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Back Up! Increasing Stopping Distance Prevents a Palm Beach Car Accident

Knowing how far to travel behind other cars is key to avoiding a Palm Beach car accident. Many drivers follow too closely at high speeds, leaving them far too little braking time. Others know that they should follow...

Product Liability and Design Defects

Product liability" is the area of the law enabling recovery for those injured by defective products. Some commentators suggest it reflects a balance between the benefits that society as a whole reaps from technological developments ve...

Social Security Disability

There are 2 disability programs that are administered by Social Security: Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While both programs require a finding of "total disability", SSD provides benefits to individuals who have an employment history while S...

Q: Will I have to pay anything to hire a lawyer for my accident case?

A: Most, if not all, lawyers who represent personal injury victims, do so on what is known as a contingent fee basis. A contingent fee means that there is...

Resources For Our Clients

The Law Team at Fetterman & Associates has provided a list of useful resources to help answer your Florida accident questions. If you need to speak with one of our Palm Beach accident attorneys or Port St. Lucie auto accident lawyers, please contact us today.

Could injuries from a serious accident have caused paraplegia?

Spinal cord injuries sustained in a serious accident are frequently the reason behind a prognosis of paraplegia. More than 450,000 people struggle with spinal cord injuries in the United States currently; there are about 10,000 new spinal cord injuries every year.

A serious accident in which you or a loved one sustains severe injuries resulting in paraplegia can affect literally every area of your life.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a serious accident in Florida, contact an experienced Palm Beach personal injury attorney. Our dedicated legal professionals understand the financial burdens that accompany a prognosis of paraplegia, such as home adjustments and expensive, ongoing medical bills. They will help to protect your rights as a victim of devastating injuries and determine the best course of action to get the financial relief you deserve.

What is Paraplegia?

There are many types, signs and symptoms of paraplegia which may sometimes make it difficult to identify. In general, paraplegia is a type of paralysis which affects the lower extremities. (Quadriplegia, which is similar, starts higher up–at the neck.)

The loss of motion due to paraplegia may be partial or total, and may include both motor and sensory loss. If only one limb is affected, the condition may be called monoplegia. In addition, the term spastic paraplegia is a form of paraplegia defined by spasticity of the affected muscles–rather than complete loss of motion.

What should you do?

Don’t deal with traumatic injuries which may have resulted in paraplegia alone. If your injuries were due to the negligence of another individual, you may be due compensation. However, without the knowledge and legal expertise of an experienced legal professional behind you, insurance companies will frequently pressure you into settling for less than you are legally owed.

While on our website today, please order a copy of our FREE book: Smart Lawyers, Smart Clients – Wear Clean Underwear. This book is a vital resource for anyone in Palm Beach who has experienced traumatic spinal cord injury due to a serious accident.

If you or your family has experienced a serious Palm Beach accident resulting in paraplegia, contact Fetterman & Associates at 1-866-865-1244 to speak with an experienced Palm Beach injury lawyer.