Learn how hiring the right professionals can affect your recovery and your ability to secure maximum compensation
Recovering from a spinal cord injury is a long and painful process, both physically and emotionally. In some cases, full physical recovery may actually be impossible, and victims will be left with permanent disabilities. However, this doesn’t mean that spinal cord injury victims should give up on achieving a high quality of life. They just need to find the right professionals to help them accomplish their goals:
Expert Physician: Obviously, a spinal cord injury is a very serious matter requiring expert treatment, ideally by a specialist. This helps ensure that the victim receives proper care, both in the immediate aftermath of the injury and in the future. An expert’s diagnosis of the injury, prognosis for recovery, and estimated cost of future care are all essential for ensuring that an appropriate amount of compensation is sought in any personal injury claims that may arise out of the injury.
Physical Therapist: Depending on the nature and severity of the injury, a spinal cord victim may be able to recover some of their lost strength and mobility with the help of a physical therapist. Physical therapy can also help injured individuals learn to use an adaptive device like a wheelchair.
Occupational Therapist: An occupational therapist’s job is to help injured individuals learn to handle daily tasks like dressing or personal care. This is essential for promoting independence.
Psychologist: Spinal cord injuries—particularly severe ones—often prompt emotional and mental turmoil as the victim struggles to adapt to their new circumstances. Feelings of depression, anger, and alienation are all common. Therapy can be very useful for working through these issues.
Home Aide: Often, spinal cord injury victims need a little extra help when they come home from the hospital. A home aide can help with daily needs such as dressing and hygiene, as well as with household chores. In the case of complete paralysis, a home aide may be needed for the rest of the victim’s life if they are to live independently.
Personal Injury Attorney: When spinal cord injuries are caused through the recklessness or negligence of another party, the victim deserves compensation. A skilled personal injury attorney can help ensure full and fair compensation is provided, which will in turn help the injured individual afford to hire all the other professionals whose services will be required to help with their recovery. Most personal injury attorneys—including The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker—work on a contingency fee basis. This allows injured victims to pursue legal actions without having to pay anything upfront. Instead, payment will only be required after compensation has been won.
If you would like to learn more about hiring The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker as your spinal cord injury attorney, please contact us at 800-333-0000 for a free consultation.
