Boulder Paralysis Lawyer

Types of Paralysis We Handle

Paralysis is the loss of muscle function and sensation, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord or brain. How much function is lost depends on where the injury occurs and whether the damage is complete or incomplete. We represent clients living with:

• Paraplegia, paralysis affecting the lower body and legs
• Quadriplegia (tetraplegia), paralysis affecting all four limbs and often the torso
• Complete spinal cord injuries, where function below the injury is lost entirely
• Incomplete spinal cord injuries, where some movement or sensation remains
• Paralysis caused by traumatic brain injury or severe nerve damage

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Paralysis Injury?

Liability depends on how the injury occurred. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include:

• Negligent drivers and commercial vehicle operators
• Trucking companies and other employers
• Property owners that failed to address unsafe conditions
• Contractors and subcontractors responsible for worksite hazards
• Manufacturers of defective equipment, vehicles, or products
• Medical providers whose negligence caused or worsened the injury

More than one party may share responsibility. Identifying every liable defendant and available insurance policy is especially important when an injury may require lifelong care.

Compensation in a Paralysis Case

A paralysis claim has to account for a lifetime of need, not just the bills that have already arrived. Recoverable compensation commonly includes:

• Emergency, surgical, and rehabilitative medical care
• In-home nursing and long-term attendant care
• Home and vehicle modifications for accessibility
• Lost income and diminished earning capacity, including a career the client can no longer pursue
• Pain, suffering, and the loss of independence and quality of life

Because so much of the cost lies ahead, accepting a settlement before those needs are fully understood can leave a family far short of what the injury ultimately requires.

How These Cases Are Built

Proving a catastrophic injury claim takes more than a diagnosis. Building a paralysis case generally involves four things:

1. Establishing fault. Showing that another party's negligence caused the injury.
2. Documenting the injury. Gathering medical records, imaging, and treating-physician opinions on the permanence of the condition.
3. Projecting lifetime costs. Working with life-care planners and economists to calculate decades of medical care, lost earnings, and support.
4. Pursuing every responsible party. Holding each liable defendant and insurer accountable for the full value of the claim.

Why Insurance Coverage Matters in Paralysis Cases

Catastrophic injuries can create losses that exceed the available coverage under a basic insurance policy. It is important to identify all potentially responsible parties and all applicable insurance policies.

Depending on the case, available coverage may include liability insurance, commercial policies, excess coverage, umbrella policies, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, or other sources. The insurance issues can become more complicated when a crash involved a company vehicle, multiple drivers, a dangerous product, or an unsafe property condition.

How Long Do You Have to File a Paralysis Lawsuit in Colorado?

Colorado filing deadlines depend on the type of accident involved. Claims arising from motor vehicle accidents are generally subject to a three-year statute of limitations. Many other personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years.

Additional rules may apply when a government entity or public employee is involved. Paralysis cases also require time to investigate liability, review medical records, consult appropriate professionals, and calculate future losses. It is important to have the case reviewed as early as possible.

Call For a FREE Consultation: (303) 219-7377

A paralysis injury can affect nearly every part of a person’s life. At Tenge Law Firm LLC, we represent individuals and families seeking compensation after catastrophic injuries caused by negligence.

Call (303) 219-7377 or contact us online to request a FREE consultation. You pay no legal fees unless we win.