A spinal cord injury can suddenly change how you live, move, work and manage everyday activities. You and your family may face difficult medical decisions, changes to your home and uncertainty about long-term care.

If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury, you may be entitled to significant financial and medical support. We help you pursue the resources needed for long-term care, stability and quality of life.

How These Injuries Occur

Spinal cord injuries may result from:

• Motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian or bicycle collisions
• Recreational vehicle accidents
• Slip and fall accidents
• Sports injuries or other traumatic events

Depending on the severity, a spinal cord injury may cause partial or complete paralysis affecting the arms, legs or both, as well as loss of sensation, mobility and independence.

Catastrophic Injury Status in Ontario

Certain serious spinal cord injuries may qualify as catastrophic impairments under Ontario’s accident benefits system, including:

• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia (tetraplegia)

A catastrophic impairment designation can significantly increase the accident benefits available for medical treatment, rehabilitation and attendant care. These claims can be complex and disputed by insurers, making early legal advice important.

Planning for Lifetime Care

People with serious spinal cord injuries may require ongoing care, rehabilitation and specialized support. We help identify and pursue compensation for needs such as:

• Home modifications and accessibility improvements
• Attendant and personal care
• Rehabilitation therapy
• Mobility equipment and assistive devices
• Psychological support
• Future medical expenses

Our goal is to help protect your independence, long-term care needs and your family’s financial security.

Free Consultation

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, getting legal advice early can help protect your rights and access to available benefits and compensation.

Contact The Personal Injury Lawyer for a free consultation if the injury occurred in York Region, Toronto or the GTA, including Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Aurora and Newmarket. We also serve clients throughout Durham Region, Peel Region and Simcoe County.