Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
In almost every instance, a spinal cord injury can be devastating and severe. They can often result in a wide range of life-altering health issues, such as paralysis and even death. In cases where your spinal cord injury occurred as the result of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to file a claim in order to recover damages and should only do so with the legal guidance and support of a Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyer.
At Diefer Law Group, our attorneys come with 60 years of shared experience in dealing with a wide variety of personal injury cases and are prepared to take yours on, whatever the unique circumstances of your case may be. We can work to obtain the fair compensation and justice you deserve either following your own spinal cord injury or if you are a loved one of an individual who has passed from this kind of injury, we may be able to secure wrongful death damages.
Common Causes of Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord is comprised of three main parts: the vertebrae, the spinal discs, and the nerves. If any one of these vital parts is injured or suffers harm due to an accident, the victim may experience lifelong consequences or even death. Severe injuries to the spinal cord can cause victims to experience sensory issues, motor function problems, and paralysis.
When you decide to take that first step in securing justice for your injury, you will need to identify the injury’s cause. Common causes for spinal cord injuries in Los Angeles can include the following:
- Motor vehicle accidents. When you are involved in a motorized vehicle crash, such as a car crash, collision with a commercial truck, or a motorcycle accident, you can suffer catastrophic damage to your spinal cord. In cases where these accidents were caused by the negligence of the other driver or their recklessness of wrongdoing, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for compensation.
- Slip-and-fall accidents. Slip-and-fall accidents can occur on almost any kind of property or premises in the Los Angeles area. These accidents can occur as the result of wet, greasy, or otherwise slick surfaces, improper or missing handrails or safety barriers, uneven stairs, inadequate safety signage, poor lighting, or worn or torn carpeting.
- Sports accidents. When an accident occurs during a sporting or other recreational event that is a direct result of someone’s negligence or wrongful behavior, you may have grounds in which to file a personal injury claim. These accidents can often result in damage done to the spinal cord and other injuries, including back injuries, neck injuries, whiplash, or concussions.
- Workplace accidents. Accidents can occur in almost any workplace. From a construction site where there are chances of falling from great heights, having something dropped on you from up above, being electrocuted by exposed wiring, or being crushed by heavy machinery, walking into the office and slipping on ice or tears in the carpet if you suffer a spinal cord injury at the workplace, you may be entitled to recover damages.
- Acts of violence. When an individual suffers a spinal cord injury in an act of violence, such as that of assault in battery, not only can they file a criminal case against the individual who harmed them, but they may have grounds in which to file a civil claim for the personal injury they have suffered as a result of attack or other act of perpetrated violence against them.
- Medical malpractice. The unfortunate reality everyone must face is that medical malpractice can occur when you go in for a routine procedure or surgery. If your attorney can prove that your spinal cord injury is the direct result of your doctor botching a surgery or procedure or otherwise acting in the way of preventable negligence, you may be able to file a personal injury claim against your doctor and the hospital.
- Bicycle accidents. Individuals who use bicycles to get around often do not have the same protections available as individuals in cars or commercial trucks. Therefore, a collision with one of these vehicles while riding a bike can be extremely catastrophic. When your lawyer can prove that the driver of the other vehicle was acting negligently, such as driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you may be able to recover damages.
FAQs
Q: How Much Can You Get From a Spinal Injury?
A: As each spinal cord personal injury case varies, so do the amounts one might be able to receive in a compensation settlement. These settlements are all, however, based on certain factors involved in the case. These factors involve the nature and severity of the injuries, the cause of the accident that caused the injury, the parties who are liable, the medical expenses involved, and the extent of pain and suffering experienced by the victim.
Q: What Do Most Personal Injury Lawyers Charge?
A: Because each personal injury attorney is different in California, the basis of their fees can vary. Typically, an attorney will alter their charges based on the factors involved in your case. These factors can include the overall complexity and duration of the case and the attorney’s own skill set, experience, and effort.
Q: Forms of Compensation Available in a Spinal Cord Injury Claim?
A: Depending on the exact nature of the injury you have received to your spinal cord and how the injury came about, there are several forms of compensation you may be entitled to. These can include compensation for medical bills, future anticipated medical costs, the loss of ability to earn, lost wages, pain and suffering, mental and emotional anguish, the loss of consortium, the loss of the enjoyment of life, and wrongful death damages.
Q: What Are Some Common Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury?
A: If you suffer an injury to your spinal cord, there are several common symptoms that you may begin to face. These can include nerve pain or other forms of chronic pain, paralysis, numbness or tingling sensation, weakness, difficulty breathing, lack of coordination, and the loss of certain bodily functions, such as the loss of bladder control.
Contact Diefer Law Group for a Free Consultation Today
If you or someone you love has suffered an injury to their spinal cord, you may be entitled to pursue legal compensation. At Diefer Law Group, our attorneys understand the fear and uncertainty you are most likely feeling and are prepared to fight for you. Contact our offices today to set up your free consultation.
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