Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Serving Montgomery County and Greater Philadelphia
Few injuries change daily life as completely as damage to the spinal cord. Surgery, rehab, and lost income can follow quickly. A spinal cord injury lawyer can guide you through the claim and fight for the full cost of the injury, today and for the years ahead.
Spinal Cord Injury Cases We Handle
A spinal cord injury often follows a sudden impact. If someone else’s carelessness caused yours, we can hold them responsible.
Common causes include:
Car Accidents
A hard hit, a rollover, or a crash at highway speed can fracture the spine and damage the cord inside it.
Commercial Truck Crashes
A loaded truck can crush a passenger car. We go after the trucking company and its insurers.
Slip and Falls
A fall on ice, stairs, or a broken walkway can injure the spine, especially for older adults.
Rideshare Accidents
Passengers in a rideshare can suffer serious back and neck injuries in a crash. We deal with the drivers and companies involved.
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, missed warning signs, and delayed treatment can turn a treatable problem into permanent damage.
Defective Vehicles
Weak roofs, faulty seat belts, and other failed safety parts can raise the risk of a spinal injury in a crash.
Nursing Home Negligence
Poor supervision and unsafe handling can lead to falls and spinal injuries for older loved ones.
Work-Related Injuries
Falls from ladders, roofs, and scaffolds, and heavy equipment accidents, can cause lasting spinal damage on the job.
How a Spinal Cord Injury Can Affect Your Life
The effects depend on where the spine is hurt and how badly. Some changes are clear right away. Others show up as treatment goes on. They may include:
- Paralysis: Damage to the spine can cause partial or complete loss of movement in the arms, legs, or both.
- Chronic Pain and Nerve Damage: Many people live with burning pain, spasms, or numbness that does not go away.
- Loss of Bladder and Bowel Control: These changes can affect health, privacy, and daily routines.
- Ongoing Health Risks: Breathing problems, infections, and pressure sores can mean repeated hospital stays.
- Lost Independence: Many people need a wheelchair, home changes, or help with everyday tasks.
- Lost Ability to Work: Some people cannot go back to their old job, or any job, after a spinal injury.
If you or someone you love has any of these problems after a car crash, fall, or medical error, a claim may help cover medical care, rehab, lost income, and other costs.
How We Fight for You
In Pennsylvania, you generally must show that someone owed you a duty of care, failed to meet it, and that failure caused your injury and losses. Our team handles each part of that, and stands with you through the rest:
Investigate Your Claim
We find out how the injury happened and who is responsible. We look at crash reports, safety records, and witness accounts.
Collect Evidence
We gather medical records, imaging, and bills. We work with medical experts to show what your care will look like over the years ahead.
Negotiate with Insurers
Insurers may focus on the first hospital stay and ignore a lifetime of care. We push back and fight for what your claim is worth.
Provide Compassionate Guidance
We listen, return your calls, and explain each step in plain language. You and your family stay informed and prepared.
Why Choose Norman Mittman Law
After a spinal cord injury, you need a lawyer who listens and fights for you. Here is why people choose us:
Over 40 Years of Experience
The team at Norman Mittman Law have fought for injured people for over 40 years, with more than $100 million in verdicts and settlements. Norman is admitted in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and the Third Circuit.
Compassionate and Client-Focused
A spinal injury changes life for the whole family. We take the time to hear your story, answer your questions, and call you back. You stay informed and prepared at every stage, with no legal jargon.
Firm Against Insurance Companies
Insurance companies look for ways to pay less on serious injury claims. We stand up to them, and we do not back down when an insurer shortchanges your claim.
Contact Us for a Free Case Evaluation
If a crash, fall, or medical mistake caused your spinal cord injury, reach out. We will listen, review your case, and explain your options.
