Spinal cord injuries are classified by location (cervical, thoracic, lumbar) and completeness. Complete injuries result in total loss of function below the injury site, while incomplete injuries may allow some sensation or movement.
How Head-On Collisions Cause Spinal Cord Injuries
The violent force of a head-on collision can cause catastrophic damage to the spine. The impact can fracture vertebrae, herniate discs, and damage the delicate spinal cord – potentially resulting in partial or complete paralysis.
- ✓Cervical spinal injuries (quadriplegia/tetraplegia)
- ✓Thoracic spinal injuries (paraplegia)
- ✓Lumbar spine injuries affecting legs and lower body
- ✓Incomplete spinal cord injuries with partial function
- ✓Central cord syndrome and other incomplete syndromes
Lifetime Costs of Spinal Cord Injuries
The lifetime cost of a spinal cord injury can exceed $5 million for high cervical injuries. Our lawyers work with life care planners and economists to calculate every expense you'll face, including medical treatment, rehabilitation, attendant care, adaptive equipment, and home/vehicle modifications.
We also fight for compensation for lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life. Spinal cord injury cases from head-on collisions frequently result in settlements of $2-10 million or more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average settlement for spinal cord injury from a head-on collision?▼
Spinal cord injury settlements typically range from $500,000 for less severe injuries to $10 million+ for complete paralysis requiring lifetime care. The settlement depends on injury level, completeness, age, and impact on earning capacity.
Can I recover from a spinal cord injury?▼
Recovery depends on the injury's severity and location. Incomplete injuries may show improvement with intensive rehabilitation. Our lawyers ensure your settlement accounts for both current treatment and future medical advances.
What damages can I claim for a spinal cord injury?▼
You can claim medical expenses (past and future), rehabilitation costs, adaptive equipment, home modifications, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life.
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