Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Hamilton, Ontario

In my work as a spinal cord injury lawyer, I have seen firsthand the devastating impacts that spinal cord injuries have on individuals and entire families. Within only moments after an accident, life changes. Once fiercely independent people become reliant on others for even basic needs in a split second, and it is even more devastating when the accident was preventable. 

Irreversible, catastrophic physical injuries are often accompanied by profound psychological, professional, and social consequences. Unfortunately, suffering a spinal cord injury is also the beginning of an expensive, life-long treatment and adjustment process.

What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?

The vast majority of spinal cord injuries happen in auto accidents, but they can also happen at work or at home. A spinal cord injury can be extremely painful, especially when it comes to those involving disk herniation or bulging disks, and the most serious could result in partial paralysis (paraplegia) or total paralysis (quadriplegia.)

Hamilton Paralysis Injury Lawyers

Paralysis is a life-altering injury, and one that may require additional services beyond the initial medical treatment. When these events happen, it is critical that victims do everything they can to protect themselves, their families and get the care they need. Derek Wilson is a paralysis injury lawyer who knows the other side’s case before they even present it. We know what the insurance companies are going to say and what they’re thinking, so we come prepared.

What Is the Cost of Spinal Cord Injuries?

People who suffer spinal cord injuries will face a lifetime of costs associated with their injuries, both in terms of medical treatment and care and in quality of life. In just the first year alone, minor spinal cord injuries can incur a net cost of half a million dollars, and more severe injuries will cost much more. 

According to a 2013 study that examined the lifetime cost of spinal cord injury in Canada, one can expect to spend $1.5 million for incomplete paraplegia injuries all the way up to $3.0 million for complete tetraplegia.  

Some of the direct financial costs associated with permanent, debilitating spinal cord injury include:

• Mobility aids 
• Home modifications to widen hallways and doorways or to install chair lifts or elevators
• Specialized vans or family vehicles
• Attendant care or household help if required

Equally devastating are the physical and emotional consequences of spinal cord injuries. Many people with spinal cord injury  will develop severe psychosocial issues in response to their injuries. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and adjustment disorders are just some of the very real invisible injuries that are faced by people with spinal injuries.

Traumatic spinal cord injuries, especially those resulting in quadriplegia or paraplegia, can affect one’s functioning not only of their arms and legs and torso but also impacts their pelvic organs, including bladder and bowel and sexual function. Although some individuals do recover partial capacity to perform certain daily activities, even semi-permanent loss of function in these important areas of one’s life makes it extremely difficult to experience the same levels of joy, interaction, and interpersonal relationships that they once did. Many people are unable to participate in the professional, social, or recreational activities they enjoyed before their accident. 

Playing ball with your family or teaching your child to ice skate may no longer be possible with a spinal injury, and this is why you may need to call an experienced spinal injury lawyer who will help you to properly identify all your needs and guide you through the process of estimating future care costs. We can’t change what’s happened to you, but we can make sure that, from this point on, you’re covered.

How Can Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Derek Wilson Help?

As a spinal cord injury lawyer, I know how to go up against the big insurance companies. This spinal cord injury law firm knows both sides of the table. That means we know how insurance companies think and we know how to get you the compensation that you deserve, and that separates us from other Hamilton paraplegic lawyers.

My goal as a Hamilton spinal cord injury lawyer is to work to get you protected financially so that you can focus on beginning the process of rebuilding your life after spinal injury. If you or a member of your family is dealing with a spinal cord injury, it’s time to have a conversation about your options.

My office uses a contingency fee structure, which means that I do not get paid unless I am successful in obtaining you compensation. This also means I do not take on cases I am not confident in being able to build a strong claim around. You can learn more about contingency fees and your rights and expectations about this common fee structure in the Law Society’s Contingency fees: What you need to know information guide.

When you reach out to my office, your intake will be conducted by one of my law clerks, who will pass on your information to me. If your intake indicates that your situation might benefit from legal representation, we will ask you to schedule a longer consultation with me. I’ll ask you to share more of your story with me, and together we can talk about your options. Because I worked for insurance companies in the past, I know what it takes to get results that are fair. Call us at 855-769-0418, or get in touch online to schedule a free consultation. As a spinal cord injury lawyer, I know how to go