Spinal Cord Injuries from Car Accidents in Georgia
Spinal cord injuries from car accidents are among the most catastrophic a person can suffer. Permanent paralysis, loss of sensation, and a lifetime of medical complications. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries in the United States.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
Complete: Total loss of function below injury. Incomplete: Some function remains.
Cervical (C1-C7): Quadriplegia. Thoracic (T1-T12): Paraplegia. Lumbar/Sacral: Varying leg weakness and dysfunction.
Lifetime Costs
High cervical quadriplegia: first-year ~$1.15M, annual ~$200K, lifetime $5M+. Paraplegia: first-year ~$560K, annual ~$75K. Total case values regularly exceed $10 million.
Compensation
Under O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-4: emergency surgery, ICU, rehabilitation, wheelchair and adaptive equipment, home and vehicle modifications, lost wages, pain and suffering. Punitive damages with no cap if driver was intoxicated (O.C.G.A. Section 51-12-5.1).
Why You Need an Experienced Attorney
Life care planners, vocational experts, medical experts, accident reconstruction, and economists. The Wetherington Law Firm has the resources to build these multi-million dollar cases.
Contact the Wetherington Law Firm
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident in Georgia, contact the Wetherington Law Firm today for a free, confidential consultation. Our experienced attorneys have the resources and knowledge to investigate your claim, build a strong case, and fight aggressively for the full compensation you deserve. We work exclusively on contingency, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case.
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