- Lifetime costs are the core of the claim. Paralysis claims often include decades of medical care, attendant care, home and vehicle modifications, and lost earning capacity, usually documented with a life care plan and economic experts.
- Multiple insurance sources may apply. Liability coverage, underinsured motorist coverage, umbrella policies and commercial policies can all come into play in a serious crash.
- Punitive damages are capped in Virginia. Punitive damages are limited to $350,000 (Va. Code § 8.01-38.1), but compensatory damages in most injury cases are not capped.
- Two-year deadline. Most Virginia paralysis injury claims must be filed within two years (Va. Code § 8.01-243). Maryland and DC generally allow three years.
A Full or partial paralysis injury is one of the devastating and life-changing injures a person can suffer in a serious accident. A loss of mobility can impact your career, your finances and your quality of life.
Paralyzed due to the negligence of another? Contact Hilton & Somer, LLC today to see if you have a case against the negligent party. Call the Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC paralysis injury lawyers located in our Fairfax office at 703-560-0700. Se habla Español.
It is essential in these cases to have a life care plan that encompasses all of your present and future needs. Paralysis may require 24-hour care as well as the installation of ramps and other home modifications, physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitative therapy, surgeries and other necessary medical treatments and expenses. Quadriplegics and paraplegics are also susceptible to many other injuries, meaning their medical expenses will continue for the rest of their lives.
At Hilton & Somer, LLC we are a small law firm with experience and resources equal to that of our larger competitors. Given our size, we are able to carefully select the cases we take on, fully confident that we have the knowledge and skill needed to obtain results for our clients.
Our experienced personal injury lawyers have experience in paralysis cases that result from any of the following:
- Car Accidents
- Tractor Trailer Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Mass Transit Accidents
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Aviation Accidents
- School Bus/Commercial Vehicle Accidents
- Slip-and-Fall Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Work-related accidents
- Faulty products
Contact Hilton & Somer, LLC Personal Injury Attorneys
To learn more about how our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you, contact us at 703-560-0700. All cases are handled on a contingency basis, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless we are successful in obtaining compensation for you.
Areas We Serve
Hilton & Somer is based in Fairfax, Virginia and represents injured clients throughout Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, including:
- Northern Virginia: Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Springfield, Manassas, Annandale, McLean, Falls Church, Centreville, Leesburg, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, plus Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fauquier and Culpeper Counties
- District of Columbia: Washington, DC
- Maryland: Bethesda, Silver Spring, Oxon Hill and College Park, plus Montgomery, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, Frederick and Washington Counties
Paralysis Injury FAQ
What compensation is available for paralysis caused by an accident?
Compensation may include lifetime medical and attendant care, rehabilitation, home and vehicle modifications, mobility equipment, lost income and earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
What is a life care plan?
A life care plan is a detailed projection, prepared by medical and rehabilitation experts, of the care, equipment and services a person with a catastrophic injury will need over their lifetime and what it will cost.
How long do I have to file a paralysis injury claim in Virginia?
Most paralysis injury claims in Virginia must be filed within two years of the injury. Maryland and Washington, DC generally allow three years.
How much does it cost to hire a paralysis injury lawyer?
Hilton & Somer handles catastrophic injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you, and the first consultation is free.
