The human brain and spinal cord are both the most important and the most vulnerable areas of the body. Sometimes, nervous system damage is obvious, such as when a spinal cord is severed in a car accident. Other times, however, the damage is more subtle, such as in "closed head" injuries, which are a common result of falls. Closed head injuries can cause short-term memory loss or patterns of anger that are hard to diagnose.
Whatever the cause, brain and spinal injuries require understanding, experience, and resources. Raynes McCarty attorneys have worked with victims of spinal cord and brain injuries for decades. We understand the profound ways in which these injuries affect the lives not only of the victims but of their families as well. We strive to secure the financial resources that are essential for a lifetime of medical care, by working closely with rehabilitation planning specialists, neuropsychologists, and therapists.
Examples of injured clients whom we have represented include:
- $10,250,000 Verdict in Swimming Pool Accident Richard dove from a wooden deck into a backyard, aboveground swimming pool, not understanding its shallow depth. He struck his head on the bottom and was paralyzed. Raynes McCarty sued the manufacturer of the pool liner on Richard's behalf, because the liner had neither adequate depth markers nor warnings against diving. At trial, Roy DeCaro and David Binder convinced a federal jury to return a $10,250,000 verdict in favor of our client. Click here to read more about the case.
- $7,200,000 Settlement in Forklift Accident Jim worked in a steel distribution warehouse, operating a specially designed forklift that was supposed to be guided down the narrow aisle by rails. Late one evening, co-workers heard Jim's scream. Running to his aid, they found his head pinned between the side of the forklift and the end of a shelf support. Unfortunately, Jim's brain damage was permanent. Thorough investigation revealed both that the forklift repair company had put the operator controls in backwards and that the warehouse designer had improperly spaced the guide rails. Using a videotape settlement brochure to demonstrate how the case would be presented at trial, Marty Brigham led the legal team that achieved a $7.2 million settlement for Jim. Click here to read more about the case.