Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Serving PA, NJ, NY & MD

Spinal cord injuries in Pennsylvania demand the most aggressive and thorough legal representation available. These catastrophic injuries — often resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia — require lifelong medical care costing millions of dollars. Attorney Michael Siddons has the experience and resources to take on the insurance companies and negligent parties responsible for devastating spinal cord injuries throughout Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Spinal Cord Injury Laws

Pennsylvania spinal cord injury claims follow negligence law with a two-year statute of limitations. Modified comparative negligence (51% bar) applies. PA does not cap compensatory damages. For auto accident spinal cord injuries, the choice no-fault system applies, but spinal cord injuries easily meet the serious injury threshold for full tort recovery. Life care planning and expert medical testimony are critical components.

Types of Spinal Cord Injury Cases We Handle

We handle all spinal cord injury cases in Pennsylvania including motor vehicle accidents, construction falls, workplace injuries, slip and falls, diving accidents, medical malpractice, sports injuries, and defective products.

Compensation Available in Pennsylvania Spinal Cord Injury Cases

Pennsylvania spinal cord injury victims may recover all medical expenses, lifetime care costs, adaptive equipment, home modifications, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and caregiver expenses. PA does not cap compensatory damages.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Two years from the date of injury. These complex cases require extensive expert development — contact an attorney immediately.

Does PA’s no-fault system affect spinal cord injury claims?

Spinal cord injuries clearly qualify as serious injuries, so even limited tort policyholders retain full rights to sue for all damages.

What compensation is available for quadriplegia in Pennsylvania?

Quadriplegia claims typically involve millions of dollars in damages including lifetime medical care, 24/7 nursing, adaptive equipment, home modifications, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. These are among the highest-value personal injury cases.

Can I file a spinal cord injury claim for a workplace accident?

Workers’ comp provides basic benefits, but third-party claims against responsible parties (contractors, equipment manufacturers, property owners) can provide full compensation including pain and suffering — which workers’ comp does not cover.

What is a life care plan for spinal cord injury?

A life care plan is an expert-prepared document projecting all medical, rehabilitation, equipment, home modification, and personal assistance needs for the victim’s remaining lifetime. It is the foundation of the damages calculation in spinal cord injury cases.