If you have sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim in the state of Arkansas. A spinal cord injury can result in significant life-altering consequences, including paralysis, limited mobility, and chronic pain. A personal injury claim can help you seek compensation for the medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering you have experienced.
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Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries
The spinal cord consists of a bundle of nerves that runs through the spine and is responsible for transmitting messages between the brain and the rest of the body. When the spinal cord is damaged, this communication is disrupted, which can result in a range of symptoms, including weakness, numbness, loss of sensation, and paralysis.
Spinal cord injuries can occur due to a variety of reasons, including car accidents, slip and falls, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice. The severity of the spinal cord injury will depend on the location and extent of the damage.
Filing a Personal Injury Claim in Arkansas
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury in Arkansas due to someone else’s negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages. A successful personal injury claim requires the injured party, or plaintiff, to show that the other party was negligent and that their negligence caused the accident that led to the spinal cord injury.
In Arkansas, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is three years from the date of the accident. This means that you must file your claim within three years of the accident, or you may lose your right to seek compensation.
Proving Negligence
To prove negligence in a personal injury claim, you must show that the other party had a duty of care to prevent harm to others, breached that duty, and that breach caused your spinal cord injury. In the case of a car accident, for example, the other driver has a duty to operate their vehicle safely and follow traffic laws. If they were texting while driving and caused an accident that led to your spinal cord injury, you may be able to show that they breached their duty of care.
Compensation for Spinal Cord Injuries
If you are successful in your personal injury claim, you may be able to obtain compensation for:
- Medical expenses, including hospitalization, surgery, and physical therapy
- Lost wages and future earning potential
- Pain and suffering, including physical and emotional distress
The amount of compensation you may receive will depend on the extent of your damages and the severity of your spinal cord injury. In Arkansas, there is no limit on the amount of compensation you can receive in a personal injury claim.
Conclusion
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence in Arkansas, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your damages. It is important to consult with an experienced personal injury attorney to evaluate your case and determine whether you have grounds for a claim. The attorneys at our law firm are dedicated to helping our clients seek justice and fair compensation for their injuries. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.