Paralysis is a life-altering condition that can result from severe injury. When you are paralyzed, the impact on your life may be extensive. You may no longer be able to work in the same profession you worked in before your injury, your family life may change drastically, your health will be constantly monitored, and you may also need to make adaptations to your home. These are some of the damages that you may suffer from an injury resulting in paralysis.
If your injury was caused by another party’s negligence or misconduct, they should be held accountable for their actions, Malcolm Law can help you do that. For more information about how a Redmond personal injury attorney can help you, contact our compassionate legal team today. Our attorneys are dedicated to helping our clients get the justice they deserve and have extensive experience handling a variety of personal injury claims.
If you have been paralyzed in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, Malcolm Law can help you. We offer a free 30-minute initial consultation. Call us today at 206-659-9514 to schedule your free consultation.
Causes of Paralysis
Paralysis is a condition that impacts a person’s ability to move some or all parts of their body. It may be caused by a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or neurological condition. Common causes of injuries that result in paralysis include:
Can I Get Compensation if My Actions Contributed to the Accident That Caused My Paralysis?
Often, defendants will try to avoid liability for the consequences of their negligence by blaming their victim for their injury. Even if you think that you may have contributed to the accident that resulted in your paralysis, you may still be entitled to financial compensation. In Washington state, recovery of damages is based on contributory fault. That means that any fault attributed to you will only proportionately diminish the amount of damages awarded to you. For example, if you were found to be 10% at fault for your injury and you were awarded $100,000 in damages, you would receive $90,000. In Washington, contributory fault does not bar you from recovering damages. An experienced Redmond paralysis lawyer from Malcolm Law has the resources and the legal knowledge to defend your interests and reduce the proportion of fault attributed to you.
How Long Do I Have to File a Paralysis Claim in Redmond, WA?
Every state has a time limit within which injured victims of another’s party’s negligence can file a claim for financial compensation. In Washington state, the statute of limitation for taking action in a personal injury case is three years from the date of the accident that caused the injury. The earlier you contact an experienced Redmond spinal cord injury attorney, the more time your attorney will have to preserve and gather the evidence required to support your claim.
Contact the Redmond Paralysis Lawyers at Malcolm Law
If you have suffered an injury resulting in paralysis, we can help you get the financial compensation you need to take control of your life. Call 206-659-9514 to schedule your free 30-minute consultation with one of our experienced and compassionate Redmond paralysis lawyers.
