A spinal injury lawyer is a legal professional who specializes in helping victims to recover compensation for accidents which leave them with spinal injuries. Any person who has been left with spinal injuries from an accident in which a third-party was at fault may seek the help of a spinal injury lawyer. Spinal injuries most commonly occur in motor vehicle accidents or as a result of a fall, but may also occur as a result of gunshot wounds, sports injuries and other accidents. If the accident was directly caused by another person or as a result of negligence then a spinal injury lawyer will mount evidence to prove fault in a civil case. Spinal injuries are usually very serious, and result in lifetime costs, financially and emotionally. The spinal injury lawyer is specialized in dealing with cases with such important consequences and is knowledgeable in how to go about putting together a compensation package which is appropriate.