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Carter Law Offices
816-283-3500
  • Home
  • Firm Overview
    • Douglas L. Carter
    • Katie Vandaveer
    • Henry the Dog
  • Practice Areas
    • Employment Law
    • Legal Malpractice
    • Business & Commercial Litigation
    • Housing Discrimination
    • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • Nursing Home Neglect
    • Dog Bites
    • Serious Injury and Wrongful Death
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  5. Spinal Cord Injuries/Paralysis

Help For Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries a person can suffer. The rehabilitation process can take months or even years. It may take even longer to grapple with the limitations brought on by paralysis. If you or a loved one has suffered a spine injury, a personal injury lawyer can help you recover the compensation you need to live the fullest possible life.

Carter Law Offices is based in Kansas City and represents injured people throughout Missouri and Kansas. We can answer any questions you may have. We will help you understand what to do, what to expect and how long the legal process can take. We understand the special nature of spinal cord injuries, and know how to make a persuasive, complete claim against the responsible parties. Contact us today.

Making A Full Claim For The Damages You Will Need Now And In The Future

Every personal injury claim has two parts. You will have to prove liability, or that the other party was responsible for your injuries. You will also have to prove your damages. When someone has suffered a spinal cord injury, proving damages can be complicated. You will likely require extensive modifications to your home. You may not be able to work, or are limited in the work you can do. Our law firm will enlist the services of experts, such as life-care planners and economists, to calculate the present and future costs of your injury.

Many times, when our clients hear what our experts have to say about the projected lifetime costs of their injuries, they are stunned. The lifetime costs of these types of serious injuries are usually much higher than expected. Our law firm will take every possible step to show insurance companies, and when necessary, judges and juries, the full financial impact of your loss.

We Are Determined To Make A Difference In Our Clients’ Lives

Attorney Doug Carter takes a special interest in helping people with spinal injuries live the fullest possible lives. He is also a snow ski instructor and helps people with disabilities, including people who are paralyzed below the waist, take adaptive lessons and ski. This experience is both humbling and rewarding. It gives Doug, and our staff, a better perspective on how people with spinal injuries are able to move forward after a traumatic event.

Contact the Attorneys of Carter Law Offices

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, our attorneys can help you claim compensation for your medical bills and ongoing treatment. To schedule a free initial consultation, call 816-283-3500 or contact us online.

Practice Areas

  • Employment Law
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    • Racial Discrimination
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    • Whistleblowers
    • When OSHA Rules Aren’t Followed
    • Wrongful Termination
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  • Business & Commercial Litigation
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  • Housing Discrimination
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
    • What to Do After a Car Accident
    • How an Attorney Helps After a Car Accident
    • Types of Auto Accidents
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Boating Accidents
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    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists
  • Nursing Home Neglect
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    • Failure to Monitor
    • Financial Exploitation of the Elderly
    • Group Home Neglect and Abuse
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    • Malnutrition / Dehydration
    • Medication Errors in Nursing Homes
    • Nursing Home Falls
    • Physical Abuse
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  • Serious Injury & Wrongful Death
    • Amputation
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    • Spinal Cord Injuries/Paralysis
    • Wrongful Death
  • Truck Accidents
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    • Commercial Vehicle Negligence
    • Delivery Truck Accidents
    • Drug & Alcohol Abuse by Truck Drivers
    • Equipment Design and Failure
    • Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers
    • Overloaded Trucks & Unsecured Loads
    • Texting and Trucking
    • Truck Crash Statistics
    • Truck Driver Employer Negligence
    • Truck Driver Fatigue
    • Unsafe Highway Conditions and Maintenance

Contact Us For A Free Initial Consultation

Carter Law Offices

Office Location

2600 Grand Blvd.
Suite 560
Kansas City, MO 64108

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Phone Number

816-283-3500

Fax

816-283-3084

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