A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in New York Can Shatter Your Life. Our Spinal Injury Attorneys Fight Relentlessly to Win It Back.

Yes, absolutely. New York law allows individuals injured due to someone else’s actions or negligence to seek significant financial help. This includes money for all your medical bills, lost income, and other related costs. Our New York spinal injury attorneys can help you understand and pursue the full compensation you may be owed.

You may be entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover quantifiable financial losses like past and future medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs. Non-economic damages address subjective losses such as physical pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In rare cases, punitive damages may also be awarded.

Spinal injuries inflict intense and chronic pain, reduced mobility, muscle weakness, and often partial or complete paralysis. Beyond physical effects, they lead to significant emotional distress (depression, anxiety, PTSD), profound financial burdens (lifelong medical costs, lost earning capacity), and a diminished quality of life. Untreated conditions can lead to worsening health and permanent disability.

Spinal injuries inflict intense and chronic pain, reduced mobility, muscle weakness, and often partial or complete paralysis. Beyond physical effects, they lead to significant emotional distress (depression, anxiety, PTSD), profound financial burdens (lifelong medical costs, lost earning capacity), and a diminished quality of life. Untreated conditions can lead to worsening health and permanent disability.

Most spinal injuries are traumatic, typically resulting from accidents or negligence. Common causes include motor vehicle accidents (cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians), falls (including slip-and-falls on unsafe premises), medical malpractice, acts of violence (e.g., gunshot wounds), sports and recreational activities, and workplace accidents (especially construction).

To prove negligence, we must demonstrate four key elements: the at-fault party owed you a duty of care, they breached that duty through negligent behavior, their breach directly caused your spinal injury, and you suffered quantifiable damages as a direct result. New York law also allows recovery if a negligent event aggravated a pre-existing condition.

Generally, you have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury claim for a spinal injury in New York. For medical malpractice cases, the limit is typically 2.5 years. If your claim is against a governmental entity, you may have as little as 90 days to file a notice of claim. Missing these strict deadlines can permanently bar your ability to seek compensation.

Your health and safety are the top priority. First, seek immediate medical attention, even if you feel fine. Second, report the accident to the proper authorities. Third, gather evidence if possible (photos, witness contact information). Finally, contact a qualified New York spinal injury lawyer at TonaLaw to understand your legal rights and begin pursuing compensation promptly.