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Vocational Rehabilitation and Lost Earnings in SCI Cases

Spinal cord injuries often end careers or require significant vocational changes. Our lawyers work with vocational experts to calculate lost earning capacity and fight for full economic damages.

📅Updated: January 30, 2026
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Understanding Vocational Rehab & Loss of Earning Capacity SCI

Spinal cord injuries often end careers or require significant vocational changes. Our lawyers work with vocational experts to calculate lost earning capacity and fight for full economic damages.

  • Immediate medical stabilization is critical after spinal trauma
  • Early intervention can prevent secondary damage
  • Comprehensive documentation supports maximum compensation
  • Life care planning ensures future needs are addressed

Medical Evidence and Documentation

Spinal cord injury cases require extensive medical documentation to prove injury severity, prognosis, and lifetime care needs. Our team works with leading medical experts to build compelling evidence.

  • MRI and CT imaging showing spinal cord damage
  • ASIA classification of injury completeness
  • Neurological assessments documenting deficits
  • Life care plans projecting future medical needs
  • Vocational evaluations of lost earning capacity

Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injury victims deserve compensation that accounts for the catastrophic, lifelong impact of their injuries. We fight for maximum recovery covering all damages.

  • Emergency care, surgeries, and hospitalization
  • Lifetime medical care and monitoring
  • Rehabilitation and physical therapy
  • Wheelchair, adaptive equipment, and vehicles
  • Home modifications for accessibility
  • Attendant care and nursing services
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

Why Choose Our Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers?

Spinal cord injury cases require specialized expertise and resources. Insurance companies aggressively defend these high-value claims - you need attorneys with the experience and resources to fight back.

  • Dedicated catastrophic injury practice
  • Network of top medical and vocational experts
  • Experience with life care planning and economics
  • Trial-ready approach that maximizes settlements
  • No fee unless we win your case
  • Resources to take on major insurance companies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a life care plan for spinal cord injury?

A life care plan is a comprehensive document outlining all future medical, rehabilitation, equipment, and care needs with projected costs. It's essential for calculating fair settlement value.

What home modifications are needed for spinal cord injury?

Common modifications include wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, modified kitchens, stairlifts or elevators, and smart home technology for independence.

What is attendant care for SCI patients?

Attendant care includes assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing, eating, transfers, and medical care. Quadriplegics often require 24/7 care; paraplegics may need part-time assistance.

What rehabilitation is needed for spinal cord injury?

Rehabilitation includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy (for high injuries), psychological counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and adaptive skills training.

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