Did someone else’s negligence leave you or a loved one with a spinal cord injury in Tulsa? If so, you’re already facing a reality that few people can fully appreciate from the outside: paralysis, loss of function, grueling rehabilitation, and a lifetime of medical expenses and life adjustments. The financial and personal toll of this type of injury is enormous, and you need a legal team that understands what’s truly at stake to help with your recovery.
At Cain Law, our Tulsa personal injury lawyers have the experience, resources, and determination to pursue maximum spinal cord injury compensation on your behalf. We offer free initial consultations. Our team is available 24/7, and you won’t owe us a thing unless we recover compensation for you. Contact our law office today to get started with your free consultation.
Why Cain Law Is the Right Choice for Your Tulsa Spinal Cord Injury Case
At Cain Law, we know that spinal cord injury cases demand immediate action. From the moment you contact us, our rapid-response team can begin investigating your case. We’ll leverage our network of top local and national experts, which includes medical professionals, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and accident reconstructionists, to document your injuries and establish liability.
We’re available around the clock, we’ll travel to you if needed, and you won’t owe us a thing unless we win. With more than $250 million recovered for Oklahoma clients and over 100 years of collective experience, our team has what it takes to go up against the insurance companies. Don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what one former client had to say about working with us:
“This firm is nothing short of amazing. Throughout the entire process, I felt informed and up to date on everything going on. They were extremely straightforward and honest, and for that, I am appreciative. Highly recommend this firm for your car accident needs.”
– Natalie Ritchey
If you’re ready to move forward with your spinal cord injury claim, our Tulsa personal injury attorneys can handle every aspect of your case by:
- Investigating the incident thoroughly to identify all liable parties and preserve critical evidence
- Retaining top local and national experts to evaluate your spinal cord damage and related losses
- Handling all communication and negotiation with the insurance company on your behalf
- Preparing a compelling case backed by medical records, expert testimony, and solid evidence
- Identifying all current and future losses by working with economists and life care planners
- Pursuing maximum compensation through aggressive settlement negotiation or litigation
- Representing you at trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement
Contact us today to get started with a free case consultation.
Understanding the Life-Changing Impact of a Spinal Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury is among the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer. Depending on where the injury occurs along the spine and how severe it is, this type of injury can cause serious consequences, including:
- Partial or total paralysis
- Loss of sensation
- Chronic pain
- Breathing difficulties
- Loss of bladder and bowel control
Incomplete spinal cord injuries leave some function intact below the injury site, while complete spinal cord injuries result in total loss of movement and sensation below that point. Either way, the road ahead is often long and difficult.
The financial consequences are just as serious as the physical toll of these injuries. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), first-year medical costs of a spinal injury can exceed $1 million for high-level tetraplegia. The estimated lifetime costs of this kind of severe spinal cord injury can reach over $6 million for someone injured at age 25. Even less severe spinal injuries carry lifetime cost estimates well above $2 million, and that’s just for medical costs and living expenses.
Beyond the financial cost, a spine injury can affect nearly every aspect of daily life, from the patient’s ability to work and maintain relationships to their independence and emotional well-being. Research shows that only about 18 percent of spinal cord injury survivors return to employment within the first year after their injury.
A spinal cord injury reshapes every part of a person’s life, from their career and financial stability to their most basic daily routines. That’s exactly why the compensation you recover from a spinal cord injury claim must reflect the full, long-term impact of what you’ve been through.
Seeking Maximum Compensation for Spinal Injuries
No amount of money can undo a spinal cord injury, but a successful claim can put you in a far stronger position to afford the care and support you need. Oklahoma law allows spinal cord injury victims to pursue compensation for both financial and personal losses, including:
- Medical expenses, such as the costs of immediate medical care, surgery, hospitalization, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and medication
- Ongoing medical treatment
- Future medical costs, including those for long-term rehabilitation and assistive devices
- In-home care and personal assistance expenses
- Lost wages and income you miss out on during your recovery
- Reduced or lost earning capacity if your injury affects your ability to work long-term
- Physical pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and psychological trauma
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium for affected spouses and family members
Spinal cord injuries often require extensive medical care and have a lifelong impact on victims. By filing a personal injury lawsuit, you can seek financial compensation to help offset these losses. Contact our local Oklahoma law firm today for a free consultation.
Protecting Your Rights Under Oklahoma’s 51% Fault Rule
Under Oklahoma’s modified comparative fault rule, you can still pursue compensation from another at-fault party for a spinal injury even if you share some responsibility for the incident. The key threshold in these cases is 51 percent: as long as your percentage of fault doesn’t reach that level, you retain the right to recover compensation from other at-fault parties. If you are 50 percent or less at fault, the amount of compensation available to you simply decreases based on your percentage of fault. So, for example, if you were found 20 percent at fault, your maximum payout would decrease by 20 percent.
That said, insurance companies routinely try to shift more blame onto injury victims than the facts warrant, since a higher fault percentage means a lower payout for them. At Cain Law, our attorneys know these insurer tactics well. When you work with our firm, we can push back by presenting evidence that accurately reflects what happened and fighting to protect your right to full and fair compensation.
Speak with a Determined Tulsa Personal Injury Lawyer Today
You shouldn’t have to face the financial consequences of a catastrophic spinal injury alone, especially if someone else was responsible. The Tulsa spinal cord injury lawyers at Cain Law are ready to fight for the compensation you need to cover your medical bills, ongoing treatment, lost income, and more. Get in touch with our team today to get started with your free, no-obligation consultation.