Quadriplegia injuries can be devastating. These injuries can be even more painful if the result of someone else’s negligence. An experienced Philadelphia quadriplegia injury lawyer from Marrone Law Firm, LLC could help you determine your legal options for pursuing compensation. Call us today to get in touch with a skilled paralysis attorney who can answer all of your questions.
Successful quadriplegia injury cases require a plaintiff to prove negligence. Negligence refers to situations in which an individual, like a driver in a car accident, or a collective entity, like a company that made a faulty product, has acted in such a way that they can be held legally responsible for an injury. There are typically four components to proving negligence.
The defendant, the person or entity the plaintiff believes is responsible for their injury, must first be shown to have had a duty of care or legal responsibility to the injured individual. For example, a driver has a responsibility to follow the speed limit, and a doctor has a responsibility to perform surgery within the procedure’s applicable standards of care.
The next step in the legal process requires proving the defendant failed to meet their duty of care. For example, evidence that a driver was speeding or that a doctor violated a hospital policy during a medical procedure would help establish a breach of duty of care.
Once a duty of care and its breach have been established, the defendant must demonstrate that the breach caused their injury.
After all the above steps have been accomplished, a plaintiff must show exactly what damages they have suffered. These damages should be laid out in a recoverable way using records of all relevant financial expenses, including lost wages, medical bills, ongoing costs, accessibility renovations, etc. Damages that do not have a specific monetary cost, such as pain and suffering, can be considered as well.
A knowledgeable attorney could review your case and help you complete all the necessary actions to receive compensation for your injuries.
Through investigation, a lawyer could find evidence that establishes a duty of care has been breached. This might involve interviewing witnesses and acquiring expert testimony, evaluating written records and video recordings, and working with other investigators to consider forensic evidence to establish the details of an incident.
Once a breach of duty of care has been established, a Philadelphia lawyer could identify the link between that breach and a quadriplegia injury. In some cases, the defendant may only be found partially responsible. If the injured person shares liability for their injury, they can still receive compensation as long as their fault is less than 51%.
Finally, a lawyer could make sure that all damages are thoroughly considered when determining compensation, including ongoing medical treatments, psychiatric care, personal care assistants, and home renovations to allow for accessibility.
The aftermath of a quadriplegia injury can be overwhelming, but you are not alone. If you are looking for a dedicated Philadelphia quadriplegia injury lawyer, call Marrone Law Firm, LLC. Our compassionate attorneys are ready to answer your questions and ensure you feel confident exploring your legal options.