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614-220-9100Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio
Our Columbus attorneys at Oliver Law Office understand that a person can sustain many different types of injuries in an Ohio accident. Of them all, spinal cord injuries are some of the most common and catastrophic.
No matter where you live or work in Ohio, if your life has been impacted by negligence, we want to help. Since 2000, our Columbus spinal cord injury attorneys have helped individuals and families claim the complete settlements they deserve. We know the compensation available in an injury claim – known as damages – can never undo an accident or resulting injury. Still, it can help offset high medical bills, lost income, and more.
Our law firm founder and managing attorney, Jami S. Oliver, has been voted 2024 Lawyer of the Year in Columbus, Ohio, for Product Liability and named to the Best Lawyers 2024 list in multiple practice areas. Allow our skilled team, led by one of Ohio’s best, to review your spinal cord injury claim during a free consultation today so you can start making informed decisions about your case and future.
We Handle All Ohio Spinal Injury Cases on a Contingency Basis
What we do differently at Oliver Law Office is ensure our clients know how important they are to us. You are not simply another case. You are not a number. You have gone through a physically and emotionally traumatic experience, and you deserve our full attention.
Oliver Law Office was built to prioritize and support you through unparalleled communication and commitment to your individualized needs by delivering an experience that instills trust and encourages the ethical and passionate pursuit of justice.
We handle all injury cases on a contingency basis, which means we advance all the costs necessary to pursue your claim, and we only charge you a fee if and when there is a successful result.
Our Ohio spinal injury attorneys and team have successfully represented clients for nearly 30 years. We have intimate knowledge of Ohio’s personal injury laws and how to obtain maximum compensation from all insurance coverages and policies for each client’s unique recovery needs.
Your complete recovery is essential, and you are worth the fight. Getting your life back on track means not giving up on the process. We won’t either. Contact us today to learn more.
What Type of Compensation is Available After a Spinal Cord Injury
When a person’s negligent actions cause an accident that results in injury, injured individuals can file a claim against them to obtain financial compensation.
The most common damages available in these claims include:
- Medical expenses, including hospitalizations, surgery, and physical therapy expenses.
- Lost income, bonuses, wages, and other benefits.
- Loss of earning capacity; if the injury is severe, you cannot return to the same line of work.
- Pain and suffering.
- Emotional distress.
- Loss of consortium.
- Permanent impairment or disfigurement.
At Oliver Law Office, our personal injury attorneys in Columbus understand our clients may require different levels of compensation based on several factors, as the impact of a spinal cord injury can vary significantly from one individual to another.
The compensation we pursue is unique to each case and is designed to address the specific needs and losses experienced by the injured person. To learn more about your legal rights and options to pursue a spinal cord injury claim against the liable party that caused your harm, contact our Columbus personal injury law firm today to schedule a free consultation.
What are the Different Types of Spinal Cord Injuries That Can Lead to a Claim?
The spinal cord is divided into four different sections, and the injury’s location directly impacts its severity.
The four types of injuries to the spinal cord include:
- Cervical
Cervical spinal cord injuries occur at the top of the spine, making these the most severe type of injury the spine can sustain. Nearly every area of the body is below a cervical spinal cord injury, so multiple bodily functions or all functions may be impacted.
- Thoracic
The rib cage protects the thoracic area of the spine, so these injuries are not as common though often serious. This type of injury can result in paralysis in the lower portion of the body, although the arms and hands are not usually impacted.
- Lumbar
The lumbar section of the spinal cord is much lower, so these injuries also affect the lower body, with the arms, hands, and shoulders generally unaffected.
- Sacral injuries
The lowest area of the spinal is the sacral region. Although these injuries will not generally cause paralysis, they can affect a person’s bladder and bowel function, and can also cause sexual dysfunction.
Although some of the above injuries are more serious than others, there is no such thing as a minor spinal cord injury. Any injury can result in high medical bills, lost income, and impairment for the rest of a person’s life. Accident victims have a right to file a claim against any negligent party that caused their injury, and we want to help. Contact our experienced spinal cord injury attorneys in Columbus today to discuss your claim during a free consultation.
What are the Most Common Ways Spinal Cord Injuries Occur in Ohio?
Catastrophic injuries, like spine injuries, can occur in multiple ways, including those caused by negligence. Some of the most common ways these incapacitating injuries occur may include, but are not limited to:
- Auto Accidents.
- Bicycle Accidents.
- Defective Products.
- Motorcycle Accidents.
- Pedestrian Accidents.
- Premises Liability Accidents.
- Truck Accidents.
- Uber/Lyft Crashes
No matter how your or your loved one’s spine injury occurred, if negligence was a factor, we want to help you pursue the compensation you deserve from the liable party. Contact our spinal cord injury lawyers in Columbus today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your claim.
Contact Our Skilled Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio, Today
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident caused by negligence in Ohio, contact our dedicated Columbus personal injury attorneys today. There is never a charge to speak with an attorney or any upfront or out-of-pocket costs to associate with our law firm in an injury or death matter.
Oliver Law Office is a client-focused law firm emphasizing the individualized needs of each client with personalized attention. We handle every case with confidence, courage, and determination. Please call us at (614)-220-9100 or fill out a Contact Us form so we can be in touch as soon as possible – let’s get started on your claim today.
meet the founder jami s. oliver
When Jami Oliver launched her own firm in 2000, she did so with one simple idea in mind: to seek justice for those who have been hurt, injured, or wronged due to the negligence of others. While she’s won numerous awards and accolades in the years since, her philosophy hasn’t changed. If you need an attorney who can advocate for you after an accident, product recall, or other tragedy, the Oliver Law Office should be your first choice.
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