Whether your injury was caused by a car crash, a fall due to unsafe premises, or medical negligence, we’re here to hold the responsible party accountable and secure the compensation you need to rebuild your life.
At Tronfeld West & Durrett, our catastrophic injury lawyers represent spinal cord injury victims throughout Virginia for over 50 years. We know how life-altering these injuries are and how essential it is to build a legal case that reflects the full scope of your loss: physical, emotional, and financial.
Understanding Your Spinal Cord Injury Case: How a Norfolk Lawyer Can Help
Spinal cord injuries are medically complex and legally challenging. Our role is not just to represent you in court, but to help you understand the nature and implications of your injury. We work closely with your treating physicians, rehabilitation specialists, and life care planners to understand your long-term prognosis and build a claim that reflects the lifetime costs of your condition.
Legal Insight into Medical Complexity
No two spinal cord injuries are the same. Some result in partial mobility loss (incomplete injuries), while others result in total paralysis below the injury site (complete injuries). These differences significantly affect future care needs and compensation. We make sure your legal strategy reflects your specific medical condition, whether you’ve suffered paraplegia, quadriplegia, or other spinal trauma.
Long-Term Effects and Care
From mobility aids and home renovations to in-home care and vocational retraining, the effects of spinal cord injuries extend well beyond the hospital. A spinal cord injury attorney at our law firm can help you understand what lies ahead, so we can pursue damages that truly match your long-term needs. This includes fighting for future medical expenses, physical therapy, assistive technology, and emotional support systems to help restore quality of life.
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Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Many spinal injuries occur in situations where another party’s negligence played a clear role. Our attorneys dig deep into the facts and identify all liable parties, whether that means a reckless driver, a negligent property owner, or a careless surgeon.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Car crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and truck collisions are leading causes of spinal trauma. High-speed impacts, rollover crashes, and pedestrian accidents can crush vertebrae or rupture spinal discs. We’ve handled countless cases in Norfolk involving high-traffic zones where distracted or impaired drivers put others at serious risk.
Slip-and-Fall and Premises Liability Accidents
Falls from unsafe stairways, icy walkways, and poorly maintained commercial properties can result in life-altering spinal damage. Premises liability attorneys investigate whether the property owner ignored safety hazards or violated code requirements.
Medical Malpractice and Surgical Errors
A botched spinal surgery or failure to timely diagnose a spinal infection can result in permanent disability. Norfolk spinal cord injury attorneys at our law firm have the resources to consult with expert witnesses and pursue complex medical negligence cases.
Your Rights Under Virginia Law After a Spinal Cord Injury
When a spinal cord injury is caused by someone else’s negligence, Virginia law gives you the right to pursue compensation, but exercising that right is rarely simple. At Tronfeld West & Durrett, we guide clients through the legal process from the ground up, beginning with a full investigation into how the injury occurred and who can be held accountable.
Understanding Negligence and Liability
To recover damages in Virginia, you must show that another person or entity owed you a duty of care, failed to meet that duty, and caused your injury as a result. For spinal cord cases, this might mean proving a distracted driver ran a red light, a surgeon violated the standard of care, or a property owner failed to correct a known hazard.
But Virginia law also applies a strict contributory negligence rule: if you’re found even 1% at fault for your own injury, you may be barred from recovering anything. That’s why we build airtight legal arguments that leave no room for finger-pointing or misinterpretation. We use accident reconstruction, expert medical opinions, and witness testimony to show exactly what went wrong and why you should not bear the burden of someone else’s carelessness.
Time Limits to File a Claim (Statute of Limitations)
The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Virginia is generally two years from the date of the injury. That may sound like a long time, but in cases involving catastrophic injury and extensive documentation, delays can cost you.
If a loved one passed away due to spinal trauma, wrongful death claims also carry a two-year filing deadline under Virginia Code § 8.01-243. Don’t wait to protect your rights.
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What Compensation Can You Receive After a Spinal Cord Injury in Norfolk?
Our team focuses on building comprehensive claims that reflect not only the immediate harm but the long-term financial, physical, and emotional toll you’ll face.
Here’s what you can expect:
Economic Damages
These cover the out-of-pocket costs and future financial burdens associated with your injury, including:
- Medical expenses for hospitalization, surgeries, and follow-up care
- Long-term rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and assistive devices
- Lost wages during recovery and diminished earning capacity in the future
- Home modifications, vehicle accessibility upgrades, and in-home nursing support
Non-Economic Damages
Spinal injuries disrupt every part of your life. We seek compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent physical limitations or paralysis
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional trauma
Punitive Damages
When someone causes injury through willful misconduct, such as drunk driving or knowingly violating safety protocols, punitive damages may be available. These are designed not just to compensate, but to punish and deter.
Virginia caps punitive damages at $350,000 under Virginia Code § 8.01-38.1, and we know how to build a compelling case for them when the facts warrant it.
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Why Choose Tronfeld West & Durrett for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case?
At Tronfeld West & Durrett, we don’t treat spinal cord injury claims like routine cases. We understand what’s at stake: your independence, your future income, your ability to live with dignity.
Our firm has been representing injury victims throughout Norfolk and across Virginia since 1972. We’ve built a reputation for tough, thorough litigation and a client-first approach that prioritizes your needs and your voice at every stage.
We’ve secured major settlements and verdicts in complex injury cases involving paralysis, permanent disability, and traumatic brain injury. Our client testimonials speak to our responsiveness, dedication, and results. And because we work on contingency, you pay nothing unless we win.
Speak With a Norfolk Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Today
If you or a loved one is living with a spinal cord injury caused by someone else’s negligence, don’t wait to protect your future. The sooner you act, the stronger your case.
We offer free initial consultations, and we’re here to listen, answer your questions, and help you take the first step toward recovery.
Contact Tronfeld West & Durrett to get started.
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