Paralysis injuries that result from accidents typically involve damage to the spine. These severe and often permanent injuries can fundamentally alter the course of your or your loved one’s life and place significant limitations on the ability to work and perform daily activities. Consulting a Burlington County paralysis injury lawyer may be the most effective means of filing a claim for compensation against any potentially liable parties.
Recovering from an accident that results in paralysis may necessitate months of therapy, and even then, permanent effects almost always remain. If another party’s negligence led to your or your family member’s paralysis, compensation awarded in a successful civil suit could help support you while you navigate through a new way of life. A catastrophic injury attorney from our firm may be able to assist you in getting the maximum amount of compensation available from all negligent parties.
Characterizing Conditions of Immobility
Paralysis is often the result of a blow to the spinal cord, which can occur in a motor vehicle wreck, a slip and fall, motorcycle crash, truck collision, and other types of accidents. Even if an impact does not sever the spine, crushing damage to the nerve fibers that connect the brain to the rest of the body can cause permanent loss of mobility. The level of paralysis depends on the severity of the damage as well as the location of the injury on the spinal cord.
Injuries that happen high on the spine may cause the most severe and complete conditions of immobility, often from the chest down. In contrast, injuries to the lower half of the spine often affect the mobility below the waist. Paralysis injuries can be characterized by a loss of sensation, control, function, and movement in the affected parts of the body.
Paralysis injury victims may be permanently unable to care for themselves, live independently, or return to their former careers. Their quality of life may also dramatically change as the result of a paralysis injury. As a result, these individuals may wish to consult a paralysis injury lawyer in Burlington County to determine if they have viable claims for compensation.
Negligence in Burlington County Paralysis Injury Claims
The legal concept of negligence forms the basis of most personal injury claims, including those involving paralysis. To establish negligence, a claimant or his or her loved ones must prove that the parties who caused the accident owed him or her a reasonable duty of care and violated that duty of care. The filing party must also provide evidence that the violation of the duty of care directly caused the plaintiff’s otherwise avoidable paralysis.
For instance, in the case of vehicle accidents, all drivers owe a reasonable duty of care to protect others form foreseeable harm, whether they are other drivers, passengers, bicyclists, or pedestrians. When drivers commit traffic violations, drive while impaired, or otherwise drive unsafely, and their actions cause an accident, they may be liable for the resulting injuries. If an injury victim would not have suffered paralysis had the driver exercised reasonable care, then he or she would be able to seek compensation from the at-fault driver.
Comparative Negligence and Paralysis Injuries
In some cases, injury victims may be partially responsible for the accident that led to their paralysis, or multiple parties may share responsibility for a claimant’s damages. State law provides a modified comparative approach to these situations.
If injury victims are less than 50 percent responsible for the accident that led to their immobility, they can seek compensation. However, their potential compensation will decrease according to their assigned percentage of fault for the accident. A Burlington County attorney could help determine the correct allocation of responsibility in a paralysis injury case and help a claimant recover the compensation that he or she is entitled to.
Work with a Burlington County Paralysis Injury Attorney Today
A paralysis injury can change all aspects of your life. You are likely to incur significant ongoing medical and personal care expenses, as well as a loss of income if you or your loved one can no longer work. A Burlington County paralysis injury lawyer could evaluate your situation and determine the best course of action in your case.
You are likely to feel highly stressed and overwhelmed in the aftermath of a paralysis injury. By allowing our team to shoulder the burden of your legal claim, you may be able to focus your energy on your rehabilitation and recovery, so reach out to our firm today.
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My case settled recently after lasting 4 years. Grungo and Colarulo’s law firm were able to secure a large settlement award for my slip and fall accident. This money will help secure my future for the permanent injury I received as a result of the slip and fall. Everyone was very caring, and kept me informed throughout the entire process. Christine Lafferty is an excellent litigation lawyer. I highly recommend using them if you have been injured or in an accident. I hope I am never in a situation again to need their services, but I know who to go to if I, or any of my family members are ever injured. Thanks Grungo and Colarulo and staff for your compassionate service!
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Thank you so much Grungo and Colarulo for helping me with my case. Special thanks to Erica Domingo, Esquire and her team. Erica Domingo and her team was very nice and helped me tremendously throughout my case like more than one year and half. They gave me the right advice and guided me through every step of my case. They gave me prompt and clear responses to all my questions. In addition, Erica and her team provided me with all the what if scenarios so that I can have a clear vison of the steps ahead.
