Northeast Ohio Back and Spine Lawsuits
Spinal Cord & Spine Injury Claims
A spinal cord injury can permanently change a person’s life and place enormous physical, emotional, and financial burdens on families. Severe injuries may result in partial or complete paralysis and often require long-term care, specialized equipment, and home modifications. The spinal injury attorneys at Triscaro & Associates handle serious injury claims in Cleveland and across Ohio.
If you or a loved one suffered a serious back or spinal cord injury, we can evaluate liability, damages, and available insurance coverage.
Call (440) 248-8811 or request a free, confidential consultation. No fee unless we recover.
Common Types of Spinal Injuries
Spinal injuries range from fractures and disc injuries to catastrophic spinal cord damage. We handle claims involving:
- Quadriplegia (tetraplegia)
- Paraplegia
- Hemiparesis and incomplete spinal cord injuries
- Spinal cord contusions and compression injuries
- Fractures, instability, and surgical spine injuries
- Associated neurological injuries, including brain injury
Medical Complications & Long-Term Needs
Serious spinal cord injuries often involve long-term complications and recurring medical needs. These may include:
- Respiratory complications (including pneumonia)
- Pressure injuries/sores and skin breakdown
- Bladder and kidney complications and infections
- Chronic pain, spasticity, and mobility limitations
- Need for assistive technology, durable medical equipment, and home/vehicle modifications
- Ongoing rehabilitation, therapy, attendant care, and life-care planning
Compensation & Damages
A spinal cord injury claim should reflect the true lifetime impact of the injury. Depending on the facts, damages may include:
- Medical expenses (past and future), including hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, and therapy
- Future care needs, including attendant care and life-care planning
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Home modifications, mobility devices, and transportation needs
- Pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium for spouses/families (where applicable)
We work with appropriate experts—such as life care planners, rehabilitation specialists, economists, and treating providers—to develop a well-supported damages analysis.
What to Do After a Back or Spine Injury
- Get medical care immediately and follow all treatment recommendations.
- Preserve evidence (incident reports, photos/video, witness information).
- Track symptoms and limitations and keep a timeline of providers and appointments.
- Keep records of bills, therapy notes, equipment costs, and work restrictions.
- Avoid recorded statements to insurers before speaking with counsel.
No Fee Unless We Recover
We handle most serious injury cases on a contingency fee—meaning no attorney fee unless we recover. If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury, we can explain options and next steps in a free, confidential consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have a case if my injury happened in a car crash or fall?
Possibly. Spinal injuries commonly arise from motor vehicle crashes and falls. The key issues include fault, available insurance coverage, and proof of damages.
Can a spinal injury claim include future medical care and equipment?
Yes. Future care needs—such as rehabilitation, attendant care, assistive devices, and home modifications—can be a major component of damages, depending on the injury and prognosis.
How quickly should I contact a lawyer after a spinal cord injury?
As soon as practical. Evidence can be lost quickly, and early investigation helps protect your claim while you focus on treatment and recovery.
This page is for general information only and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Results depend on the facts of each case.
Contact Triscaro & Associates for a free consultation about a serious back, spine, or spinal cord injury.
