Many spinal cord injuries prevent victims from returning to the same job they held before they got hurt. Spinal cord injury victims who suffer permanent disabilities may qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), private long-term disability insurance benefits, and, in limited cases, Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These monthly payments only compensate you for part of the income you earned before your injury, so you will likely still have an income loss to contend with.
Taking legal action against parties who caused you harm may provide you with additional compensation that you would not otherwise receive through SSDI or SSI. An experienced Atlantic City spinal cord injury attorney can answer questions you may have about your rights to seek compensation from sources other than disability insurance and guide you on the right path for your individual circumstances.