Accidents that Cause Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can happen in just about any type of accident. However, some are more likely to cause spinal trauma than others. These include:
- Vehicle Accidents: These are a leading cause, especially in high-speed crashes and rollovers.
- Motorcycle Accidents: Riders are especially vulnerable to severe injuries because of the lack of protection.
- Falls: Slips and falls or accidents at work can lead to serious spinal trauma.
- Sports Injuries: Contact sports and extreme activities can sometimes cause damage to the back and spine.
- Acts of Violence: Physical assaults and gunshot wounds are well-documented causes of spinal injuries.
Whatever caused your injury, it’s important to identify who’s responsible. We’ll investigate thoroughly and make sure your story gets heard.
Types of Spinal Injuries
Complete vs. Incomplete
Spinal injuries can vary widely in severity and impact. Some are less severe than others, and each requires certain types of medical care. There are two main categories of spinal injuries — complete and incomplete.
Complete injuries cause a full loss of motor function and sensation below the injury site. In these cases, both sides of the body are equally affected. However, with incomplete injuries, some sensation and movement are still possible below the injury. The degree of impairment varies, depending on the exact location of the injury and how bad it is.
Knowing the Injury Type Matters
When the time comes to file a claim for your spinal trauma in hopes of collecting compensation, it’s important to understand the type of injury you’re suffering. Each comes with its own unique set of challenges, treatment plans, and long-term needs. Our attorneys take the time to understand your specific injury and work with your medical team to make sure your case reflects the full scope of your needs.
What You Can Be Compensated For
Spinal cord injuries come with serious expenses and, often, major life changes. While the exact type of compensation you can receive will depend on the details of your case, most victims can recover reimbursement for:
- Medical bills (present and future)
- Lost wages
- Diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Home and/or vehicle modifications.
Pursuing compensation is as much about securing your future as it is about covering your current expenses. We work tirelessly to make sure you get the financial support you need to move forward after a spinal injury.
How Denver Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Can Help
When you’re recovering from spinal trauma, the last thing you should be worrying about is handling the legal issues involved with your accident. That’s where a personal injury attorney comes in. Their job is to take the legal burden off of your shoulders and help you through every step of the process.
Your lawyer will dig into the details of your case to collect evidence and talk to witnesses. They’ll find what you need to prove your case and hold the people who caused your injury accountable for their actions.
Attorneys also know how insurance companies operate and the tactics they use to reduce or deny claims or to get the victim to take a fast lowball offer. Your legal team will negotiate with insurance to get you a fair offer. If a settlement can’t be reached, they’ll be prepared to argue your case in court to a judge or jury.
The right legal support can make all the difference. We’re here to fight to defend your rights and protect your future.
Why Choose Us?
Dedicated Focus
Our team knows personal injury law inside and out. We focus specifically on personal injury cases so our clients can receive focused and knowledgeable representation. This allows us to stay updated on the latest legal strategies and developments as they relate to injury cases.
Client-Centered Approach
With the understanding that every case is different, we emphasize personal attention. By being selective with our caseload, our firm ensures every client gets the time, resources, and dedication their case deserves. With this approach, we’re able to foster strong attorney-client relationships built on trust and open communication.
Proven Track Record
Our firm’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its history of securing favorable outcomes for our clients. Notably, we achieved a $380,000 jury verdict in a challenging case that involved a client who wasn’t wearing a seat belt in a high-speed car crash. This proves our ability to effectively handle complicated legal scenarios.
Strong Legal Team
With years of combined experience, Born & McCaffrey, PC, brings a wealth of knowledge to every case. Mike Born has dedicated his entire legal career to representing accident victims across Colorado, while Pete McCaffrey is recognized for his unwavering commitment to justice in personal injury law.
FAQs
When you find yourself dealing with a spinal cord injury claim, it’s normal to have questions. Here are some of the more common ones we hear from our clients.
The timeline differs based on factors like the complexity of the case, the severity of the injury, and whether the insurance company is willing to negotiate. Some cases settle in just a few months, but others can take up to a year or more, particularly if they have to go to trial. We work diligently to resolve your case as quickly as possible without compromising your ability to collect the payout you’re entitled to.
Not necessarily. While it’s true that some cases do have to go to trial to reach a fair settlement, more often than not personal injury claims settle out of court during negotiations with the insurance company. However, if the insurer refuses to offer you a fair amount, taking the matter to court might be your best bet. We’ll help you make informed decisions every step of the way, regardless of whether your case goes to trial or not.
At Born & McCaffrey, PC, we work on a contingency fee basis. This means you don’t pay us any upfront costs. Our fees come from a percentage of your settlement or verdict, and if we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. This way, you don’t have to worry about scraping together the money to pay a lawyer and can focus on your treatments and recovery instead.
Colorado follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you’re less than 50% responsible for the accident, you can still recover compensation. However, your amount will be reduced by your percentage of fault. Because of this, insurance companies do whatever they can to push as much fault onto you as possible. We’ll fight to make sure you don’t take any unfair blame for your injury.
If the at-fault party doesn’t have enough (or any) insurance, you might still have options. We’ll explore other potential sources of compensation, such as your own uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage or third-party liability. We’ll help you figure out the best way to file your claim, even in cases where the person who caused your injury isn’t insured.
In cases where the injured person is incapacitated or otherwise unable to represent themselves, family members are allowed to file a claim on their behalf. We can help you understand the legal requirements and walk you through the process of acting as your loved one’s representative.
Spinal cord injuries tend to be complicated, but you don’t have to navigate them by yourself. If you still have questions or need personalized advice, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help you understand your rights and options.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
Spinal cord injuries are a lot to deal with when you’re facing physical pain, emotional challenges, and heavy financial stress. You deserve to focus on healing while an attorney handles your legal case. Our team will work tirelessly to build a strong case for you and go after the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
You deserve to focus on healing while we take care of the legal matters. Contact Born & McCaffrey, PC, today at (303) 800-6996 for a free consultation.
ATTORNEY MICHAEL BORN
Michael has represented well over a thousand injury victims in his career. He has litigated 500 court cases. He has tried cases in counties all over Colorado. He has briefed and argued appeals in the appellate courts. This experience ultimately led to him leaving the big firm life to form Born & McCaffrey in order to provide a more client centered and personal representation than a large law firm is able to provide. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
Born and Mccaffrey did a spectacular job handling my case. I was completely unequipped to handle anything of this sort on my own and Michael did an amazing job at communicating to me what exactly was happening during each step of the process while making sure I was well prepared. I feel so much better having this all behind me and can’t thank the firm enough for their countless hours of work and negotiation on my behalf. — A. Hernandez
I recently had the opportunity to work with my attorney on a car accident case, and I am incredibly impressed with the outcome. Overall, I would highly recommend my attorney Peter to anyone in need of legal assistance for a car accident. Their professionalism, dedication, and knowledge made a challenging situation much more manageable, and I am grateful for their hard work and commitment to my case. — V. Cano
Mr. Born has been great with my case from the first phone call! Very knowledgeable and prompt when returning calls with answers to my questions. I never felt like I was just another case; he provided individualized care and gave me the information I needed to know the next steps to assure the best result for my injuries! — J. Cruz
I had an accident about almost a year ago and the fault insurance didn’t want to pay the entire bill. It’s been amazing working with them I really didn’t have to worry about a thing. Got everything settled and didn’t have to pay anything out of my pocket. Thank you very much to these gentleman!! — A. Gomez
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