If you’ve suffered a spinal cord injury, your future may feel uncertain. We help clients fight for compensation that covers every part of life after paralysis.
When Movement Is Lost, We Help You Move Forward
A spinal cord injury doesn’t just affect mobility—it impacts independence, finances, and every part of daily life. Whether caused by a crash, fall, or violent trauma, these injuries often require lifetime care. At Parrish Law Firm, we work with medical experts, rehab specialists, and life care planners to build strong cases for clients living with partial or total paralysis.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries We Handle
Spinal injuries are classified by location and severity. We represent clients with:
- Complete spinal cord injuries (paralysis below the injury site)
- Incomplete injuries (partial movement or sensation remains)
- Paraplegia (loss of use of legs and lower body)
- Quadriplegia / Tetraplegia (loss of use in all four limbs)
- Herniated discs and nerve damage
- Fractured vertebrae or spinal instability
Whether trauma causes immediate paralysis or symptoms worsen over time, we investigate thoroughly.
Common Causes of Spinal Injuries
In Georgia, the leading causes of spinal cord injuries include:
- Vehicle crashes, especially high-speed or rollover accidents
- Motorcycle and bicycle collisions
- Falls from heights (ladders, scaffolding, roofs)
- Construction and industrial site accidents
- Acts of violence or assault
- Recreational accidents (sports, diving)
Many cases involve spinal trauma that was entirely preventable—and we hold the responsible parties accountable.
Imagine This
You’re rear-ended by a distracted driver while merging onto I-75 near Downtown Atlanta. At first, you feel back pain and numbness. Days later, you lose feeling in your legs and are diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury. You’re unable to return to your job as a mechanic. A strong case could include steps like: documenting your rehab needs, consulting a vocational expert, and securing compensation for your lost income and future care.
The Long-Term Costs of Spinal Cord Injury
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, the average lifetime cost of care for a 25-year-old with paraplegia is over $2.5 million (source). Your claim must account for:
- Medical care and surgeries
- In-home assistance or nursing
- Mobility equipment and vehicle modifications
- Loss of income and job retraining
- Home renovations and accessible housing
- Emotional and psychological harm
We fight to recover everything you need—not just now, but long-term.
Let’s talk about your case before time runs out.
FAQs: Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits in Georgia
Do I need to be completely paralyzed to have a case?
No. Even partial loss of function or nerve damage can justify compensation if it impacts your daily life or earning ability.
How is future care estimated?
We work with certified life care planners who assess your needs over time, from home care to equipment to therapy.
What if the injury worsened over time?
You can still file a claim, as long as the injury can be medically linked to the original accident.