Ontario Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers 

Life After a Spinal Cord Injury: Your Guide to Legal Rights and Lifelong Support​​

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most devastating personal injuries a person can endure. In an instant, your life, and the lives of your loved ones, are changed forever. The path forward can seem uncertain and overwhelming, filled with medical challenges, emotional stress, and significant financial burdens.

At Iacobelli Law, we understand that this is more than just a legal case—it's about your future. Our dedicated team is here to provide not only expert legal guidance but also the compassionate support you need to navigate this new reality. We are committed to fighting for the maximum compensation and resources you need to live a life of dignity, purpose, and security.

This page is for you if:

• You or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury in an accident.
• You are feeling overwhelmed by medical bills and the cost of care.
• You are unsure of your rights under Ontario's insurance and legal systems.
• You need a strong advocate to handle the legal complexities so you can focus on healing.

Facing the Unthinkable? You Don't Have to Do It Alone.

​The initial days and weeks after a spinal cord injury are critical. Let us help lift the legal burden from your shoulders.

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Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries: The Medical Reality

A spinal cord injury occurs when there is damage to the spinal cord, the bundle of nerves that carries signals between your brain and the rest of your body. This damage can disrupt or completely sever those signals below the level of the injury.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries:

• Complete SCI: This results in a total loss of sensory and motor function below the level of the injury. This can lead to:
  • Tetraplegia (formerly Quadriplegia): Loss of function in the arms, hands, trunk, legs, and pelvic organs.
  • Paraplegia: Loss of function in the trunk, legs, and pelvic organs.
• Incomplete SCI: The spinal cord's ability to transmit messages is not completely lost. This means some sensation and movement may remain below the injury level. The extent of this varies greatly from person to person.

​The physical consequences extend far beyond mobility and can include chronic pain, respiratory complications, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and increased susceptibility to other health issues.

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The True Cost of a Spinal Cord Injury in Canada: More Than Just Medical Bills

A spinal cord injury requires a lifetime of care. The financial costs are staggering and are often the biggest source of stress for families. We fight to secure compensation that covers every aspect of your new reality, now and for the rest of your life.

We pursue maximum compensation for:

• Future Medical Care & Rehabilitation: This includes physiotherapy, occupational therapy, assistive devices, and potential future surgeries.
• Attendant Care: The cost of hiring personal support workers or compensating family members who have had to leave their jobs to become caregivers. This is often the single largest component of an SCI claim.
• Home & Vehicle Modifications: Ramps, accessible bathrooms, specialized vehicles, and other modifications needed to ensure your home is safe and accessible.
• Mobility Equipment: Costs for advanced wheelchairs (power and manual), lifts, and other essential mobility devices, including their maintenance and replacement over a lifetime.
• Loss of Income & Earning Capacity: Compensation for the income you've lost and, crucially, the income you will be unable to earn in the future.
• Pain, Suffering, and Loss of Enjoyment of Life: Acknowledging the profound non-financial impact the injury has had on your ability to enjoy life and participate in activities you once loved.
• Family Member Claims (FLA): Compensation for eligible family members for the loss of care, guidance, and companionship they have suffered as a result of your injury.

Navigating the Legal Path in Ontario: We Are Your Advocates

The legal and insurance landscape in Ontario is complex, especially for catastrophic injuries. Insurance companies may try to limit their payouts, often offering settlements that are wholly inadequate for lifetime needs. Our role is to protect you.

How We Help:

1. Immediate Intervention: We step in immediately to handle all communications with insurance companies, ensuring your rights are protected from day one.
2. Building Your Case: We work with a network of leading medical experts, life care planners, and economists to build an undeniable case that details the full extent of your injuries and future needs.
3. Securing Your Benefits: We navigate the complexities of Ontario's Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS) to ensure you receive the "catastrophic impairment" designation, unlocking a higher level of benefits for medical care and attendant support.
4. Tenacious Negotiation & Litigation: We are skilled negotiators who will push for a fair and comprehensive settlement. But we are also trial lawyers, fully prepared to take your case to court if that's what it takes to achieve justice.

Your Questions, Answered with Clarity​

Can I afford a lawyer?
Yes. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless and until we win your case. Our fee is a percentage of the final settlement.

What if the accident was partially my fault?
You may still be entitled to significant compensation. Ontario's laws account for shared fault. Don't assume you don't have a case.

How long do I have to file a claim?
There are strict deadlines in Ontario. It is crucial to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible to ensure you don't lose your right to make a claim.

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