I would definitely recommend Grungo and Colarulo.
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My wife and I reached out to Grungo Colarulo in 2020 for advise on a legal matter. After a meeting with the Attorney and Paralegal, we decided to go forward with a case. This case required a lot of documentation, and expert review of the documentation which was aquired. Throughout the process, we were kept up to date monthly, and Grungo Colarulo was always responsive to any questions that we had. The entire staff at Grungo Colarulo are very professional, caring, and willing to go the extra mile. This firm is a definite recommend!
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I left five (5) stars only because that’s as many as I could leave. If I could, I would have left 100 stars. Bob & Christine are the absolute best! My settlement far exceeded what I ever imagined. They are professional, friendly, and really listened to what I had to say. They kept me up to date with the progress of my case every step of the way. I can’t recommend them highly enough.
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Very professional, communicates well, makes me feel like they have my best interest at heart, and overall just a great company. Christine and the whole team has been on top of everything. Would definitely recommend!! 10/10
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First and foremost I would like to thank the whole team at Grungo Colarulo!! In addition to that, Stephanie & Riley & Drenna have done such an outstanding job taking care of me in such a difficult and low point of my life. I was in a bad car accident & did not know how to move forward with what to do and how to process. Those ladies were there every step, every inch, every mile & beyond with helping me when I had no idea how to navigate. I will forever be thankful for them and for the outcome of my case! If you ever need assistance I highly recommend this practice!!! Beyond professional, helpful, precise, caring, knowledgeable & humble!!!
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From my first phone call to the end of my case this firm was on the ball!! Always responsive and professional and kept me up to date and informed. This is my firm for any future needs!
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This was my first time ever having to have a lawyer for an automobile accident. From the beginning they took care of everything. They put me at ease so I could concentrate on my medical needs. Everyone I spoke to during the process were always extremely pleasant and knowledgeable.
Thank you to Grungo Colarulo for representing me and getting the settlement you did to help me move forward. I would highly recommend Grungo Colarulo to anyone who wants outstanding legal representation.Testimonial from Pat G. -
This team has been nothing but gentle an generous. Being as this was my first time dealing with a worker’s compensation case I was lost and nervous. But the Grungo Colarulo team has made me feel as comfortable as possible. My needs were addressed with care in a timely fashion. I knew what was going on every step of the way.
Oh, did I mention, WE WON …This teams knowledge of the industry is TOP NOTCH!
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A dear family friend referred us to a young attorney named Rich Grungo, Jr. We wanted answers and if necessary, justice for our father. From day one of a five-year journey, Mr. Rich Grungo, Jr. made our family and our pain his own. The man never stopped working for us. He kept us informed every step of the way. Questions were answered quickly and with great compassion and expertise. Even though Rich was always busy, he was never too busy for us. We always felt like we were his only clients
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I had the opportunity to observe Mr. Grungo work in this case, both in the courtroom on the technical matters of the motions and also as his presentation to the jury in opening and presenting witnesses as well as utilizing animations… and drawings and films that were necessary for a proper understanding of the case…At all times during the presentation, Mr. Grungo operated mostly without notes and questioned the witnesses in a conversational manner which made it most effective. **
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Thank you for everything. I honestly felt like you treated my son like he was your own son, for that I am grateful. I would recommend your services to anyone. Thanks for being so awesome to both of us.
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It was a pleasure working with Bill. He constantly kept me informed. I would recommend Bill and his firm to anybody I know. They’ll be in good hands.
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I had the opportunity to retain Mr. Colarulo for a vehicle accident I encountered. I give him my highest recommendation for anyone in need of an excellent Personal Injury Attorney. Not only does he have an in depth knowledge of the legal field, but he emanates a sense of trust-worthiness that makes you feel secure during the entire process. Mr. Colarulo has the knowledge, drive and enthusiasm that will get the job done for you. He comes highly recommended.
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Hi Rich, Well I’m on my way up to college to finish packing my son’s stuff up and to go to his Graduation tomorrow. It’s hard to believe how fast and how slow, at the same time 5 years can go by. I was just thinking of you as I am getting ready to leave and wanted to thank you once again for everything you have done for my son’s future. You are a good and just man. God Bless to you and your family.
Be Well,
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