Suffering a spinal cord injury can impact your everyday life, making it difficult to reach for your coffee cup, play with your children, or simply stand up and sit down. These life-changing consequences can be even more frustrating when caused by someone else’s negligence. With the support and guidance of a trusted attorney, you don’t have to face these challenges alone. You can focus on recovery and get the help you need to pursue full compensation and justice for your losses.
Our personal injury attorneys at Mandelbaum Barrett PC bring decades of spine injury litigation experience to your case. We work closely with neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to document the precise nature of your injury—whether it’s a herniated disc, vertebral fracture, or spinal cord damage—and its specific impact on your life. This precision, combined with our thorough understanding of state law, allows us to pursue compensation that addresses your current and long-term needs of living with a spine injury.
How to Prove Fault in a Spinal Injury Claim
Spinal cord injuries bring unique challenges, including proving liability. Whether you were involved in a car accident, slip-and-fall, or a victim of a defective product, your claim must prove the liable party owed you a duty to care for your safety, breached that duty, and directly caused the accident and your injuries. Our dedicated attorneys conduct a thorough investigation to gather evidence that demonstrates these points, including the following:
Collecting this evidence can be difficult without a lawyer. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, we consider every detail and work hard to build a strong claim that gives you the best chance of achieving a fair settlement.
- Medical records: Your comprehensive medical records are essential to proving your injury’s existence, its severity, and its direct relation to the accident. They can show your emergency room visits, treatment plans, and notes from your doctors.
- Witness testimony: Testimony from professionals, like medical professionals and accident reconstructionists, can provide valuable insight into how your injuries occurred, the treatment you need, and how your injury will impact your life.
- Eyewitness testimony: Eyewitness testimony provides an objective view of the accident, which can clarify important details, confirm your story, and establish liability.
- Police report: The police report contains an official account of the accident, including important details, like the time, location, and conditions involved. It can also include information about fault and witness statements.
- Photos and videos: Photos of the vehicles, the surrounding area, your injuries, and video footage of the accident from surveillance cameras or dashcams can help establish liability and visualize the circumstances that led to the accident.
What Damages May You Recover for Your Spinal Injury?
The spinal cord plays a role in nearly every human function, so even the smallest injury can require long-term care and affect every aspect of your life. In addition to the physical pain, medical bills, and the emotional toll your injury can take on your life make recovery even more stressful. We understand the challenges you face and fight tirelessly to secure full compensation for your losses, which may include the following types of damages:
Economic Damages
Economic damages are those with an objective monetary value, such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and home modifications. Using all the bills, invoices, receipts, and pay stubs related to your injury, we can accurately calculate these damages to make you whole again. Spinal injuries often qualify as serious injuries under New Jersey law, allowing for additional compensation.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are more challenging to calculate than economic damages due to their subjective, non-monetary value. They often include pain and suffering, emotional distress, reduced quality of life, and loss of consortium. Having a lawyer’s help ensures you understand your claim’s true value instead of settling for a lowball offer from insurance companies.
How Can a Lawyer Help With Your Spinal Injury Claim?
The aftermath of suffering a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence can be overwhelming, and you may not know how to protect your rights. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Our trusted lawyers at Mandelbaum Barrett PC handle every aspect of your claim, including the following, so you can focus on what matters most—healing:
In addition to managing every element of your claim with careful attention, we work efficiently to file your claim within New Jersey’s two-year statute of limitations. In this way, our support allows you to take advantage of your opportunity to seek justice without the stress of the legal process on your shoulders.
- Thoroughly investigating your case to gather and preserve evidence
- Interviewing witnesses
- Using our legal knowledge to answer your questions
- Identifying the liable party or parties
- Accurately calculating your claim’s value
- Providing Spanish-speaking services
- Navigating complex state laws that impact your claim
- Negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf
- Taking your claim to court if needed
Schedule a Free Consultation With the Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers at Mandelbaum Barrett PC
If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you need legal advocates who understand the profound impact these injuries have on your daily life. At Mandelbaum Barrett PC, our attorneys work closely with medical specialists to document every aspect of your injury, from immediate treatment needs to long-term rehabilitation requirements. With this collaborative mentality and commitment to excellence, we ensure your compensation reflects your full reality.
With decades of experience handling personal injury claims, our experienced attorneys include Certified Civil Trial Attorney Andrew Bronsnick and Co-Chair Joseph J. Peters. We approach each spine injury case with innovative strategies and personalized solutions. Whether your injury resulted from a vehicle collision, workplace accident, or dangerous property condition, we’ll navigate New Jersey’s complex personal injury laws while you focus on your recovery. Contact us today at (973) 585-5100 or through our contact form to schedule your FREE consultation.