Spinal Cord Injury in Maryland? Get the justice and compensation you deserve. Call Attorney Michael Siddons for a FREE consultation: (610) 255-7500. No fee unless we win.
Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Maryland
Spinal cord injuries in Maryland face the additional hurdle of the state’s contributory negligence rule. Despite suffering catastrophic, life-altering paralysis, a victim can be barred from all recovery if the insurance company successfully argues even 1% fault. Attorney Michael Siddons understands the stakes in Maryland spinal cord injury cases and builds iron-clad cases that protect victims from this devastating defense.
Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Laws
Maryland spinal cord injury claims follow negligence law with a three-year statute of limitations. Contributory negligence applies — even 1% fault can bar all recovery. Maryland does not cap compensatory damages in general negligence cases (medical malpractice caps apply if the spinal injury resulted from medical negligence). Expert medical evidence and comprehensive life care planning are essential.
Types of Spinal Cord Injury Cases We Handle
We handle all spinal cord injury cases in Maryland including motor vehicle accidents, construction falls, workplace injuries, slip and falls, diving accidents, medical malpractice, and defective products.
Compensation Available in Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Maryland spinal cord injury victims may recover all medical and lifetime care expenses, adaptive equipment, home modifications, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and caregiver costs — but only if contributory negligence is successfully defeated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does contributory negligence affect spinal cord injury claims in Maryland?
Maryland’s contributory negligence rule can bar all recovery if you are found even 1% at fault. In spinal cord injury cases worth millions, insurance companies invest heavily in finding any basis to argue shared fault. Expert legal representation is absolutely essential.
What is the statute of limitations for spinal cord injury in Maryland?
Three years from the date of injury. These complex cases require immediate investigation and expert development.
Are spinal cord injury damages capped in Maryland?
General negligence spinal cord injury claims have no damage caps. If the injury resulted from medical malpractice, non-economic damage caps apply, though economic damages (medical costs, lost wages, life care) remain uncapped.
What is the lifetime cost of a spinal cord injury?
Lifetime costs for quadriplegia can exceed $5 million; paraplegia can exceed $2.5 million. These figures include medical care, rehabilitation, equipment, home modifications, and personal assistance. A life care plan documents these projected needs.
Can I file a spinal cord injury claim for a car accident in Maryland?
Yes. Maryland is an at-fault state, so you pursue the at-fault driver’s liability insurance. Given the catastrophic nature of spinal cord injuries, claims frequently exceed policy limits, and an attorney can identify all potential sources of recovery.
Ready to Fight for Your Rights? Contact Siddons Law Firm today for your FREE spinal cord injury consultation. Call (610) 255-7500. We serve all of Maryland. No fee unless we win.