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An Inspirational Story Involving Spinal Cord Injury

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Although spinal cord injuries are notoriously tough to handle, sometimes the human spirit proves that it is even tougher. This is certainly the case for Queena Phu, who took her first steps in over nine years at the nonprofit Stay In Step Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center in Tampa, Florida.

Queena was a student attending East Bay High School when she was viciously attacked while returning books to the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library. Medical professionals confirmed that she had severely damaged her spinal cord and was suffering from extreme brain trauma.

The likelihood of her ever walking again was slim-to-none, but, thanks to fundraisers like the Hope Classic, the majority of her medical bills were covered, and she slowly made progress over the past decade.

While this story is a remarkable feat of resilience, there are people who will suffer spinal cord injuries and will need the assistance of a professional attorney to help get them a sufficient financial settlement. The awarded money is what they will need to start therapy and hopefully make progress over the coming months and years. Queena’s story is one of hope, but others may have to go a step further and litigate their injury claim in court to secure their own financial compensation from the at-fault party.

Seeking Financial Compensation in a Spinal Cord Injury Case

Even though spinal cord impairments obviously fall under the personal injury umbrella, what isn’t so obvious is determining the right case value and figuring out how to reach that goal. There are many factors that can play into these decisions, and it is important that a person retain the services of a skilled attorney who can help them make these assessments.

For instance, an injured person might want an amount that would cover their medical bills and rehabilitation costs. However, an attorney knows that a person with physical impairments will have costs that extend throughout their entire life. A legal professional would know to request an amount that would cover a lifetime of depressed wages and would want a settlement that pays for any home remodeling used to accommodate their client’s physical limitations.

An experienced attorney will also be able to monetize any emotional stress that occurred because of a spinal cord injury. A person’s quality of life will inevitably diminish after suffering a severe personal injury, and it is important that they are compensated for any pain and suffering that may take place during the lengthy rehabilitation process.

Positively Affecting Spinal Cord Injury Victims

Every attorney knows to remain professional when dealing with a personal injury case, but a spinal cord injury is an extremely serious matter that raises the awareness of everyone involved. The injuries suffered are generally painful to witness, and the insurance companies are fighting vigorously to avoid paying out a substantial amount of damages. If a case is taken to court, the defendant’s legal team will use everything they can to make a person’s injuries look less severe than they actually are.

Spinal cord cases are extremely high stakes affairs, and it is important that a person take the first step in securing their future by obtaining solid legal representation. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to a negligent party, and are in Tampa, Florida or the surrounding area, you must contact the Matassini Law Firm, P.A. and meet with one of our dedicated attorneys who will make sure that you are getting the assistance you deserve.

Resource:

tampabay.com/news/nine-years-later-library-attack-victim-queena-works-at-learning-to-walk/2331357

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