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Speaking to an insurance agent without representation is a mistake, as you can accidentally make statements that disqualify you from full coverage.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-2\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-2\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-2\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Is it necessary to use a Philadelphia spinal cord injury lawyer?                        <\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-2\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-2\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>Yes. The average person cannot hope to achieve the same level of results made possible by the knowledge and resources of a team of experienced Philadelphia spinal cord injury lawyers. In nearly every case, working with a lawyer will significantly increase your compensation.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-3\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-3\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-3\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can a &#8203;&#8203;Philadelphia spinal injury lawyer help me gain compensation if a loved one died from a spinal injury?        <\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-3\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-3\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>Yes. If a spinal injury resulted in the death of a child, parent, or spouse, a Philadelphia spinal injury lawyer could help you gain compensation by filing a wrongful death action.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-4\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-4\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-4\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What is the cost of a Philadelphia spinal cord injury lawyer?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-4\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-4\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>The cost of a Philadelphia spinal cord injury lawyer depends on many different case-specific factors. The number of parties involved, the amount of work required to build a strong case, and whether a case goes to trial all impact the overall cost.<\/p>\n<p>Many personal injury lawyers work on contingency. A contingency fee is rendered from the final compensation awarded and is only due if your attorney wins your case.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-5\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-5\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-5\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What kind of experts can a spinal cord injury lawyer use to strengthen my case?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-5\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-5\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>A spinal cord injury lawyer can use expert testimony for many different reasons. Attorneys use medical experts to establish the likely lifetime costs of care for an individual&rsquo;s spinal injury, thereby increasing the potential compensation.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers also use accident reconstruction experts to determine fault, a crucial element of building a winning case. Your spinal cord injury lawyer will draw on whatever type of expert testimony can help strengthen your case.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-6\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-6\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-6\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What are the common causes of spinal cord injury in Philadelphia?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-6\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-6\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>There are countless ways of sustaining a spinal cord injury in Philadelphia. Common causes include slip and fall accidents, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, birth injuries, and workplace injuries.<\/p>\n<p>The cause of an accident is important because this determines whether your spinal cord injury lawyer will need to take action over personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, workers&rsquo; compensation, or some other type of claim.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-7\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-7\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-7\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">What should I do to protect myself after a spinal cord injury in Philadelphia?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-7\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-7\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>The two best ways to protect yourself are to document everything and speak with a spinal cord injury lawyer in Philadelphia as soon as possible. Don&rsquo;t admit fault, and don&rsquo;t speak with an insurance company.<\/p>\n<p>When an attorney has access to your case immediately, they can better protect your rights and ensure that the documentation needed for a winning case is created and collected.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div><\/div><div id=\"div_block-25-2055-8\" class=\"ct-div-block faq--toggle--wrapper\" data-id=\"div_block-25-2055\"><div id=\"_toggle-27-2055-8\" class=\"oxy-toggle toggle-1229 toggle-1229-expanded\" data-oxy-toggle-initial-state=\"closed\" data-oxy-toggle-active-class=\"toggle-1229-expanded\" data-id=\"_toggle-27-2055\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-expand-collapse-icon\" href=\"#\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"oxy-toggle-content\">\n                <h1 id=\"headline-28-2055-8\" class=\"ct-headline faq--toggle--head\" data-id=\"headline-28-2055\"><span id=\"span-32-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-32-2055\">Can a Philadelphia spinal cord injury attorney help if I was partly responsible for the accident?<\/span><\/h1>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"text_block-30-2055-8\" class=\"ct-text-block faq--toggle-answer\" data-id=\"text_block-30-2055\"><span id=\"span-34-2055-8\" class=\"ct-span\" data-id=\"span-34-2055\"><p>Yes. The state of Pennsylvania observes a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legis.state.pa.us\/WU01\/LI\/LI\/CT\/HTM\/42\/00.071.002.000..HTM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">comparative negligence<\/a>&nbsp;rule when it comes to ascribing fault. If you were partly to blame for the accident, both you and the other party are assigned a percentage of fault.<\/p>\n<p>If you bear 50% or less fault, you can recover compensation. If you bear 51% or more, you cannot recover compensation. 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