Paralysis

Paralysis of any kind can interfere with every aspect of your day-to-day life. If you or someone close to you has suffered paralysis due to the negligence of another party, it is important to seek legal guidance. At Arfaa Law Group, our experienced Baltimore paralysis lawyers have helped many victims pursue the compensation that they deserve for their harm. We can conduct a thorough investigation of your case and craft a strategy tailored to your situation. Obtaining compensation with the assistance of a catastrophic injury lawyer may be an important step on the road to recovery.

Paralysis can affect a single muscle group or an entire region of an individual’s body. Paraplegia refers to losing function in the lower part of the body, including the legs. Quadriplegia affects all four limbs, and the individual is essentially impaired from the neck down. Hemiplegia affects only one side of the body.

The human spine although strong is delicate at the same time and therefore highly susceptible to injury. Damage to the spine can have serious and long-term consequences. For example, physicians who operate on or near the spine adhere to a certain standard of care in order not to cause harm to the patient. Unfortunately, some instances of medical malpractice may lead to paralysis, such as a physician exerting too much force during labor and delivery, mistakes during neurological or orthopedic surgery, or a failure to recognize a spinal cord disease or stroke.

Most personal injury claims, whether they arise from a car accident, medical malpractice, a slip and fall, or another incident, are rooted in the theory of negligence. This cause of action is trigged when someone’s behavior deviates from what a reasonably prudent person would do in the same or similar circumstances and results in an injury to the victim. In order to establish negligence in a paralysis case, a plaintiff must show the following elements:

• The plaintiff was owed a duty of care by the defendant;

• The defendant breached that duty;

• The defendant’s breach was a direct cause of the accident; and

• Paralysis or other injuries resulted.

Paralysis victims often need life-long care and assistive devices, such as wheelchairs or walkers. Maryland law allows for victims and their families to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation costs, and pain and suffering. It is important to be aware that compensation may be available for both past and future damages, which can be critical for a paralysis victim who may need further procedures and treatment for many years to come.

The Baltimore paralysis attorneys at Arfaa Law Group recognize the physical, emotional, and financial toll that paralysis can take on a victim and their entire family. We have a thorough understanding of the law, and will apply our knowledge to the specific facts of your situation. Arfaa Law Group proudly represents paralysis victims and their families in Baltimore and surrounding areas. Call 410-889-1850 or contact us online for a free consultation with a personal injury or wrongful death attorney.