Suffering a back or spine cord injury can have a life-changing impact on your life as well as the lives of your loved ones. Back and spinal cord injuries are among the most complex and serious types of personal injury claims, often involving long-term medical care, rehabilitation, and permanent changes to your mobility, independence, and ability to work.
These injuries can result from being involved in virtually any type of activity in any location. The incident can happen at home, on public property, private property, or at a commercial site of the workplace.
Common causes of spinal cord injuries
Common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
- motor vehicle collisions;
- slip and fall incidents;
- workplace accidents; and
- high-impact recreational activities.
Each scenario may involve different insurance systems, liability considerations, and legal timelines, making it critical to understand your rights early.
Back & spinal cord injury complications
Whether moderate or severe, neck, shoulder, and spinal injuries can lead to lifelong pain and disability. In more severe cases, individuals may experience partial or complete paralysis, chronic nerve pain, or degenerative complications that require ongoing care such as physiotherapy, assistive devices, home modifications, and attendant care. They can also result in costs associated with reduced mobility, missed time at work, lost income, and expensive long-term medical treatments that are not covered by Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). Siskinds’ team of spine injury lawyers are dedicated to providing the guidance, representation, and support to ensure you and your family receive the benefits you deserve as a result of your injury.
Experienced back and spinal cord injury lawyers
Our spinal cord injury lawyers have years of experience handling accident insurance claims and legal disputes. In addition to our expertise in personal injury law, we understand Ontario’s health care and insurance systems. Our lawyers know what it takes to secure the care and compensation you need on your road to recovery. We regularly work with medical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, and financial experts to assess the long-term impact of spinal injuries and to ensure your claim reflects your future care needs.
Factors affecting compensation in spinal cord injury claims
There are many factors that impact the amount of compensation you may receive due to your injury. Compensation can depend on factors such as:
- the severity of your injury;
- your ability to return to work;
- your ongoing care requirements; and
- the available insurance coverage.
Siskinds’ lawyers will lead you through the entire process of making a personal injury claim, ensuring that documents are complete and in order, and you have the information you need to obtain benefits and compensation for your injuries. From your initial consultation through settlement or trial, we guide you step-by-step.
Spinal cord injuries we handle
Our personal injury lawyers specialize in helping people who have suffered back or spine injuries. We represent clients with a wide range of spinal conditions, including:
- herniated and bulging discs;
- spinal fractures;
- nerve damage;
- chronic pain
- traumatic spinal cord injuries; and
- chronic back strain and soft tissue injuries.
Each case is approached with a tailored legal strategy based on your specific diagnosis and circumstances.
How Siskinds can help
When you work with us, you get a dedicated team of lawyers who know the system and work tirelessly to protect your rights to proper compensation as you recover. We are committed to helping clients across Ontario access the care, rehabilitation, and financial support needed to move forward with confidence.
If you have suffered a spinal cord or back injury, Siskinds’ personal injury lawyers can help ensure that you receive the treatment required to get back to your life.
Contact our lawyers for a free consultation today.
