Catastrophic injuries, such as those that cause permanent paralysis, are life-changing. When an accident leaves your legs paralyzed, you may be unable to walk unassisted, perform your job, or engage in social activities as before.
If you or a loved one has suffered lower body paralysis due to an accident, contact a Litchfield paraplegia injury lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. Our catastrophic injury attorneys can identify the responsible parties and hold them financially accountable for the harm they caused.
Paraplegia is the medical term for paralysis of the lower limbs, sometimes also affecting the abdomen. Damage to the spinal cord is the most common reason for paraplegia, but it can also result from conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (or Lou Gehrig’s Disease), multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy.
A person can be paraplegic and still have some feeling or movement in their lower limbs. With treatment, some people regain some sensation and control over movement. Others have no sensation or ability to control their lower body.
Paraplegia comes with many medical complications that can impact quality of life and life expectancy. In addition to physical complications, the majority of paraplegics suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges related to their injury. The Litchfield attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC can help ensure you receive compensation that reflects the full impact of the paraplegia injury on your life and relationships.
When you bring a legal claim for compensation against another party, you must prove that the party was negligent. Negligence occurs when someone fails to exercise appropriate caution, and that failure causes harm. Many preventable accidents result from negligence.
Vehicle accidents, falls, and sports injuries are the leading causes of spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia, and our Litchfield attorneys will investigate the accident and gather evidence to demonstrate how other parties failed to exercise reasonable care. If paraplegia results from a medical condition and evidence indicates that a healthcare provider did not meet the appropriate standard of care, we can pursue a medical malpractice claim against them.
In some cases, an injured person may bear partial responsibility for an accident. Under Connecticut General Statutes § 52-572h, you can sue negligent parties who contributed to your injuries as long as you were no more than 50 percent at fault.
It can take a long time to recover from your injuries and adjust to paraplegia. You must devote your focus to recovery, but you also must consider your future financial security. Contact a Litchfield lawyer at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC for help as soon as possible after the paraplegia injury. They can immediately begin investigating your accident, collecting evidence of negligence, and serving as the point of contact for the responsible parties—ensuring you are not persuaded to accept less than you deserve.
Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 requires you to file a negligence or malpractice lawsuit within two years of the injury. This short time frame also applies to injuries to children, including birth injuries. If your child is paraplegic due to someone else’s negligence, speak to a legal professional immediately to preserve their right to compensation. Some time frames can be even shorter.
An injury that causes paraplegia has profound physical, emotional, and financial impact. Pursuing financial compensation from negligent parties can help you build the most fulfilling life possible after your accident.
Reach out today to schedule a free, remote, or in-person consultation with the intake team at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC. If you decide to proceed, a Litchfield paraplegia injury lawyer from our team will work diligently to ensure you receive maximum compensation.
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