Spinal cord injury attorneys specialize in helping victims of accidents that result in spinal cord injury. They specialize in personal injury lawsuits and have medical knowledge concerning spinal injuries and are trained to guide families through the legal process with compassion and consideration. Many people are hesitant to contact an attorney after a spinal cord injury. Initially, they are unaware of what is involved and how devastating and debilitating these injuries can be. Spinal cord injuries that do not cause death often cause paralysis, either complete or incomplete. People with spinal cord injuries will need intensive medical care in the beginning and various forms of medical care throughout their lives, leading to massive expenses not covered by most insurance. While some spinal cord injuries are accidents that are no-fault, all too often there is someone at fault and that is where a spinal cord injury attorney becomes important. Medical bills in the first year alone can range from $100,000.00 for partial paralysis to over $400,000.00 for a quadriplegic's care. A qualified spinal cord injury attorney can help the family obtain compensation to cover medical care, lost wages, and if necessary, funeral expenses. Most cases involve little more than presenting detailed information about the case then turning it over to the attorney for completion.