Dedicated Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Fighting for Maximum Recovery

A spinal cord injury can change everything in an instant. Whether caused by a car accident, workplace incident, fall, or medical negligence, these catastrophic injuries often result in permanent paralysis, requiring lifelong medical care, adaptive equipment, and personal assistance.

At Logeman & Iafrate, P.C., our Ann Arbor spinal cord injury attorneys understand the enormous physical, emotional, and financial challenges facing spinal cord injury victims and their families. We fight to secure the maximum compensation needed to address lifetime care requirements.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries vary in severity and location, affecting different body functions:

  • Complete injuries result in total loss of motor function and sensation below the injury site

  • Incomplete injuries allow some function or sensation to remain

  • Quadriplegia (tetraplegia) affects all four limbs when the cervical spine is injured

  • Paraplegia affects the lower body when the thoracic or lumbar spine is injured

Compensation for Spinal Cord Injury Victims

Spinal cord injury cases require comprehensive evaluation of lifetime costs, including:

  • Immediate medical expenses including emergency care and surgery

  • Ongoing rehabilitation and physical therapy

  • Adaptive equipment, wheelchairs, and mobility devices

  • Home modifications for accessibility

  • 24-hour attendant care or nursing assistance

  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity

  • Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment of life

Our attorneys work with life care planners, vocational experts, and medical specialists to document the full extent of damages and fight for complete compensation.

What compensation is available for spinal cord injury victims in Michigan?

Spinal cord injury cases can involve multiple sources of compensation including no-fault PIP benefits for auto accidents (covering medical expenses and attendant care), workers' compensation if injured on the job, and third-party liability claims against negligent parties for pain and suffering, full wage loss, and excess medical costs. Our attorneys work with life care planners to document lifetime care needs often exceeding millions of dollars.

How do you calculate lifetime damages in a spinal cord injury case?

We work with life care planners, vocational experts, and medical specialists to evaluate all future costs including ongoing rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, wheelchairs and mobility devices, home modifications for accessibility, 24-hour attendant care, lost earning capacity, and reduced life expectancy considerations. These cases require comprehensive documentation to secure full compensation for lifetime needs.

Do Michigan damage caps apply to spinal cord injury cases?

It depends on the type of case. For medical malpractice cases involving permanent paralysis, Michigan's higher non-economic damage cap of approximately $1,047,000 applies. However, these caps generally don't apply to auto accident cases or most other personal injury claims. Our attorneys evaluate each case to determine applicable caps and maximize recovery.

Can I receive both workers' compensation and sue a third party for my spinal cord injury?

Yes. If your spinal cord injury occurred at work, you're entitled to workers' compensation benefits from your employer. You can also pursue third-party claims against negligent contractors, equipment manufacturers, or property owners who contributed to your injury. These claims provide additional compensation including pain and suffering not available through workers' compensation.

What makes spinal cord injury cases different from other personal injury claims?

Spinal cord injuries require specialized legal and medical expertise due to their catastrophic nature and lifetime implications. These cases involve complex medical evidence, extensive future cost projections, and coordination between multiple benefit systems. Attorney Adrienne Logeman's background in neuroscience and experience with catastrophic injuries provides the specialized knowledge these cases demand.