Bonita Springs Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from preventable accidents or circumstances in Bonita Springs can cause a whirlwind of physical, emotional, and financial turmoil. They often lead to impaired quality of life and necessitate expensive and prolonged medical treatment.

If you or your loved one's SCI happened due to another party's wrongful conduct, you may recover substantial compensation for your losses.

Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, can help you. Our Bonita Springs spinal cord injury attorneys represent individuals in Bonita Springs who sustained SCIs because of someone else's careless, reckless, or intentional actions. Contact us to learn what we can do to get you the compensation you deserve from at-fault parties and insurance companies.

A Knowledgeable SCI Legal Team in Bonita Springs

At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we understand the devastating impact an SCI can have on your life. Our team has built a reputation for our personalized representation and hard-earned victories in SCI cases.

Our record of securing significant settlements, court judgments, and jury verdicts doesn't guarantee results, but it does attest to our unwavering commitment to fighting for the justice and compensation you deserve.

Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, has offices at 9220 Bonita Beach Rd. SE to serve accident victims and their loved ones in Bonita Springs. Visit us today or contact us online or by phone to talk with an experienced legal professional about your SCI case.

Rights to Compensation for SCIs in Bonita Springs

If your SCI resulted from someone else's carelessness, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing, Florida law entitles you to hold them liable for monetary damages.

Who Can You Hold Liable?

Liability for SCIs can rest with any individual, business, government institution, or other legal entity at fault for causing your trauma. Other parties may share that responsibility if they have a legal obligation to answer for an at-fault party's actions. Insurance companies, for example, often issue liability insurance coverage to pay for the harm someone causes through negligence or intentional misconduct.

There is no restriction on how many liable parties you can seek compensation from. When the law and evidence permit, you can pursue monetary damages from multiple parties. At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, our experienced SCI lawyers can explore the facts to identify all parties who may owe compensation for your losses.

Potential Compensation for SCI Victims in Bonita Springs

An SCI can cause numerous physical, emotional, and financial difficulties. You have the right to seek compensation for all of them, including payment for:

• Past and future medical expenses.
• Rehabilitation costs.
• Other expenses related to living with an SCI.
• Past and future lost income and job benefits if an SCI prevents you from working.
• Physical pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress.
• Diminished quality of life and life expectancy.
• Loss of consortium with a spouse or intimate partner.
• Loss of independence, mobility, or bodily function.

Under Florida law, you may also receive punitive damages, which Florida courts can award in cases of particularly egregious wrongdoing by an at-fault party.

If your loved one has tragically died due to complications from an SCI, you can seek wrongful death damages, including compensation for the forfeiture of their income, services, financial support, companionship, and consortium, as well as your emotional anguish and certain financial costs and losses.

At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we pursue the maximum possible compensation for losses you have suffered because of an SCI. By meticulously examining the evidence, we accurately evaluate your damage to ensure that any action we take on your behalf seeks the highest payment allowable under Florida law.

Potential Causes of SCIs in Bonita Springs

SCIs can result from various accidents and incidents in Bonita Springs. At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we routinely represent clients who have SCIs and other severe injuries due to the following circumstances:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Car, truck, bus, motorcycle, pedestrian, and bicycle accidents are the leading causes of SCIs in Florida and nationwide. A crash resulting in an SCI can happen anywhere in Bonita Springs, whether it is a pileup on Interstate 75, a T-bone collision at a Terry Street intersection, or a tragic mishap on a neighborhood street in Bell Villa.

Anyone at fault for a crash may owe compensation to a victim who sustains an SCI, including careless drivers, automotive manufacturers, and government road agencies.

Preventable Falls

In Bonita Springs, any fall can result in an SCI. Falls from a height, such as from a ladder at home, scaffolding on a construction site, or a playground jungle gym, can cause traumatic spinal cord damage, as can slipping and falling on a wet tile floor or taking a tumble because of cracked pavement in a shopping center parking lot.

Bonita Springs property owners, tenants, and managers are responsible for protecting visitors from fall hazards. They can face liability if they fail to maintain that duty and someone sustains an SCI.

Sports and Recreation Injuries

Athletes and active individuals of any age can sustain spinal cord damage while training, competing, or recreating in Bonita Springs. High-impact sports and activities, such as football, gymnastics, soccer, lacrosse, or skateboarding, may expose participants to a risk of spinal cord trauma, especially if they do not have proper supervision or equipment.

Depending on the circumstances, a coach, referee, school, athletic organization, facility owner, or equipment manufacturer could bear some responsibility and face liability for damages in the event of a sports-related SCI.

Violent Crime

Bonita Springs is a relatively safe city, according to Lee County Sheriff's Office statistics. Violent crime can and does happen here, however, including shootings, assaults, and domestic violence. Any such violent incident carries the potential risk of causing an SCI to the victim.

