With over 86,000 people in Canada suffering from spinal cord injuries, it’s no surprise that when you become one of them, you want to make sure you aren’t just another statistic. Your well-being, health, and recovery depend on your access to medical care and proper changes in your home, which are heavily dependent on cost.
On behalf of Joseph Caprara of CBLAW posted in Spinal Cord Injuries on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.
With over 86,000 people in Canada suffering from spinal cord injuries, it’s no surprise that when you become one of them, you want to make sure you aren’t just another statistic. Your well-being, health, and recovery depend on your access to medical care and proper changes in your home, which are heavily dependent on cost.
Since your accident was caused by someone else’s neglect, it’s reasonable that you want to seek compensation from them. Consider the fact that even being awarded just $4,000 would be enough to purchase a wheelchair. If you were awarded $15,000, you could buy a power chair to help you get around your home and town.
Those costs are only some of the things you’ll need to consider. Remember, you’ll also have physical therapy or occupational therapy and need to potentially go through surgery or take ongoing medications. Your traumatic spinal cord injury can leave you with anything from minor numbness to full quadriplegia, so receiving the right treatment to get your body healthy again is vital.
You’ll want to make a claim for compensation soon, and when you do, consider asking for future care costs to be covered. Housekeeping, modifications to your home, and other expenses should be covered. Your lost wages and lost potential earnings should be covered, too. You may be awarded short- or long-term disability, but you could receive additional compensation, too, if you point out the extra compensation you’ll need for your pain, medical needs, and medical equipment. Our website has more information about what steps you can take to make sure you get all the money to which you may be entitled.