Spinal Cord Injury in New Jersey? Get the justice and compensation you deserve. Call Attorney Michael Siddons for a FREE consultation: (609) 285-3999. No fee unless we win.

Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in New Jersey

A spinal cord injury is one of the most catastrophic injuries a person can suffer. Depending on the location and severity of the injury, victims may face partial or complete paralysis — paraplegia, quadriplegia, or tetraplegia — requiring lifelong medical care, adaptive equipment, and assistance with daily living. The financial burden of a spinal cord injury often exceeds millions of dollars over a lifetime. Attorney Michael Siddons fights to secure the substantial, long-term compensation that New Jersey spinal cord injury victims need to live with dignity and independence.

New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Laws

New Jersey spinal cord injury claims follow general negligence law with a two-year statute of limitations. Modified comparative negligence (51% bar) applies. NJ does not cap compensatory damages. For auto accident spinal cord injuries, the choice no-fault system applies — spinal cord injuries clearly qualify as “serious injuries” under even limited tort. Expert medical evidence including MRIs, neurological assessments, and life care plans projecting decades of future care are essential. These cases often involve millions of dollars in damages due to the extraordinary cost of lifelong care.

Types of Spinal Cord Injury Cases We Handle

We handle spinal cord injury cases from all causes including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, construction and workplace falls, slip and fall accidents, diving and pool accidents, sports and recreation injuries, medical malpractice (surgical errors, spinal injections), defective products, and acts of violence.

Compensation Available in New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury Cases

New Jersey spinal cord injury victims may recover all medical expenses (acute care, surgery, rehabilitation), lifetime medical and nursing care costs, adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, modified vehicles), home modifications for accessibility, lost wages and permanent loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress and depression, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium for spouses, and caregiver expenses. Lifetime costs for spinal cord injuries can exceed $5 million for quadriplegia and $2.5 million for paraplegia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a spinal cord injury?

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, first-year costs range from $375,000 to over $1.1 million depending on severity, with annual ongoing costs of $45,000 to $199,000. Lifetime costs for a young quadriplegic can exceed $5 million. These figures demonstrate why maximum legal recovery is essential.

What is the statute of limitations for spinal cord injury claims in NJ?

Two years from the date of injury. Do not wait — evidence must be preserved and a comprehensive life care plan takes time to develop.

Can I recover for future medical needs?

Yes. A critical component of spinal cord injury cases is the life care plan, which projects all future medical, rehabilitation, equipment, home modification, and personal care needs over the victim’s lifetime. This is often the largest component of the claim.

What types of paralysis result from spinal cord injuries?

The type of paralysis depends on the injury location. Cervical (neck) injuries can cause quadriplegia (all four limbs). Thoracic and lumbar (back) injuries typically cause paraplegia (lower body). Injuries may be complete (total loss of function below injury) or incomplete (partial function retained).

How long do spinal cord injury cases take?

These complex, high-value cases typically take longer than other injury claims. Full medical prognosis may take a year or more, and developing a comprehensive life care plan requires extensive expert input. Rushing to settle can leave victims without resources for lifelong care.

Ready to Fight for Your Rights? Contact Siddons Law Firm today for your FREE spinal cord injury consultation. Call (609) 285-3999. We serve all of New Jersey. No fee unless we win.