St. Louis Paralysis Attorneys

A strong paralysis claim begins with a thorough investigation. Our team works quickly to gather and preserve the evidence needed to build your case, including:

• Accident and incident reports documenting the circumstances of the injury
• Complete medical records, imaging, and diagnostic documentation
• Witness statements from those who observed the incident or its aftermath
• Photographic and video evidence from the scene
• Maintenance, inspection, and safety records in cases involving defective products or unsafe premises
• Employment records establishing lost wages and future earning capacity

To recover compensation, it must be demonstrated that another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct directly caused your paralysis. Simon Law builds liability arguments through:

• Establishing the defendant’s duty of care toward the victim
• Documenting how that duty was breached, whether through reckless driving, unsafe premises, a surgical error, or another failure
• Connecting the breach directly to the paralysis injury through medical and expert evidence
• Working with accident reconstruction specialists, neurosurgeons, and rehabilitative experts to substantiate every element of the claim

If you share some degree of responsibility for the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system, meaning your recovery is reduced proportionally to your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from pursuing a claim.

Paralysis carries a lifetime of extraordinary costs and losses. Simon Law works to ensure every component of your damages is identified, documented, and pursued. Victims may be entitled to recover:

• Medical expenses: Current and future costs, including hospital stays, surgeries, medications, and specialist care
• Rehabilitation and therapy: Physical, occupational, and psychological therapy to help the victim regain as much independence as possible
• Long-term care costs: In-home care, assisted living, or nursing facility expenses for victims requiring permanent support
• Home and vehicle modifications: Costs for ramps, widened doorways, bathroom modifications, and adaptive vehicle equipment
• Assistive devices: Wheelchairs, prosthetics, and other mobility aids
• Lost wages and earning capacity: Income lost during recovery and the long-term impact on the victim’s ability to work
• Loss of enjoyment and independence: Damages reflecting the activities, relationships, and experiences the victim can no longer participate in
• Loss of consortium: Compensation for the impact on the victim’s spouse or family members
• Punitive damages: Available in cases where the defendant’s conduct was particularly reckless or egregious, intended to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar behavior.

Yes. Missouri follows a pure comparative fault system, which means you can recover compensation even if you share some responsibility for the accident. Your award will be reduced proportionally to your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from pursuing a claim. An experienced paralysis attorney can help minimize your attributed fault and maximize your recovery.

Strong paralysis claims are built on medical records documenting the injury and its long-term impact, accident reports, witness statements, expert testimony from medical and accident reconstruction specialists, and photographic or video evidence from the scene. Financial records establishing lost wages and care costs are also critical to calculating the value of your claim.

In Missouri, the statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is five years from the date of injury. If the paralysis resulted from medical malpractice, the deadline is two years. Acting promptly is important as early evidence preservation can significantly strengthen your case and protect your legal rights.

If your paralysis was caused by a surgical error, misdiagnosis, or another medical provider’s negligence, you may have a medical malpractice claim. These cases require specialized expert testimony and are subject to a two-year statute of limitations in Missouri. Simon Law can evaluate your medical history and help determine whether negligent care caused or contributed to your condition.