Spinal cord injuries can result from a variety of different accidents. Sometimes these injuries occur following a motor vehicle accident. At other times, they occur following a workplace injury or slip and fall accident. Having a spinal injury attorney on your side can help you to get maximum compensation.
In any case, if you or someone you love has sustained a spinal cord injury, an experienced personal injury lawyer may be able to help you pursue a claim against the at-fault party. Our spinal injury lawyers in Los Angeles and San Diego can review your accident and discuss the possibility of filing a claim on your behalf. Contact Rostam Law for free today.
A spinal cord injury occurs when a person’s nerves sustain serious damage. This usually happens when there is a forceful impact to the accident victim’s back or neck in an accident.
A spinal cord injury can result in full or partial paralysis, which may lead to the accident victim’s inability to care for himself or herself. Types of paralysis which can result from spinal cord injuries include the following:
- Tetraplegia
- Paraplegia
- Hemiplegia
- Monoplegia
Many spinal cord injuries involve significant medical treatment coupled with the need for long-term care. The ultimate value of a Los Angeles spinal cord injury case depends upon a variety of factors. These factors include the extent of the treatment needed, as well as the geographic location where the accident and injury occurred.
Given the large amount of treatment and rehabilitation oftentimes associated with spinal cord injuries, the available damages can be extensive. They may include compensation for past and future medical bills, future medical care and procedures, loss of earnings, loss of earning capacity, and past and future pain and suffering.
If you or someone you love suffers a spinal cord injury in an accident that was not your fault, you should immediately seek the help of a personal injury lawyer. At Rostam Law, our knowledgeable legal team can present you with options and may be able to file a claim or lawsuit against the responsible person or persons.
For a free case evaluation and consultation with an experienced Los Angeles or San Diego spinal injury attorney, please call us at 888.416.5006 or contact us online.
