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Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer in St. Louis. If your life has been changed by a spinal cord injury that was not your fault, call the St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer team at Halvorsen Klote today. We help our clients in St. Louis and Southern Illinois get maximum compensation for their injuries. Call us today at 877-51-HKLAW or contact us online for a complimentary consultation.
Spinal cord injuries are the leading cause of paralysis in the United States. There's no way to reverse damage to the spinal cord, meaning your injuries likely have permanent consequences for your ability to enjoy life and provide for your St. Louis or Southern Illinois family. An HK Law spinal cord injuries lawyer is here to help you get the financial recovery you need to move forward. We are dedicated to our clients, offer personalized attention and legal advice and fight hard to get you the full compensation you deserve. If you've suffered an injury to your spine, call a spinal cord injuries lawyer at Halvorsen Klote today.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries | St. Louis Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, spinal cord injuries are commonly caused by:
- Traffic Accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injuries, accounting for 38.2 percent of spinal cord injuries.
- Falls, such as slip and falls account for 32.3 percent of spinal cord injuries. Falling is the most common workplace injury, and 12 percent of workplace injuries involve harm to the spinal cord.
- Violence, primarily gunshot wounds, are the third leading cause of spinal injury and cause 13.4 percent of spinal cord injuries.
Other causes of spinal cord injuries are sports and medical or surgical errors. Whatever caused your injury, the St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer team of HK Law has the experience, knowledge and skill necessary to help you get the compensation you are entitled to.
Common Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuits | St. Louis Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car accidents, truck accidents and motorcycle accidents are all likely causes of spinal cord injuries.
Often a negligent driver, such as a drunk or distracted driver, will be liable for your injuries. If your brakes or seatbelt did not work properly, you may be able to make a claim against the vehicle manufacturer. Trucking companies may also be found negligent in truck accidents, for example, if they overworked a driver or did not load their cargo properly. A St. Louis-based spinal cord injuries lawyer at HK Law will find every liable party in your car accident or other motor vehicle accident in Missouri or Illinois and hold them accountable.
Premises Liability
Under 740 ILCS 130/ and Missouri Revised Statute §537.348, landowners and managers have a duty to repair or warn against dangerous conditions on their property that are not obvious to visitors, such as loose floor boards or black ice in parking lots. Failure to do so may cause you to slip and fall, injuring your spinal cord.
If you or a family member fell and injured your spinal cord on a private or public property due to a hazardous condition, our spinal cord injuries lawyers will help you receive compensation in a premises liability claim in St. Louis or elsewhere in Missouri or Illinois.
Product Liability
Defective auto parts are not the only products that can cause spinal cord injuries. Faulty playground equipment, construction equipment or even amusement park rides can all cause spinal cord injuries and factor into a product liability claim. Product manufacturers have a duty to consumers to ensure that their goods are reasonably safe to use and must be diligent in recalling and remedying any time they discover that a product is not safe.
If you believe that a defective product contributed to your spinal cord injuries, our St. Louis-based product liability lawyers will demand a fair settlement to compensate you for your damages.
Medical Malpractice
Doctors owe you a standard of care anytime they agree to treat you. Surgical errors or failure to diagnose a spinal cord tumor, for example, could lead to injuries that would have been avoided with competent care. Your HK Law spinal cord injuries lawyer in St. Louis will conduct a full investigation into your case to see if a doctor was negligent and guilty of medical malpractice.
No matter how you suffered your spinal cord injury, a St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer at HK Law is here to win your case. Call a spinal cord injuries lawyer today at 877-51-HKLAW.
Below are some helpful links and legal FAQs from your St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer:
- How Much Is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
- Why Do I Need a Lawyer?
- How Long Does it Take to Get a Settlement?
- Can I Sue if I Was Partially At Fault?
- Is There a Time Limit to File a Lawsuit?
How Long Do I Have to File a Spinal Cord Injury Claim? | St. Louis Spine Injuries Lawyer
Once you're injured, the clock is already ticking on how long you have to file a claim. It's important to reach out to a spinal cord injuries lawyer right away after discovering your injury. The statute of limitations in Missouri and Illinois are different:
Missouri
- Generally, you have five years from the date the injury occurred or was discovered to file a personal injury claim, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.120.
- In medical malpractice cases, you have two years from the date of the injury or the date the injury was discovered, but no more than 10 years total, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.105.
- If you were under 18 or were mentally incapacitated, you have three years from the date of your 18th birthday or from the date the disability ended, according to Missouri Revised Statute §516.030.
- If the person you are making a claim against leaves Missouri, the time they are out of state does not count against the statute of limitations.
- In most wrongful death cases, you have three years from the date of death.
Illinois
- In personal injury claims, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim, according to 735 ILCS 5/13-202.
- In medical malpractice cases, you have two years from the date of the injury or the date the injury was discovered, but no more than four years total, or eight years if you were a minor at the time of your injuries, according to 735 ILCS 5/13-212.
- If you were under 18 or had a legal disability, you have two years from the date of your 18th birthday or from the date the disability ended, according to 735 ILCS 5/13-211.
- If the person you are making a claim against leaves Illinois, the time they are out of state does not count against the statute of limitations, according to 735 ILCS 5/13-208.
