Life After a Spinal Cord Injury: What Happens Next?
A spinal cord injury changes everything. One moment, you’re living life as usual—working, driving, spending time with family—and the next, everything feels uncertain. Suddenly, you’re facing long hospital stays, ongoing therapy, mobility challenges, and an overwhelming financial burden.
If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence—whether in a car accident, a fall, or a workplace incident—you may be entitled to compensation that helps you reclaim your future. At Nance Cacciatore, we’ve been standing up for spinal cord injury victims in Florida for decades, helping them secure the financial and legal support they need to move forward.
Let’s talk about what you need to know if you or a loved one has suffered an SCI (spinal cord injury) due to negligence.
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries: The Basics
The spinal cord is like a highway for your body’s nervous system—it carries signals between your brain and the rest of your body. When it’s injured, that connection is disrupted, leading to partial or complete loss of movement, sensation, and bodily functions.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries:
Complete SCI – No movement or sensation below the injury site.
Incomplete SCI – Some movement or sensation may remain.
Common Effects of SCI:
✔ Loss of mobility (paraplegia or quadriplegia)
✔ Chronic pain, muscle weakness, and spasms
✔ Loss of bladder and bowel control
✔ Difficulty breathing and regulating body temperature
✔ Changes in sexual function and fertility
Spinal cord injuries can vary from mild to life-altering, but one thing remains the same—the physical, emotional, and financial impact is massive.
How Do Spinal Cord Injuries Happen?
Many spinal cord injuries result from sudden accidents that could have been prevented. Some of the most common causes include:
Car Accidents – One of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. High-speed collisions can cause direct spinal trauma or whiplash-related damage.
Truck Accidents – Due to their size and weight, commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries when they collide with smaller vehicles.
Motorcycle Accidents – Motorcyclists are vulnerable to spinal injuries in crashes because they have little protection.
Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents – Being hit by a car or thrown onto the pavement can result in severe spinal trauma.
Construction Site Accidents – Falls from scaffolding, falling debris, or equipment malfunctions can lead to spinal injuries.
If your spinal cord injury was caused by someone else’s carelessness or reckless actions, you shouldn’t have to carry the burden alone.
The True Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most expensive types of catastrophic injuries a person can endure. Beyond the initial hospital bills, SCI survivors often require lifelong care, home modifications, and assistive devices just to regain some independence.
Medical Costs – Hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, wheelchairs, medications, and home health care.
Rehabilitation Expenses – Ongoing physical and occupational therapy to help regain as much function as possible.
Lost Income & Career Changes – Many SCI survivors can’t return to their previous jobs, leading to financial instability.
Home & Vehicle Modifications – Ramps, lifts, widened doorways, and adaptive vehicles are often needed to accommodate new mobility challenges.
A spinal cord injury can cost millions of dollars over a lifetime. That’s why it’s critical to work with an experienced legal team that can fight for full and fair compensation for everything you’ll need in the years to come.
How Nance Cacciatore Builds a Strong Case for Spinal Cord Injury Victims
At Nance Cacciatore, we don’t just fight for compensation—we fight for your future. Our experienced legal team works with medical professionals, financial experts, and life care planners to ensure your lawsuit accounts for every detail of your long-term needs.
Our Process Includes:
Investigating the accident – Gathering evidence, talking to witnesses, and reconstructing what happened.
Consulting with medical professionals – Understanding the full scope of your injuries and necessary treatments.
Working with life care planners – Determining the cost of your future medical care, rehabilitation, and assistive technology.
Fighting for fair compensation – Negotiating with insurance companies and, if necessary, taking your case to trial.
We’re not just attorneys—we’re advocates who fight to make sure you’re not left struggling to afford the care you need.
Why Choose Nance Cacciatore?
When you’re facing one of the biggest challenges of your life, you need a legal team that is trusted, experienced, and relentless in the pursuit of justice.
What Sets Us Apart?
Board-Certified Attorneys – Nationally recognized for their expertise in injury law.
Decades of Experience – Protecting Florida’s injured since 1963.
History of Record-Setting Verdicts – Fighting for maximum compensation for our clients.
⚖️ Commitment to Doing What’s Right – We don’t just handle cases—we fight to make Florida a safer place for everyone.
At Nance Cacciatore, we believe that justice isn’t just about money—it’s about rebuilding lives.
Take the First Step Toward Justice
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence, you shouldn’t have to navigate this journey alone.
Our team at Nance Cacciatore is here to fight for your rights, your recovery, and your future.
Contact us today for a free consultation.
There are no fees unless we win your case—because justice should never come with a price tag.
