It is important to contact an attorney shortly after an accident for many reasons. One such reason is because a personal injury lawyer has experience investigating the causes of a serious accident that resulted in paralysis. Important information and facts may include the following:
- Photos of the scene of the accident
- In a car accident, photos of the wrecked automobile — or, ideally, preservation of that car until the cause of the accident is determined
- Names and contact information of eyewitnesses
- Accurate reports of weather conditions and other environmental features that may have contributed to the accident, such as tree branches blocking stop signs
- Documentation of unusual circumstances such as broken pipes
- Preservation of whatever piece of equipment injured you on the job, in the condition it was in at the time of the accident
At Jacobs & Jacobs, this evidence helps us figure out how the accident happened and whose fault it might be. The liable party could be another motorist, a property owner, a manufacturer, or a subcontractor at the building site where you were injured. With the passage of time, such evidence can become very difficult, if not impossible, to recover.
The other side of the coin is the one that you grapple with personally: your injury and paralysis. Discussions with medical care personnel, interviews with your family members, and evaluations by experts such as life care planners and economists can help us place a dollar figure on your losses and plan our strategy. Our lawyers are proud of our ability to help disabled clients recover compensation to cope with paraplegia and quadriplegia with dignity.
Call 866-668-7179 or e-mail our law firm to discuss your injuries that caused you to become paralyzed. We can help you begin to answer the question, “What should I do now?” If you are unable to come to our law offices, we will come to your hospital room or home. We want to help you and your family through this difficult time.