Paralysis Malpractice Lawyer Serving Baltimore, MD
A spinal cord injury can be caused by trauma, including negligent medical care, such as improperly performed surgery, improperly administered anesthesia, or failure to recognize an injury to the spine after a traumatic event (car crash, athletic injury, etc.). Unfortunately, spinal cord injury victim often does not regain their full pre-injury function. The injury can reduce or eliminate the patient’s ability to work and negatively impact the quality and enjoyment of the patient’s life.
If you or someone close to you has been a victim of a spinal cord injury following surgery or other medical care, you need to reach out to a skilled Baltimore medical malpractice attorney who can assess the facts of your case. At the Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek, we understand how to navigate these complicated claims, and we will aggressively fight in pursuit of the compensation you deserve.
Spinal Cord Injuries Have Significant Consequences
Damage to the spinal cord can cause catastrophic injuries, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, numbness, motor difficulties, loss of urinary and bowel function, sexual and reproductive difficulties, and loss of limb awareness.
These significant injuries take a huge toll on the victim and their family. Following their injury, the victim may not be able to work. The victim may require a part-time or full-time caregiver. Additionally, the victim may suffer from debilitating pain.
Accordingly, damages for a spinal cord injury might include:
- Past medical costs
- In other words, the medical bills you have already incurred.
- Future medical costs
- Future medical costs are often one of the largest components of damages in spinal cord injury cases. As discussed below, victims of spinal cord injuries often require significant rehabilitation and may require in-home care from a nurse or in-patient care at a nursing facility. All of this medical care is very expensive. At Cardaro & Peek, we aim to ensure that victims of medical malpractice obtain enough money to receive high-quality medical care for the rest of their lives.
- Nursing Facility or In-Home Assistance
- Nearly 45% of individuals with spinal cord injuries need personal assistance with daily activities. Victims of spinal cord injuries may need assistance with getting in or out of bed, managing bowel and bladder issues, bathing, and dressing. Those with more severe injuries may need someone to do all the driving, shopping, cooking, cleaning, lawn care, childcare, etc., for them. A live-in or part-time caretaker can provide the necessary assistance while allowing the victim to continue living in their home.
- Alternatively, some patients may choose (or be required to) live in a skilled nursing facility. The healthcare providers at the facility will then take care of the patient’s needs.
- Renovations to Home
- Suppose the victim can stay in their (or a loved one’s) home. In that case, renovations such as the widening of doorways, a wheelchair ramp, lift devices, and other modifications may be necessary and can be included in your damages.
- Lost wages
- Wages were lost before the lawsuit.
- Loss of financial support and future earnings
- Future lost wages/financial support following the spinal cord injury.
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional damages following a spinal cord injury can be devastating. The victim and their family must adjust to a radically different life. Additionally, the victim often experiences traumatic physical pain daily.
- Loss of consortium
- Suppose you were married at the time of the malpractice. In that case, your spouse might be entitled to damages for the lost ability to enjoy the same love, affection, and companionship as before the spinal cord injury.
Contact a Knowledgeable Medical Negligence Attorney in Baltimore
If a spinal cord injury from medical malpractice has harmed you or someone close to you, it is important to reach out to a seasoned medical malpractice attorney who can protect your rights. We can review your case at the Law Offices of Cardaro & Peek to see if you have a viable claim. We understand the nuances of Maryland's healthcare law and can use our knowledge in your case. We proudly serve people in Pikesville, Catonsville, Towson, Woodlawn, Dundalk, Essex, Randallstown, Arbutus, Reisterstown, Laurel, Silver Springs, and all areas of Baltimore, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel Counties. To discuss your options, call us toll-free at 800-810-6780 or contact us online. In that context, we also represent people who need a nursing home negligence lawyer to help them bring a malpractice claim.
