Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Spinal Cord Injuries

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law

Representing People With Spinal Cord Injuries Since 1967

Every year around 10,000 people in the US suffer from a spinal cord injury, or SCI. More than half are due to vehicle accidents and falls. The spinal cord is surrounded by vertebra, the bones which form your spine. The nerve impulses from your brain to the rest of your body travel up and down your spinal cord. The effects of a SCI depend on the level of the injury and the type of injury (either complete or incomplete). An SCI produces a loss of function. Sensation and mobility is partially or totally lost. The personal, medical, occupational and financial results are catastrophic.

At Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, in Seattle, Washington, we have nearly 40 years of experience handling personal injury cases involving back, neck and spinal cord injuries. We are prepared to take on insurance companies to help ensure you receive full and fair compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, past and current lost wages, therapy and more. Contact us today to protect your rights and discuss your options.

Spinal cord injuries are serious and life-altering. In some instances, they may lead to wrongful death. The lawyers at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, have the experience and knowledge to handle your case effectively. We have successfully handled spinal cord injury cases resulting from:

If you suffer from a serious spinal cord injury, contact a Washington State personal injury lawyer at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, by calling us at 206-622-2200 or by sending us an e-mail. We are here to help you collect damages so you can begin your financial recovery.

Construction worker fell while demolishing a warehouse and suffered paraplegia. Settlement for $3,200,000 versus property owner and contractor.

Painter fractured his heel and elbow when scissorslift toppled after hitting hole in floor of big box store under construction. Settlement for $1,000,000 versus general contractor and scissorslift manufacturer.

Surgeon lost vision and had to give up his profession. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. $1,500,000 recovery after successful trial and appeal to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Student suffered a brain injury in car accident with Seattle police car. Settlement for $3,000,000.

Worker injured knee while using a defectively designed ships ladder on building. Settlement versus architect and builder for $445,000.

Worker in gypsum plant suffered the amputation of his fingers by defectively designed conveyor belt and rotary air lock. Settlement against designer and manufacturer for $370,000.

Child killed in apartment fire who failed to install smoke detectors according to Section 8 regulations. Settlement for mother and sister against property owner (confidential sum).

Logger suffered head injury while yarding logs. Settlement of $275,000 versus logging company.

Emergency room physician rendered disabled due to heart condition. His long-term disability insurer denied his claim. Settlement for $400,000.

Physician with heart problem forced to retire. His long-term disability carrier denied his claim. Settlement for $505,000.

A serious accident is devastating and can result in high medical bills and lost wages in addition to pain and suffering. Let the personal injury attorneys at Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, help you recover the compensation you deserve.

If you were injured at work, the law provides for medical care, rehabilitation and return to work assistance, time loss compensation and a disability award. Contact Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, today to learn how we can help you.

There are unique aspects to every legal issue. It is important that you speak with a well-qualified lawyer about the application of the law to your specific situation.

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack
Attorneys at Law,
Corner of 6th Ave. and University St.
600 University St., Ste. 1928
One Union Square
Seattle, Washington (WA) 98101
Phone: 1-206-622-2200
Fax: 206-622-9671

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law, represents clients from throughout the Puget Sound / Seattle metro area, including communities such as Auburn, Ballard, Bellevue, Bothell, Everett, Federal Way, Issaquah, Kent, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Monroe, North Bend, Redmond, Renton, Seattle, Tacoma, West Seattle, and Woodinville, Washington. The firm represents clients all over Washington State, including counties such as King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, Kitsap County and Chelan County.

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