Injuries to the brain and central nervous system require a very specialized understanding of the legal and medical issues involved. At Gluckstein & Associates LLP, we have developed an extensive knowledge of the legal and medical aspects of these injuries and we maintain strong ties with the medical community.
There are a multitude of both medical and legal issues which need to be considered in relation to brain and spinal cord injuries. Medically, the events surrounding the injuries and subsequent rehabilitation must be thoroughly documented. This step would include the compilation and interpretation of such things as ambulance call reports, hospital records, and clinical notes and records from attending physicians and rehabilitation facilities. Legally, one is faced with such issues as determining the identification of the parties involved, the liability of the parties, the cause of the accident and injury, the calculation of pecuniary and non−pecuniary damages, as well as choosing the appropriate dispute resolution forum. There are also other economic matters to consider such as collateral benefits, economic loss, Family Law Act claims and future care costs. These are just a few of the many matters that must be addressed to ensure a successful settlement.
The whole process can be quite dizzying and complex for friends and family of brain and spinal cord injury victims. As a primary caregiver, your immediate concerns will tend to reside with the rehabilitation of your friend or loved one. Our team of solicitors, rehab professionals and support staff will guide you on your road to rehabilitation and return you to economic stability with dignity and respect. We will ensure that your rights are protected at every turn and we will always have your best interests in mind.
Mild and traumatic brain injuries are amongst the most serious cases handled by the solicitors at Gluckstein & Associates LLP. We have over 40 years of experience helping clients with brain injuries navigate the unique medical−legal obstacles presented to them. Our firm takes a holistic approach to the more seriously injured clients. We maintain a staff of rehabilitation coordinators and a highly skilled nurse, all of whom are sensitive to the needs of persons who are living with the aftereffects of a traumatic brain injury.
Spinal cord injuries are not the same. In fact, there is great variation in the types of injury and the damage which can be the eventual result of a spinal cord injury, i.e., quadriplegia, paraplegia, complete or incomplete injuries. The nature and severity of the injury will determine the acute and rehabilitative needs of the client. An understanding of the particulars of these injuries is essential to ascertaining and protecting the needs of the affected individual.
At the rehabilitation phase, it is very important to be confident about the quality of care you or a loved one will receive when entering a rehabilitation program. Very few people have prior experience with rehabilitation or the effects of a spinal cord injury, thus, assessing the quality of a rehabilitation program is difficult. It is crucial to select a high quality rehabilitation program with skilled professionals to help a newly injured person develop the skills needed to maintain physical and emotional health throughout their lifetime. The legal and rehabilitation team at Gluckstein & Associates LLP can help answer your questions and make sure that you or your loved one gets access to first−rate care. We have been dealing with the top professionals in the medical-rehabilitation field for over 40 years and we refer our clients to the appropriate health care facility and health care providers when necessary.
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