal cord injuries are often devastating for victims. When a person sustains a spinal cord injury that was caused by someone else’s careless or negligent actions, you should be able to secure compensation. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., we are dedicated to helping victims in these cases secure the compensation they deserve. Let our Boston spinal cord injury attorneys help you through your case, beginning with a free evaluation. Our catastrophic injury team is ready to walk you through your options.
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Be Devastating
Our spinal cords are used for nearly every movement we make, which means that a spinal cord injury can be devastating and completely alter a person’s life. We know that around 18,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year in this country, according to data from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC). The data they provide shows that spinal cord injuries occur in a variety of ways, including the following:
- Vehicle accidents (38.3%)
- Falls (31.6%)
- Violence (13.8%)
- Sports and recreation incidents (8.2%)
- Medical or surgical mistakes (4.6%)
- Other (3.5%)
How Much Does A Spinal Cord Injury Cost?
There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration when determining the true cost of a spinal cord injury.
The NSCISC says that the medical costs for treating these injuries can range from $359,000 to more than $1.1 million, depending on the severity of the injury. They also say that each following year of care could cost as much as $191,000.
However, the reality is that spinal cord injury victims and their families face more than just medical costs. There are many “hidden costs” associated with these injuries, including:
- A loss of income if the victim cannot work, including the loss of future expected earnings.
- The costs of modifying a victim’s vehicle or home in order to ease mobility for a disabled spinal cord injury victim.
- The costs of in-home care, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.
Victims of these injuries and their families will also likely suffer from immeasurable pain and suffering damages. A spinal cord injury effectively prevents a victim from participating in the activities they have been accustomed to their entire lives. It can prevent them from intimacy with a partner. Spinal cord injury victims deserve compensation for their losses, and our dedicated Boston lawyers are here to help.
Let Our Boston Spinal Injury Lawyers Get To Work On Your Case Today
If you or someone you care about has sustained a spinal cord injury due to the actions of another person, you should contact a serious injury lawyer today. At Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, P.C., we have a deep understanding of personal injury law and will work to secure the compensation you deserve. This can include:
- Coverage of all spinal cord injury medical bills
- Compensation for lost income if you cannot work
- Long-term care costs if necessary
- Mental anguish damages
- Loss of enjoyment of life damages
- Possible punitive damages against a grossly negligent party
When you need a Boston spinal cord injury attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation of your case by clicking here or by calling 617-917-3917.
