Spinal Cord Research Programs, Injury Victims
Because of current political bans on spinal cord research programs, injury victims must wait. A cure for
spinal cord injuries in sight, yet denied, at least until the current round of elections pass and perhaps
politicians return to Washington and consider their oath of office ("I do solemnly swear that I will support
and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear
true faith and allegiance to the same"). The solemn duty of each Congressman includes protection of
Amendment V to the Bill of Rights - no person shall be "... deprived of life, liberty, or property, without
due process of law". The benefit of spinal cord research programs is obvious - repair of spinal lesions and
restoration of mobility. The majority of citizens support stem cell research. Nevertheless, politicization
prevents researchers and doctors from saving lives.
Personal Injury Law - Spinal Cord Research Programs, Injury Victims:
When considering any claim, state personal injury law and practices generally determine which causes of
action create liability, what damages are recoverable, and how to recover the award of a judgment. Less
frequently, federal law preempts state law and requires claims to be filed in the federal court or
administrative processes, or alternatively, may permit an election of either state or federal law. In all
cases, settlement of liability claims before trial is encouraged by the court system as a matter of judicial
economy. Settlement of claims is voluntary, and offers several distinct advantages over trial. These
advantages include the elimination of risk, a guaranteed recovery of a known amount, and the reduction of
time, attorney fees, and costs required to collect amounts owed. The primary disadvantage of settling a
damage claim is economic - plaintiffs may recover far more if the court or a jury assesses damage amounts.
Interpretation of Laws:
The application of personal injury laws is an organic process, based upon facts which are unique to each claim. Statutes,
case law, and rules of court all influence the success or failure of each case. Lawyers who specialize in
damage claims for plaintiffs tend to be creative in expansive interpretation of both liability and damages
sustained. Likewise, defense attorneys and claims adjusters are equally creative in influencing settlement
for less than the true trial value when the claimant is not represented. See also: Spinal Cord Research Programs, Injury
Victims - How to Find a Lawyer, Laws, & Lawyer Searches.
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