In those cases, the law may permit the victim to pursue compensation from the criminal perpetrator and others whose negligent conduct facilitated or enabled the crime.

Medical Malpractice

No one should suffer an SCI in Bonita Springs because of a medical provider's mistakes. Damage to a patient's spinal cord can occur because of an error during surgery, a failure to diagnose an illness, a mistake during childbirth, or the negligent performance of a procedure such as chiropractic manipulation. If you or a loved one sustained an SCI after seeking medical treatment in Bonita Springs, the provider and their liability insurer may owe you significant compensation.

The categories above reflect common examples of causes of SCIs in Bonita Springs, but this is not a complete list. Whatever the reason, the experienced SCI lawyers at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, have the resources, knowledge, and commitment to secure the justice you deserve and the money you require to pay for your care and move forward with your life.

We Fight Your Insurance Battles for You After a Bonita Springs SCI

Insurance coverage is crucial to addressing the immense costs of treatment, rehabilitation, and adaptation to changed life circumstances common in SCI cases. Your health insurance, auto policy, or other coverage (if you carry it) might cover some of those costs. But even if they do, living with an SCI often involves significant changes to your home, work, and life that your insurance may not pay for.

In most Bonita Springs SCI cases, the party at fault will carry liability insurance coverage, which should pay for the full scope of your compensable losses, including medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Unfortunately, insurers—especially liability insurers—often fight hard to avoid paying the full damages an SCI victim suffers. According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, this is because the lifetime costs of living with an SCI can run into millions of dollars. This enormous potential liability makes insurance companies far from eager to give you the money you need and deserve.

To protect their bottom lines, insurers can deploy many tactics to reduce the value of your claim or justify an outright claim denial. To avoid paying up, they may dispute the severity of your injuries, question the necessity of specific treatments, and even attempt to shift blame onto you.

They may also try to pressure you to take steps that can undermine your rights, such as insisting you disclose far more about your medical history than they have the right to see or give a recorded interview with an insurance adjuster who will ask you loaded questions to trick you into saying something damaging to your claim.

At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we know how to counter these tactics and negotiate with insurers to ensure you get the compensation you deserve. We handle all aspects of your insurance claims on your behalf, including claim investigation and preparation, follow-up, negotiations, and settlements.

Dealing with your injuries and their consequences is difficult. You don't need the added stress of dealing with insurance companies. We relieve you of the burden of insurance concerns, freeing you to focus on your health and well-being. We fight doggedly to ensure insurance companies—yours and the party at fault—treat you fairly and pay what they owe.

Protect Your Rights After an SCI in Bonita Springs

After sustaining an SCI, protecting your rights and maximizing your chances of receiving full compensation for your losses is vital. Here are some tips:

Follow Your Treatment Plan

Recovering from and adapting to life with an SCI often involves a complex medical treatment regimen that may include surgeries, medications, and various physical, psychological, and occupational therapies. Following your doctor's instructions and treatment plan promotes your health and well-being and protects your legal rights.

If you decide to claim compensation from a liable party, providing evidence that you diligently followed your treatment plan can strengthen your case and prevent insurance companies from arguing that you bear some blame for your current health condition or future medical needs.

Do Not Accept a Quick Insurance Settlement

Insurance companies often try to minimize the amount they must pay for SCIs. If an insurer offers you a quick settlement of your claim—especially if you have not filed a claim or spoken with a lawyer—do not agree or sign anything. Any offer you receive will be far less than your damages' true value.

Let an experienced SCI attorney respond and handle settlement negotiations on your behalf. Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, often get our clients far more than insurers initially offered.

Hire an Experienced SCI Lawyer Immediately

Hiring an attorney as soon as possible can greatly increase your chances of securing full compensation.

Experienced SCI attorneys, such as those at Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, can protect your rights by:

• Investigating your accident and collecting evidence.
• Identifying all potential sources of compensation.
• Handling all correspondence and negotiations with insurance companies.
• Filing the necessary legal paperwork.
• Representing you in court, if necessary.
• Advising you about important decisions.

Knowing you have a skilled lawyer can significantly reduce your stress and anxiety after sustaining an SCI. A lawyer will handle all legal tasks while you focus on your recovery.

At Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, we understand the financial strain an SCI can cause you and your loved ones. We offer free consultations to explain your rights and legal options without any financial obligation and work on contingency, meaning you pay nothing up-front. We receive payment when we successfully obtain compensation.

Contact an Experienced Bonita Springs SCI Lawyer Today

You do not deserve to face the challenges of an SCI in Bonita Springs alone. An experienced SCI lawyer can fight to get you the money you need to cover your expenses and plan for the future.

To learn more about your rights and options, contact Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers, PA, today, or call our Bonita Springs office at (239) 307-2634 for your free consultation with a Bonita Springs personal injury lawyer.