Medical Overview: Paralysis
Results from spinal cord injury, brain injury, or nerve damage. Treatment includes emergency stabilization, surgery, intensive rehabilitation, and lifelong supportive care. Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO is one of the nation’s top rehabilitation centers.
Paralysis Settlement Ranges in Colorado
| Severity | Estimated Settlement Range |
|---|---|
| Low Severity | $200,000 – $500,000 |
| Medium Severity | $750,000 – $3,000,000 |
| High Severity / Catastrophic | $3,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
These ranges are general estimates based on Colorado verdict and settlement data. Actual case values vary based on specific facts.
How Paralysis Affects Your Case Value
Produces the highest settlements and verdicts in Colorado PI law. Lifetime care costs for quadriplegia can exceed $5M. Life care plans, vocational experts, and economist testimony are essential to document the full extent of damages.
Accidents That Commonly Cause Paralysis
Paralysis injuries frequently result from the following types of accidents in Colorado:
Paralysis by City
Get city-specific settlement data for paralysis claims.