Paralysis and Spinal Cord Demand Letter Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Research Resources
• Publications
• Demand Letter
• Law Firm's Experience with Paralysis / Spinal Cord Injury Cases
• Glossary

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This is a demand letter from an actual case. The names of all parties have been changed.

I. FACTUAL SYNOPSIS

II. PARTIES AND FORUM

1. PLAINTIFFS
2. DEFENDANT
3. FORUM

III. LIABILITY

1. NEGLIGENCE OF SARA GLASS
2. MASTER-SERVANT RELATIONSHIP

IV. MEDICAL SYNOPSIS

1. HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
1. Physicians and Surgeons
2. Hospitals
3. Physical Therapy
2. HOSPITALIZATIONS
1. Flat Rock Community Hospital
2. Memorial Hospital
1. Surgeries
2. Post Surgical Diagnosis

V. MEDICAL EVIDENCE

1. SURGERIES
• Decompressive Laminectomy
  
• Posterior Spinal Fusion
  
• Abdominal Laparotomy
  
• Percutaneous Pinning - Fixation of the Metatarsals
2. SPINAL INJURIES
3. SECONDARY COMPLICATIONS OF PARAPLEGIA
• Loss of Bladder Control
• Loss of Control of Bowel Functions
• Loss of Sexual Capability
• Muscle Contractions and Deformities
• Uncontrollable Gross Muscular Spasms
• Need for Dietary Supplements
• Kidney Infections and Kidney Stones
• Decubitus Sores and Ulcers
• Dangers arising from Loss of Sensation
• Bone Degeneration and Atrophy
• Muscular Atrophy
• Drug Addiction and Alcoholism
4. CLOSED HEAD INJURY
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL SEQUELAE

VI. DAMAGES

1. PHYSICAL PAIN AND SUFFERING
• Pain During Rehabilitation
• Pain and Distorted Sensations
• Pain at the Site of Injury
• Pain Above the Site of Injury
• Pain Below the Site of Injury
• Treatment
• Conservative Treatment
2. MENTAL ANGUISH
3. PHYSICAL DISABILITY
4. DISFIGUREMENT
• Surgical Scarring
• Decubitus Ulcers
• Muscular Atrophy
• Osteoporosis
• Muscle Spasm

VII. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT FRAMEWORK

1. INITIAL OUTLAY
2. STRUCTURE
3. INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST
4. CONSTRUCTIVE RECEIPT
5. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

VIII. SETTLEMENT DEMAND

1. INITIAL CASH OUTLAY
2. STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT:
   GENERAL DAMAGES (ANNOTATIONS)
   SPECIAL DAMAGES (ANNOTATIONS)

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