A guide to the devastating impacts of spinal cord injuries and the compensation you may receive if your injury was the result of someone else's negligence.

1. SPINAL CORD
INJURIES
A G U I D E O N
T H E I M P AC T S O F T H I S
C AT AS T R O P H I C I N J U R Y

2. SPINAL CORD INJURY
LAWYERS
Spinal cord injuries are traumatic events that can have
long-lasting negative impacts on a person's life. At
Findlay Personal Injury Lawyers we understand the
devastating nature of these injuries and how it can
affect the well-being of you and your family.
Throughout this guide we hope to educate on how these
injuries can happen and the compensation you can
receive.
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3. COMMON CAUSES OF
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
In many cases, spinal cord injuries are the result of someone else's negligence.
Common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
CAR
ACCIDENTS
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Car accidents can cause devastating injuries for those
involved. If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord
injury due to the fault of another driver, you may
receive compensation from the driver or car
manufacturer, if certain safety features were not
effective.

4. COMMON CAUSES OF
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Just as in car accidents, truck accidents can cause
significant injury to those involved. Truck accident
cases can be complex because of the many parties that
may be liable for the accident, but if you suffered a
spinal cord injury, it's important you seek counsel to
get the justice you deserve.
TRUCK
ACCIDENTS
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5. COMMON CAUSES OF
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Sports and recreation are great ways to get exercise
and have fun with like-minded individuals. But
sometimes activities can be dangerous. If you or a
loved one were hurt because of the negligence or fault
of another, or because of a defective product, then you
may be entitled to compensation for your injury.
SPORTS AND
ACTIVITES
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6. COMMON CAUSES OF
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
Construction sites can be dangerous places to work.
While there are safety protocols to keep workers
safe, accidents can happen in any number of ways.
From faulty equipment to negligent workers, if
you've been seriously hurt on the job you may seek
compensation.
CONSTRUCTION
ACCIDENTS
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7. EFFECTS OF SPINAL
CORD INJURIES
The physical effects of a spinal cord injury can have serious, lifelong
impacts on the person injured, including:
1 Paralysis
3
Bulging and/or
herniated discs
Nerve damage
Tendon damage
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2
4
5 6
Ongoing
medical bills
Lifelong physical
therapy

8. HOW A SPINAL CORD
LAWYER CAN HELP
When you're seriously injured it's important to have the help of
experienced counsel to make sure you are taken care of during this
hard time. A few examples of how we can help include:
Answering any questions about your injury you may
have
Creating a legal team to customize your claim and
any care you need
Making sure your insurance doesn't downgrade your
condition or claim
Helping you receive the compensation you deserve
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9. COMPENSATION YOU
MAY RECIEVE
When your spinal cord injury is the result of another's negligence,
you may receive compensation for most, if not all, of the damages
and suffering you faced. You may receive compensation for:
Medical bills
Long-term
physical therapy
Psychological
counseling
Permanent or
temporary home care
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Pain and suffering
Changes to lifestyle to
accommodate disabilities

10. CONTACT US
If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal
cord injury as a result of the negligence of
another, contact our experienced spinal cord
lawyers today at (855) 862-7258. We proudly
serve Hamilton, Brantford, Burlington, Stoney
Creek, and Niagara falls, Ontario
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