Phoenix Paralysis Medical Malpractice Attorney

Paralysis is one of the most devastating outcomes of medical negligence. When a preventable medical error causes spinal cord damage, nerve injury, or a stroke that leads to paralysis, victims and families are left facing lifelong medical costs and permanent lifestyle changes. In these cases, a Phoenix medical malpractice lawyer can investigate what went wrong and pursue full compensation.

Medical providers are held to strict standards of care. When they fail to meet those standards and a patient suffers paralysis, Arizona law allows victims to bring a malpractice claim against the responsible doctor, hospital, or medical facility.

Why Choose Knapp & Roberts for Your Paralysis Medical Malpractice Law Firm In Phoenix?

Knapp & Roberts is a law firm with over 30 years of experience navigating medical malpractice claims with exceptional results for clients, even in the most complex cases. With Knapp & Roberts, you can expect the following:

• Attorneys dedicated to advocating for catastrophic injury victims, with access to medical experts and other crucial resources to support your case
• Personalized attention and a strategy tailored to your unique circumstances
• Open-communication and availability, so you’re always involved and informed of the progress of your case

We offer a free consultation to injury victims, and then work at no cost until after we’ve recovered compensation for you.

What Types of Medical Malpractice Can Cause Paralysis?

Paralysis occurs when an injury disrupts the brain’s pathway for transmitting and receiving messages from the body. An alarming 4.6% of paralysis cases occur due to medical malpractice, such as the following:

• Surgical mistakes, such as accidental damage to the nerves or spinal cord
• Anesthesia errors or damage to the spinal cord during an epidural
• Birth injuries
• Trauma due to improper positioning during medical procedures
• Inadequate post-operative care
• Medication mistakes, such as those that result in a stroke
• Failure to diagnose a spinal cord infection
• Improper trauma management 

Paralysis is a catastrophic injury with permanent consequences for the injury victim’s life.

Proving Medical Malpractice In Phoenix Paralysis Cases

Most personal injury claims are based on the general duty of care that all parties have to others in their orbit, but doctors and other medical providers are held to a higher standard. Proving a provider’s liability for medical malpractice requires evidence demonstrating that the physician’s or facility’s actions meet the following legal standards of liability:

• A doctor-patient relationship was in effect at the time that the injury occurred
• The provider owed a duty to the patient, requiring them to treat the patient at the level of care accepted as appropriate by the medical community
• They violated their duty of care
• The violation caused the patient’s paralysis injury
• The injury victim suffered economic damages from the injury, as well as physical pain and suffering

Medical providers and their powerful insurers are not on your side during a medical malpractice case. Instead, they are willing to profit at your expense when you deserve the full value of your claim. 

What Damages Can I Recover In a Phoenix Medical Malpractice Claim For Paralysis?

Paralysis is widely recognized as one of the most expensive injuries, with lifetime expenses calculated by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation ranging from over a million dollars for the mildest injury with incomplete motor function to $2,596,329 for tetraplegia, or complete paralysis with full reliance on medical equipment.

A successful claim could recover the following:

• Past and future medical expenses
• Out-of-pocket costs for mobility equipment, adaptive equipment, and home assistance
• Diminished earning ability
• Compensation for pain and suffering
• Compensation for catastrophic injury, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and related emotional damages

Most medical malpractice claims end with a settlement from the appropriate insurance company; however, a trial-ready attorney from Knapp & Roberts will prepare your case as though for trial throughout the process to strengthen your claim.

Reach Out to Knapp & Roberts About Your Phoenix Paralysis Medical Malpractice Case

You don’t have to add a challenging legal process to your plate when you’re already dealing with a life-altering injury and a difficult recovery period. Instead, contact the experienced law firm of Knapp & Roberts to navigate the financial recovery you deserve while you focus on reaching the maximum medical improvement for your injury.