VA and military medical centers must provide safe medical care. But mistakes can cause life-changing spinal cord injuries.
Our founding attorney is both a lawyer and doctor (MD/JD). This helps us understand complex medical cases better.
We've helped clients recover over $145 million in 25 years. We know what proper medical care should look like.
If you're injured at a VA facility, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) protects your rights. You can seek compensation from the government.
What Causes Spinal Cord Injury at South Dakota Military & VA Hospitals?
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Surgical Errors During Spinal Procedures: Misplaced instruments or rough handling of nerves by surgeons can damage the spinal cord.
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Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Cord Compression: To prevent paralysis, doctors must quickly spot signs of spinal cord compression.
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Anesthesia Complications: Poor positioning or spinal anesthesia problems can damage nerves permanently.
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Medication Errors Causing Spinal Damage: Wrong injections or harmful drugs can paralyze patients.
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Failure to Monitor Post-Surgical Complications: Staff must quickly catch and treat problems like bleeding or infection.
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Improper Handling of Trauma Patients: Poor patient movement can worsen spinal injuries.
South Dakota Facilities Where We Handle Spinal Cord Injury Cases
We help patients at these major facilities:
VA Black Hills Health Care System (Fort Meade) - Offers surgery and medical care to western South Dakota veterans.
VA Black Hills Health Care System (Hot Springs) - Provides emergency and specialized care in the region.
Ellsworth Air Force Base Medical Clinic - Treats military members and families.
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Warning Signs: Is Your Spinal Cord Injury Medical Malpractice?
- Unexpected loss of feeling after a routine procedure
- Staff ignored your reports of severe back pain
- Paralysis after delayed emergency treatment
- Injury from wrong positioning during surgery
- Problems after poor trauma care
- Nerve damage from incorrect injections
- Disability from untreated compression or infection
Damages Available in South Dakota Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Economic Damages
- Lifetime Medical Care Costs: Rehabilitation, therapy, and medical equipment
- Home Modification Expenses: Wheelchair access, ramps, and special accommodations
- Lost Earning Capacity: Income losses from paralysis or partial injuries
- Attendant Care Costs: Nursing care and daily assistance
- Specialized Transportation: Modified vehicles and medical transport
- Adaptive Technology: Communication devices and work equipment
Non-Economic Damages
- Pain and Suffering: Physical pain and ongoing discomfort