What damages can a spinal cord injury claim include?
Rehabilitation costs, emergency treatment, mobility equipment, lost earning capacity, medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering may be part of a claim. Atlanta Auto Law reviews the medical record and financial losses before discussing eligible damages. The available damages depend on the collision facts and supporting evidence.
How is a spinal cord injury claim matched to the medical record before work starts?
The medical record is matched to the collision account, diagnosis, treatment, and claimed losses. We review emergency records, imaging, follow-up notes, rehabilitation records, and work information. That comparison helps identify gaps before insurance negotiations begin. Medical care remains a matter for the treating providers.
What should be ready before legal review starts?
Emergency records, medical bills, police information, insurer letters, wage records, and treatment details are useful at the first review. A complete file is not required before consultation. We can discuss what you have and identify the records that need to be gathered.
Which records help show lost earning capacity?
Employment records, wage information, job duties, medical restrictions, and treatment notes help show lost earning capacity. We compare those records with the injury and the work you performed before the crash. A treating provider addresses medical limits, while we handle the legal claim.
When should someone speak with a lawyer after a spinal cord injury?
Someone should seek legal advice after urgent medical needs are addressed and before signing an insurance release. Early review helps preserve accident records, medical information, and wage evidence. Atlanta Auto Law can discuss the claim even when treatment is still continuing.
Why can an early settlement offer be risky after a spinal injury?
An early settlement offer can overlook future treatment, rehabilitation, equipment, and work losses. A spinal cord injury record may develop as care continues, so the offer should be reviewed before acceptance. We examine the available evidence and explain what the release could affect.
Does a personal injury attorney deal with insurers and medical claims?
Yes, a personal injury attorney can communicate with insurers and coordinate medical claim information. Our team reviews insurer requests, settlement discussions, medical bills, and supporting records. Clients still make medical decisions with their providers, while we focus on the legal claim.