The spine can be amazingly flexible, but at the same time remarkably fragile. An ordinary fall-down accident can lead to a spinal injury, such as a herniated disc. After such an injury, the person's life may be forever changed. We understand how devastating a spinal cord injury can be.
Accidents that involve incredible force, such as a truck collision, a motorcycle accident, or a fall from a ladder, can lead to a permanent loss not only of spinal flexibility but also the loss of movement in the limbs due to paralysis. Other common causes of spinal cord injury are acts of violence and sports, especially diving. Each year, about 7,800 people sustain spinal cord injuries in the United States, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association. About 400,000 people are living with spinal cord injury.
If you or a loved one sustained a spinal cord injury, you may be eligible for compensation for loss of consortium, loss of income and mental anguish and emotional distress, among other potential damages. Turn to Metzger Wickersham for a free and confidential consultation. If we represent you, a spinal cord injury attorney can fight for the full compensation to which you are entitled.
Spinal injuries can lead to chronic pain and other symptoms that make life miserable. At Metzger Wickersham, we often work with medical experts to assist our clients' cases. With spinal cord injuries, we also may retain experts in physical and vocational rehabilitation, as well as a live care planner.
Depending on the circumstances, we may help you obtain Social Security Disability benefits, or medical assistance through the state of Pennsylvania. We may help you set up a special needs trust. Our firm works aggressively and thoroughly to help clients.
At Metzger Wickersham, serving Harrisburg, Shippensburg, Lancaster, York, and Wilkes-Barre and communities throughout Pennsylvania, a spinal cord injury attorney can fight for your rights if you or a loved one has sustained an injury. Contact us today. Our attorneys have more than 100 years of combined legal experience to put to work on your behalf. Call 1-800-WIN-WIN-1 (1-800-946-9461) today.
Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless you win.
