Spinal Cord Claims
in Maryland
If you were injured due to another person’s careless actions, we understand what you may be going through. As a victim or a surviving family member, you could be suffering with the life-changing repercussions of a serious accident.

Legally Reviewed By:
Adam M. Smallow
September 22, 2025
A spinal cord injury can turn your entire world upside down in an instant. You may be facing a long road to recovery, unsure how to pay for medical care, cover lost income, or protect your family’s future. At Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers, we understand the unique struggles Maryland families face after such life-altering trauma. Our Maryland spinal cord injury attorneys are here to help.
Since 2010, we’ve been helping injury victims in Baltimore, Joppa, and elsewhere stand up to insurance companies and fight for the compensation they deserve. Our team of Maryland personal injury lawyers is committed to guiding you through every step of the legal process, constantly communicating, and connecting you with top medical care, even if you don’t have health insurance. When the system works against you, we fight back.
Contact us today for a free review of your case.
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- Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Maryland
- Why Choose Adam Smallow
- How We Prove Negligence and Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
- What Compensation Can You Recover After a Spinal Cord Injury In Maryland?
- What You Can Do Now After a Spinal Cord Injury
- Contact Our Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Today
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in Maryland
Spinal cord injuries can result from a variety of accidents, many of which are unfortunately all too common. Below are some examples of negligence-based accidents that can lead to these serious injuries.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, and motorcycle collisions are a leading cause of SCIs. Busy highways like I-95, I-695, and I-83 see frequent crashes, often involving high speeds or distracted drivers. Even a rear-end collision on city roads like North Avenue or Orleans Street can cause severe spinal trauma. When they do, our Maryland car accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation.
- Falls: Slips, trips, and falls are other major contributors, especially among older adults or workers in construction and warehouse jobs. Poorly maintained properties, icy sidewalks, or broken staircases in apartment complexes and businesses can lead to liability. Our Maryland slip and fall accident lawyer can investigate to prove negligence on the part of a property owner.
- Workplace Accidents: In Maryland’s industrial zones, including the Port of Baltimore and surrounding manufacturing facilities, workers face high risks for traumatic injuries due to falls, heavy machinery, or falling objects. Our Maryland construction accident lawyers will help you understand your legal options for a workplace injury.
At Adam Smallow, we investigate each case thoroughly to determine exactly how the injury occurred and who should be held responsible.
Why Choose Adam Smallow
At Adam Smallow, we’ve proudly served Baltimore and surrounding Maryland communities like Joppa for over a decade, building a reputation for tireless advocacy and exceptional results.
Focused on Your Full Recovery
We believe you deserve more than a fast settlement; you deserve a real recovery, including high-quality medical care. Even if you don’t have health insurance, we connect you with top-tier providers we trust—the same ones we refer to our friends and family—no red tape. No delays.
A Reputation You Can Count On
Our firm has earned accolades like an A+ BBB rating, Super Lawyers 2022, and recognition from the Bar Association of Baltimore City—but what matters most is how we treat you.
Our Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys Handle the Heavy Lifting
From securing medical care to negotiating with aggressive insurers, we take care of the logistics so you can focus on healing. Our mission is to help Maryland families rebuild, one case at a time.
Get on the road to recovery with competent legal representation and high-quality medical professionals. Contact our Maryland personal injury lawyer today.
How We Prove Negligence and Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
At Adam Smallow, we don’t settle for less or let insurers bully our clients into unfair deals. Instead, we build powerful cases grounded in evidence, strategy, and compassion.
To win your case, we must prove the four elements of negligence:
- Duty of Care: The at-fault party was legally responsible for acting safely.
- Breach of Duty: They failed in that responsibility (e.g., reckless driving or unsafe property conditions).
- Causation: Their actions directly caused your spinal injury.
- Damages: You suffered harm, such as medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, etc.
To do so, we work with:
- Medical experts will explain the extent of your injuries.
- Accident reconstruction specialists will prove how the injury occurred.
