PERSONAL INJURY LAW FOR 29 YEARS

Fractured bones are a common result of motor vehicle accidents, slip or trip-and-fall accidents, and accidents caused by defective products. While broken bones generally heal, they can have a significant detrimental impact on your life. Depending on the bone that was fractured and the severity of the break, you may have to spend time in hospital, be unable to return to work or to carry out your normal duties at work, be unable to care for your children, or require assistance around the house. Certain fractures, such as a broken hip or pelvis, may severely hamper your mobility for several months.

Even the simplest fracture takes time to heal. A more severe fracture may require one or more surgeries, physiotherapy or other forms of rehabilitation. Even after a fracture has fully healed, people often find that the area remains painful or that they never gain back the full range of motion that they had before the accident. You may find yourself permanently unable to participate in activities that you used to enjoy. It can be difficult to determine immediately after an accident whether or not your bone fracture will lead to any long-term complications. Some fractures may eventually lead to arthritis or to the need for hip or knee replacement surgery later in life.

Having dealt with numerous cases involving broken bones, the knowledgeable fracture lawyers at Girones understand what you are going through. They will preserve your legal rights based on the premise that the full extent of your injuries and suffering may not yet be known. At Girones Lawyers, we will obtain the financial compensation that you need to maintain yourself and your family throughout your rehabilitation as well as compensation for any permanent pain or disability that you suffer. Let us help you deal with the financial consequences of your injury so that you can concentrate on your recovery.

If you have been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to a higher level of statutory accident benefits if your injury is classified as “catastrophic.” An individual with a catastrophic injury may qualify for up to $1,000,000 of accident benefits for medical and rehabilitation costs and another $1,000,000 for attendant care.

Your insurance company will determine whether or not your injury falls within the definition of catastrophic. Common injuries that are classified as catastrophic include:

• Paraplegia or quadriplegia (paralysis of the limbs)
• Amputation of an arm or a leg, or another condition that results in total loss of use of an arm or a leg
• Total blindness in both eyes
• Brain injury that results in severe coma, vegetative state or severe disability, and
• Injury that results in severe mental impairment or behavioural disorder.

In addition to the increased amount of accident benefits to which you may be entitled, you may have the right to sue another person who was responsible for the accident.

A defective product can be more than a mere annoyance; it can lead to property damage, personal injury and even death. At Girones Lawyers, we understand that accidents caused by defective products can have a devastating effect on the victims and their families.

A product liability case may arise when a person purchases a product believing it to be safe and is then injured by the product. The product may be inherently dangerous due to a problem with the design or the danger may arise due to a defect in the manufacturing process. If you have been injured in an accident caused by the use or malfunction of a product, then you may be able to sue the manufacturer or the distributor of that product for your damages.

The product in question may be:

• An automobile or a part of an automobile, such as the breaks or the tires
• Children and baby gear, such as strollers or car seats
• Helmets and other recreational gear
• Household products and appliances, or
  food and beverages.

Proving a product liability case can be quite complex. It may require a detailed analysis of the accident by an expert witness in order to prove that the defective product caused the accident. At Girones, our expert product liability lawyers have extensive experience dealing with these types of accidents as well as with product liability law. We are familiar with the possible repercussions of this type of accident on you and your family and we want to ensure that you receive the compensation that you need to carry on with your life. An accident caused by a defective product could render you permanently disabled and unable to work.

A spinal cord injury can include any type of damage or trauma to the spinal cord, which is the bundle of nerves protected by the spine. An accident may result in a partially or completely severed spinal cord, or less severe trauma that results in inflammation around the spinal cord. It is possible for a person to break his back or neck without permanently damaging the spinal cord, just as it is possible to damage the spinal cord without fracturing the back or neck.
The effects of a spinal cord injury will vary greatly depending on the severity and location of the damage. Severe damage may result in total paralysis, while more mild damage may cause only a reduced ability to control a certain part of the body. An injury higher up on the spinal cord will affect a greater percentage of the body than an injury lower down along the spinal cord. Some common effects of spinal cord injury include:

• Paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia)
• Seizures or muscle spasms
• Loss of sensation
• Loss of control over muscles
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss bladder and bowel control.

There may also be severe long-term consequences of spinal cord injuries such as an increased risk of infection and heart disease.

A brain injury can have a destructive impact on all aspects of your life. At Girones, our experienced brain injury lawyers are here to help you and your family navigate the complexities of dealing with insurance companies and the legal system following a serious accident.
The most common type of brain injury that we see at Girones Lawyers is a traumatic brain injury. These injuries can be caused by a direct blow to the head during a motor vehicle accident, or as the result of a fall. They can also be caused by the sudden movement of the brain within the skull, which might occur if your head is whipped back and forth during a car accident. Brain injuries can also be caused if the brain is starved of oxygen or if a person takes particular medications or the wrong dosage of a particular medication.
The results of a brain injury will vary depending on the severity of the injury and the location of the brain that was injured. Symptoms of a brain injury may include memory loss, problems concentrating, problems with vision, hearing and speech, seizures, difficulty moving or controlling a particular part of the body or difficulty walking.
While brain injuries are considered irreversible, it is difficult to predict the level of impairment that will result from any particular brain injury. Even experts in the field of neuroscience will admit that the brain remains very much a mystery and it can behave in unpredictable ways. Because of this uncertainty, our brain injury lawyers work hard to obtain the most compensation for your injuries within the shortest amount of time possible so that you can proceed with your rehabilitation. A brain injury may have many unfortunate effects on your life, but with help from Girones Lawyers, it doesn’t have to have a devastating effect on your financial situation.

Losing a family member at any time can be devastating. Losing a family member in a fatal accident can be particularly traumatizing due to the unexpected nature of their death. Not only have you lost a loved one, but you may also have to deal with increased responsibilities for your remaining family members. If you have lost a family member due to someone else’s negligence, we can provide you with the advice and representation you need to obtain compensation for your loss, leaving you free to grieve and take care of your family.
A wrongful death claim can be filed by a spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild or sibling of the deceased. In order to make a legal claim for wrongful death, the fatal accident must have been caused by the negligence or recklessness of another person, not the deceased. In addition, the death must have resulted in damages for the surviving family members. The financial damages resulting from a wrongful death claim usually occur when the deceased provided either financial support or care for other members of the family. You may also be able to claim compensation for medical expenses, funeral expenses and lost wages that were caused when you and other family members were unable to work due to the death.
Any type of accident may result in a wrongful death claim, including motor vehicle accidents, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, workplace accidents and accidents caused by faulty products.
Obviously you can never be financially compensated for the loss of a loved one. However, our skilled wrongful death lawyers can ensure that you are compensated for the financial damages associated with your loss so that you can continue to care for your family. Contact Girones Lawyers as soon as possible after a fatal accident to preserve your legal rights.