Huntsville Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney
I was involved in an accident with a commercial vehicle in September of 2023, which was deemed to be caused by the CDL driver almost immediately. The accident caused $13k of property damage to my car and came very close to totaling it due to the cost of repairs! Thankfully, no one was injured! The third-party company that handled the claim for the trucking and insurance company was very shady and unprofessional! I could go on all day about how stressful the situation was!
After several months, I spoke with the third party handling the claim about the possibility of a diminished value claim. I was advised I would need to purchase a damage estimate and submit it to them. I got the estimate; I attempted to submit the lost value claim to the third-party insurance representative with the trucking company, and I was advised I was owed nothing. It is well known that the value decreases when a car requires significant repairs after a collision, so I knew this was wrong! I knew I had to find an attorney.
I called at least four local attorneys in the Huntsville-Decatur area before I called Hunter's office. The first three said it basically wasn't worth their time, that with a 33% attorney fee, it was too small to take. I called a man in Birmingham who told me to call Garnett Patterson. Hunter without hesitation agreed to help me! He barely made anything taking this case; the monetary value was small. Hunter accepted my case because it was the right thing to do! I’ve also seen the things Hunter is doing for the Hispanic community, which without saying are a great act of selflessness! Hunter took it upon himself to help a fundraiser I had undertaken to pay for a memorial of a co-worker as well! I’ve even seen him help ppl add coolant to their cars outside the front of his office! He’s really one of a kind and a very genuine and down to earth guy!! If we had more people like Hunter, whose actions are driven by a genuine desire to help without expectation of a reward, this world would be a much better place!
Mr. Garnett took a personal interest in the case due to the situation and worked diligently to achieve the best possible outcome. Mr. Garnett and his staff kept me, and my husband informed during the entire process and addressed any concerns promptly, even when he was on vacation! Any time we had a concern regarding the case and the interaction between our insurance company, Mr. Garnett and his team reassured us, and did an amazing job! I am incredibly grateful for their dedication and would not hesitate to highly recommend them to anyone seeking legal counsel for injury claims/vehicle accidents.
When the case was completed Mr. Garnett asked my husband to come to his office. My husband was blown away by Mr. Garnett’s down to earth, personable and honest persona, and I can say without a doubt that anyone who hires Mr. Garnett will be dealing with a person of very good moral character, integrity, and dedication!!
Throughout the process, the team maintained clear and consistent communication, ensuring I was informed and comfortable at every stage. Their attention to detail, dedication to my case, and genuine care for my well-being exceeded my expectations. I felt fully supported and confident that my best interests were always their top priority.
For anyone in need of seasoned legal professionals who deliver results with integrity and skill, I highly recommend this team. They have my deepest appreciation for their tireless efforts and exceptional service.
If you or a loved one has a spinal cord injury after an accident, it is important for you to consider all your options and choose the right lawyer for a spinal cord injury. If your accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to compensatory damages. In spinal cord injury cases, future medical treatment can be in the tens of millions of dollars. That figure does not include pain & suffering, mental anguish, or lost wages.
Garnett & Patterson’s Huntsville personal injury lawyers can help recover the damages that you or your loved one are entitled to.
What Is Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal cord is the primary pathway between the brain and the rest of the body.
Spinal cord injuries occur when the spinal cord becomes damaged. The spinal cord can become damaged due to fractured vertebrae that crush or sever the spinal cord. Most spinal cord injuries are caused by trauma, such as car accidents, falls, acts of violence, and sporting accidents.
Vertebrae are the rings of bones that surround the spinal cord and make up the spinal column, also known as the backbone. The vertebrae are based on their location in the spinal column. There are seven cervical (neck), twelve thoracic (back), five lumbar (lower back) vertebrae.
Cervical spinal cord injuries usually cause loss of function in both the arms and legs, resulting in tetraplegia.
Thoracic spinal cord injuries usually affect the chest and the legs; and lumbar injuries affect the hips and legs, resulting in paraplegia.
Huntsville Accident Lawyers Who Answer Questions
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Spinal Cord Statistics
- Approximately 17,810 new spinal cord injuries each year in the USA.
- Males account for about 78% of new SCI cases.
- Approximately 294,000 people with SCI live in the United States with a range of 250,000 to 368,000 persons.
- Average age at the time of injury is 43 years old currently.
Causes of Spinal Cord Injury: The chart below shows the most common causes of spinal cord injuries. Car crashes are currently the leading cause of spinal cord injuries.
| Since 2015 | Vehicular | Falls | Violence | Sports | Medical/ Surgical | Other |
| 38.6% | 32.2% | 14.0% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 3.2% |