A spinal cord injury could occur in numerous ways. As a firm specializing in personal injury, we’ve seen a lot of these injuries resulting from car accidents and tractor-trailer accidents. People who perform manual labor, such as construction or factory workers, are also at a high risk of a spinal cord injury. If you or a loved one has suffered, you must first get immediate professional medical help. The Sargent Firm has a team of investigators on staff that will collect evidence for you, so you can focus on your physical and emotional recovery.
It is critical, however, that you contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible to expedite your claim. Often times, individuals don’t want to deal with a lawsuit, so they are quick to settle with an insurance company. It is understandable that one would want to make life return to the way it was prior to the accident. Some think that a quick, easy settlement will do that. Nevertheless, insurance companies will almost always lowball you, offering you less than what you are legally entitled to. Spinal cord injuries require much care with extremely high medical expenses. Once you agree to a settlement with an insurance company, you can never go back and remake your case. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to speak with a lawyer prior to even speaking with an insurance adjuster. Here at The Sargent Firm, we will deal with the insurance company for you, making sure you don’t settle for less than you deserve.