If you've been injured in St. Louis or Southern Illinois, reach out to a spinal cord injuries lawyer from Halvorsen Klote as soon as possible. Waiting too long can bring complications to your case or prevent you from filing your claim at all.
What Compensation Can I Get For My Spinal Cord Injuries? | St. Louis Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer
Economic Damages
According to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, people in St. Louis with a high tetraplegia injury can expect to pay over a million dollars in medical care and living expenses alone in the first year of the injury, and an average of $184,891 each subsequent year. The lifetime cost of a "less severe" spinal cord injury that results in any level of incomplete motor function is over a million dollars for someone who was injured when they were 50, and over $1.5 million for a 25-year-old.
Those figures do not even take into account lost wages, loss of earning capacity or benefits from your work that you are no longer receiving. The economic consequences of spinal cord injuries are staggering, and you need full compensation in order to move forward in your life. An HK Law spinal cord injuries lawyer in St. Louis and Southern Illinois is here to fight for you to get the financial recovery you deserve.
Noneconomic Damages
Your St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer at Halvorsen Klote knows that being repaid for the financial consequences of your injury is not enough. Your life has likely been changed forever, and you need to be compensated for every way your injury has impacted your life. Spinal cord injuries are typically referred to as "catastrophic injuries." While Illinois does not have a set definition of catastrophic injury, Missouri Revised Statute §538.205 defines them as any "physical injury resulting in":
- Quadriplegia, or the permanent loss of function in all four limbs;
- Paraplegia, or the permanent loss of function in two limbs;
- Loss of two or more limbs;
- A brain injury that causes permanent cognitive impairment;
- An injury that causes irreversible failure of one or more major organ systems;
- Legal blindness in your best eye
Most spinal cord injuries qualify as catastrophic injuries. That is important because insurance companies and jurors often recognize the pain and suffering you experience. Settlements and verdicts for spinal cord injuries can result in tens of millions of dollars in noneconomic damages. An HK Law St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer will help get you maximum compensation for your injuries.
In addition to spine injury cases, an HK Law spinal cord injuries lawyer also helps the injured in St. Louis and Southern Illinois with the following personal injury claims:
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St. Louis Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer | Halvorsen Klote
Every spinal cord injuries lawyer at HK Law has dedicated their career to providing the injured in St. Louis and Illinois with expert legal representation that rivals the defense lawyers of large corporations, doctors or hospitals. When you hire our St. Louis spinal cord injuries lawyer, we keep you informed throughout your entire case and are available to answer any questions you have about your case, whatever time of day you have them. Call an HK Law spinal cord injuries lawyer in St. Louis today at 877-51-HKLAW or contact us online for a free case evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Halvorsen Klote assist St. Louis spinal cord injury victims?
As a dedicated spinal cord injury attorney team in St. Louis, we provide comprehensive legal support for spinal cord injury cases, focusing on securing compensation for injury victims.
As a dedicated spinal cord injury attorney team in St. Louis, we provide comprehensive legal support for spinal cord injury cases, focusing on securing compensation for injury victims.
What sets your approach to spinal cord injury claims apart?
Our approach to spinal cord injury claims in St. Louis is personalized, ensuring each spinal cord injury victim receives attentive and specialized legal representation.
Our approach to spinal cord injury claims in St. Louis is personalized, ensuring each spinal cord injury victim receives attentive and specialized legal representation.
Can you handle complete spinal cord injury cases?
Yes, our spinal cord injury attorneys are skilled in handling even complete spinal cord injury cases, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for spinal injuries victims.
Yes, our spinal cord injury attorneys are skilled in handling even complete spinal cord injury cases, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome for spinal injuries victims.
What should spinal cord injury victims in St. Louis do after an accident?
Victims of spinal cord damage in St. Louis should contact a spinal cord injury attorney immediately to discuss their spinal cord injury claim and personal injury lawsuit options.
Victims of spinal cord damage in St. Louis should contact a spinal cord injury attorney immediately to discuss their spinal cord injury claim and personal injury lawsuit options.
How does Halvorsen Klote support personal injury claims in St. Louis?
For personal injury claims in St. Louis, especially those involving spinal cord damage, our experienced attorneys provide dedicated support to ensure injury victims receive fair compensation.
For personal injury claims in St. Louis, especially those involving spinal cord damage, our experienced attorneys provide dedicated support to ensure injury victims receive fair compensation.
Joel Halvorsen
Attorney at Law
Joel Halvorsen and his partner Greg Klote founded the Halvorsen Klote law firm on the principle that injured people and their families should have access to the same quality legal representation as large insurance companies.
Greg Klote
Attorney at Law
Greg Klote is a partner and founder of Halvorsen Klote.
Greg has successfully fought for people who were injured through no fault of their own. He became a lawyer to help make a difference in the lives of those who have been wronged and treated unfairly.
Samantha Orlowski
Attorney at Law
Samantha Orlowski is a practicing attorney Halvorsen Klote.
Samantha joined Halvorsen Klote in 2018 as a law clerk and has since become a practicing attorney. Sam's number one priority is to provide individualized experiences for each client to achieve the best results.