- Vocational and financial specialists to assess lost earnings and long-term care needs.
We also gather evidence like surveillance footage, police reports or incident reports, witness statements, and photos of the accident scene.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Spinal Cord Injury In Maryland?
A spinal cord injury can result in massive financial strain. These injuries often have a lifetime of expenses ahead.
Here’s what losses may be recovered:
Economic Losses
These cover the measurable financial losses you’ve suffered:
- Medical Expenses: Hospital stays, surgeries, physical therapy, prescriptions, and ongoing care.
- Future Medical Costs: Lifelong rehabilitation, mobility equipment, home modifications, or long-term assisted living.
- Lost Income: Wages lost due to missed work after the injury.
- Reduced Earning Capacity: If your injury limits your ability to earn in the future.
- Out-of-Pocket Costs: Transportation to medical appointments, in-home care, etc.
Non-Economic Losses
These compensate for personal and emotional hardships:
- Pain and Suffering
- Emotional Distress
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life
- Loss of Consortium (impact on relationships, including with a spouse or children)
We push back against low settlement offers and aim to maximize compensation. Under Md. Cts. & Jud. Proc. Code § 5-101, you generally only have three years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Contact a Maryland spinal cord injury lawyer at Adam Smallow to go From Hurt to Help® today.
What You Can Do Now After a Spinal Cord Injury
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury in Maryland, your actions in the days and weeks that follow are critical. Here’s what we recommend:
- Get Medical Attention Immediately: Early treatment is essential for your recovery and will help document the severity of your injury.
- Preserve Evidence: Keep records of everything: medical visits, prescriptions, accident reports, witness names, and any photos or videos of the scene. These details can be crucial to proving your case later.
- Avoid Talking to Insurance Adjusters Alone: Insurance companies often contact victims quickly. They may offer fast, lowball settlements that won’t cover long-term needs. Don’t sign anything without speaking to an attorney who knows how to fight back.
- Call or Text Our Legal Team 24/7: When you work with Adam Smallow, you receive a dedicated text line for direct communication with your legal team. We’ll answer your questions, guide your next steps, and take on the legal and insurance burdens so that you can focus on healing.
Contact Our Maryland Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Today
Whether you’re recovering from a serious accident or facing a future where a full recovery isn’t possible, our team is ready to step in and help. With 24/7 access to your legal team, connections to top-tier medical providers, and over a decade of proven results, the legal team at Adam Smallow is here to support you.
Our Maryland spinal cord injury attorneys will fight for the fair compensation you’re entitled to receive. Contact us today for a free case consultation. We’re here when you need us. Always.
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Working with Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers was one of the best choices I have made! I can’t recommend this business more. From start to finish my experience with them was nothing but positive. They are very knowledgeable, genuine and caring people that care about their clients. If you’re looking for an injury lawyer, Adam Smallow is the best to go to.
I recommend Mr. Smallow to anyone who needs personal injury and other representation. He has been our family lawyer for many years, probably since the beginning of his firm. His staff is great. He is always there to talk to you personally. He and his staff work their hardest for you to get the best settlement they can. The firm is small in size but big in service. They’re like family. You’ll enjoy working with them.
Michelle Beckwith is an amazing case manager!! Her professionalism, dedication, and commitment to my case made all the difference!! She is responsive to all needs and questions, timely and proactive in her response to me. Adam is caring, concerned, and responsive as well. I would highly recommend this law firm for your personal injury/car accident cases!!!
From day one, Adam Smallow’s team took very good care of me. They explained step-by-step the process that I will be going through. The whole team fought for what I was entitled to. I would absolutely return to this office for any other injuries. I would absolutely recommend his team to anyone. Thank you very much for your hard work!
One of the best law firms I have ever had the pleasure to work with! Adam and the whole team knows what they are doing. They are fast and efficient. From day one, they get your intake information and get you to their team of highly qualified doctors who you need to see to get you back to your normal life! I would recommend any of my friends to Adam and his team!
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