Spinal cord injuries are amongst the most severe types of injuries that an individual can sustain as a result of another’s negligence. Many spinal cord injuries result in debilitating soft tissue damage that takes its toll on an individual for months, years, and sometimes a lifetime.
These injuries can be life-altering resulting in the need for a new career, assistance with daily tasks at home, and structural changes to an individual’s residence like elevators or wheelchair ramps. Victims of spinal cord injuries often need to attend rehabilitation and physical therapy multiple times per week for months without seeing any benefits.
If you have injured your spinal cord as a result of someone else’s negligence, you should contact an experienced catastrophic injury attorney to discuss accountability. Spinal cord injuries can be caused by car accidents, truck collisions, slip-and-falls, assaults, intentional inflictions of physical harm, or medical malpractice, as well as other causes.
The individual that caused you harm should be held responsible for their conduct. In many cases, individuals are covered by insurance policies that anticipate liability lawsuits and provide coverage for these types of claims. If you are concerned about how much you can obtain by lawsuit, contact a Cumberland County spinal cord injury lawyer.
Types of Back Accidents
While death, dismemberment, fractures, and complete loss of motion constitute obvious examples of serious injuries, courts and jurors have come to recognize the significant impact that soft tissue injuries can also have on a person’s life. Examples of spinal cord injuries include:
- Herniations
- Bulging Discs
- Radiculopathy
- Sprains
- Limited Range of Motion
- Fracture
- Nerve pain
- Paralysis
- Muscle weakness
- Acute infections
Injured parties should speak with a Cumberland County spinal cord injury lawyer as soon as they can to begin pursuing appropriate damages.
Treatment Options for Spinal Cord Injuries
Depending on the seriousness of the condition, there are a variety of treatments and rehabilitation options an individual can pursue to help alleviate their pain and resolve their spinal cord injuries. Cumberland County spinal cord injury lawyers know that common treatment methods include:
- Physical therapy
- Spinal manipulation
- Trigger Point Injections
- Acupuncture
- Surgery
Understanding Common Forms of Treatment
Individuals can seek physical therapy by a doctor, chiropractor, or another medical professional to prevent or manage an existing condition to obtain long-term well-being. Therapy treatments include massages, heat and cold therapy, and exercises, instead of or in addition to prescription medication. Spinal manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) is a non-invasive procedure used to treat stiffness, poor range of motion, and spinal cord pain.
Trigger point injections include the insertion of a needle containing anesthetic or saline into a trigger point in the victim’s body, in an effort to reduce pain. Acupuncture is the insertion of many small needles in specific points of the body to stimulate a biochemical response to injury, pain, or stress. Individuals can choose to have surgery which is the shaving, removal of part of the disc that is compressing upon a nerve, or removal of the entire tissue that is causing pain (used to treat spinal stenosis, herniations, sciatica, and other spinal conditions).
Talk to a Cumberland County Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Do not delay if you have incurred an injury your spinal cord. In New Jersey, civil lawsuits are governed by the state’s Statute of Limitations, which generally set a limit between one and ten years to file a lawsuit and properly serve a civil defendant. Failure to adhere to this strict law can result in your lawsuit being dismissed and you receiving no compensation.
Contact a Cumberland County personal injury attorney to review your case and discuss your options. A Cumberland County spinal cord injury lawyer can answer your questions and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about how to pursue your legal remedies.
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This team is incredible. They are friendly and knowledgeable. I appreciate everything they have done for me and would recommend them to anyone. Overall great experience
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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.
Thanks again Erica Domingo, Esquire and her team
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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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