If you or a loved one recently suffered any degree of paralysis because of another person’s negligent actions, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your family’s accident-related losses. While it is true that no amount of compensation can make up for a permanent loss of mobility, effective civil recovery may be key to ensuring you do not suffer financially due to an accident you did nothing to cause.
An experienced Cape May County paralysis injury lawyer could serve as a compassionate ally throughout the civil litigation process. With guidance from a catastrophic injury attorney who is familiar with past court verdicts and the needs of individuals hurt in similar incidents, you could have a much easier time pursuing the restitution you or your loved one need to live the most comfortable life possible after such a devastating accident.
How Can Negligence Cause Someone to Lose Mobility and/or Sensation?
While certain degenerative diseases can have paralyzing effects over time, most paralyzing injuries that stem from accidents borne of negligence involve traumatic damage to the brain, neck, spinal cord, and/or nervous system. The type and severity of paralysis an accident victim may suffer depends on where the injury occurred and the extent of the damage.
Injuries to the lower part of the spinal cord may result in paraplegia, which is characterized by paralysis in the limbs and extremities below the waist, while injuries closer to the neck and brain stem may cause quadriplegia, or paralysis from the shoulders, down. Additionally, an injury that involves only bruising or slight tearing of the spinal cord is considered incomplete and may resolve over time with rehabilitative therapy, whereas an impact that completely severs the spinal cord creates a complete injury with invariably permanent consequences.
Alternatively, certain types of traumatic brain damage and/or nerve damage can produce hemiplegia or monoplegia, which entail paralysis in one side of the body or in a single limb, respectively. A Cape May County attorney could help seek appropriate financial restitution for any type of paralysis, regardless of whether it is temporary or permanent.
Recovering Damages after Becoming Paralyzed
A comprehensive lawsuit or settlement demand based on a paralyzing accident must account for the full impact that paralysis will have on a plaintiff’s life. This means recovering for not only short-term losses, but also long-term losses that have yet to actually occur.
Furthermore, New Jersey Revised Statutes §2A:14-2 establishes a statutory filing deadline of two years for almost all personal injury claims regardless of how severe the injury in question is. This means paralysis victims have only two years after their accident to initiate the civil litigation process. With this deadline in mind, an experienced lawyer in Cape May County could help a paralysis injury victim and their family seek restitution for a variety of economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Past and future medical expenses, including those associated with specialized medical equipment
- Past and future loss of income
- Rehabilitative care
- Home and/or vehicle modification expenses
- Costs of in-home assistance
- Physical pain
- Emotional and psychological anguish, including loss of enjoyment of life
Speak with a Cape May County Paralysis Injury Attorney
Because of the life-altering impact that paralyzing accidents typically have, seeking fair civil recovery for this kind of injury can be a uniquely challenging and complicated endeavor. Because of this, it is crucial to seek legal counsel from someone who understands how devastating paralysis can be and what options may be available after such a catastrophic incident.
Working with a Cape May County paralysis injury lawyer could make a substantial difference in the outcome of your civil claim and, consequently, how your life will proceed after an injury of this magnitude. Call today to discuss your potential case.
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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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