Spine Injuries

Best Law Firms
Power Rogers & Smith has not only been honored with one Best Law Firms designation, but five!
Inner Circle of Advocates
This is a rare and exclusive legal honor limited to the top 100 attorneys in the US, and we are proud to have three of our attorneys included.
American College of Trial Lawyers
Membership in this organization is invitation-only, and extended only to the very best trial lawyers who display the highest degrees of professionalism and ethics.
Best Lawyers in America
All three of our firm’s partners have been included in the list of The Best Lawyers in America for exceptional representation of plaintiffs in cases.
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Membership is invitation-only and only extended after a careful vetting process during which lawyers are evaluated on criteria such as experience and integrity.
Law Dragon
Lawdragon recognizes the top attorneys in the nation based on a process of law firm nominations, votes and comments from legal professionals, and editorial research.
Illinois Super Lawyers® Top 10 Lawyers
Super Lawyers® is a prestigious rating services that recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in each state based on a process of peer review and independent research.
TopVerdict™
Our firm secured an $85.9 million jury verdict recognized among the Top 10 Verdicts and the fourth-largest plaintiff / cross-claimant verdict in the state of Illinois in 2017.

Chicago Spine Injury Attorneys

Did you or a loved one sustain a spinal cord injury?

At Power, Rogers & Smith, L.L.P., we represent victims of spinal cord injuries. When individuals sustain life-altering injuries as a result of the carelessness, negligence, or liability of another, the team at Power Rogers & Smith can step in to advocate on their behalf. Our Chicago-based law firm represents individuals throughout Illinois, so if you or a loved one was injured in this way, we invite you to contact us today for a free review of your case.

Spine Injury Cases We’ve Handled

$18.75M Settlement – Plaintiff became a quadriplegic due to cervical disc surgery because the hospital failed to communicate postoperative neurological changes due to spinal compression.
$10.43M Verdict – Plaintiff suffered a spinal cord injury and sustained partial paralysis of arms and legs after his vehicle was hit by a semi-truck.
$9.75M Settlement – Plaintiff underwent spine surgery, but osteophytes left behind after surgery caused the plaintiff to suffer spinal cord stress, affecting blood flow and spinal cord fusion. Plaintiff sustained quadriparesis.

Recovered Over $4 Billion in Verdicts and Settlements

View Our Record of Success

Common Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries are life changing. Unlike many types of personal injury, a spine injury will usually result in long-term disability. Power Rogers & Smith, L.L.P. is prepared to handle the following types of spine injury cases:

Spinal cord injuries arising out of medical negligence, such as surgical error
Damage to the spinal cord during labor/delivery
Spine injuries sustained in serious motor vehicle accidents
On-the-job spinal cord injuries, such as those sustained on construction sites

If you or someone you love sustained spinal cord damage due to the wrongful or negligent acts of another, we invite you to contact our Chicago spine injury lawyers today for a free review of your case. There is no fee unless we win your case!

Experience
Since 1993 when we first opened the doors of our law practice, Power Rogers & Smith has handled some of the largest personal injury cases for plaintiffs in the state of Illinois – and won. With our experience, we aren’t afraid to stand up to large corporations and insurance companies in court.
Success
Power Rogers & Smith has won more than $4 billion in verdicts and settlements for its clients – that’s $800 million more than our closest competitor since 2000. These results include many record-setting and regulation-changing outcomes as well, including a $100 million settlement for victims of a trucking accident – Illinois’ largest injury award to a single family.
Contingency Fee
Victims of tragic and life-altering accidents are suffering – physically, emotionally, and financially. We take the financial burden off victims by working on a contingent fee. This means that you do not pay unless/until we secure a financial recovery for you. You focus on healing. We’ll take care of the rest.

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Common Questions About Spinal Cord Injuries

What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?

A: Most types of major accidents can result in life-altering spine injuries, including car accidents, construction accidents, and pedestrian accidents. Spinal injuries can also be the result of some medical malpractice cases.
Do I Need an Attorney?

A: A spinal injury is a serious matter that requires the skill of an experience personal injury attorney. A lawyer can help you receive the compensation you are owed for your injuries.
Will My Case Go to Court?

A: In some cases, a spinal injury case may be held out of court if the insurance company offers an agreeable settlement. If a settlement isn’t agreed upon, a skilled attorney will be able to represent you in a court of law.

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