Call Now - Free Consultation
Call Now - Free Consultation
Hablamos Español
Google Star

San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

One of the most devastating personal injuries an individual can face is an injury to the spinal cord. Not only are these injuries accompanied by incredible amounts of pain, but they can also lead to life-altering complications and even death.

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone’s negligence or wrongdoing, retaining the legal counsel and representation of a San Diego spinal cord injury lawyer can prove essential to receiving the compensation you deserve. 

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating, not just to your physical health but to your emotional and financial health as well. You may have lost your ability to work and are watching in desperation as the medical bills start piling up.

No one deserves to undergo this experience and at Diefer Law Group, we are passionate about ensuring our clients have their fair day in court. We can do everything in our power to see you secure the maximum amount of compensation.  

Skilled San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Common Types of Spinal Cord Injuries in San Diego

Typically, a spinal cord injury is categorized in one of two ways. Either your injury is classified as an incomplete injury or a complete injury. These two categories often refer to the level of the injury and the impact the injury has on the victim’s life.

  • Incomplete spinal cord injury. These injuries often still have some level of function below the level of the injury, meaning that the victim is likely still able to have some mobility, some level of feeling, or some motor or bodily function on one side of the body.
  • Complete spinal cord injury. These injuries often leave the victim with no feeling or movement viable beneath the site of the original injury. These are often the most devastating and can leave individuals partially or completely paralyzed.

Both of these spinal cord injuries can impact certain muscle control, the body’s overall mobility and function, and overall physical health. Areas of the body that may be affected by a spinal cord injury can include:

  • Bladder control.
  • Bowel control.
  • Sexual function.
  • Motor function.
  • Sensation or feeling.
  • Breathing.
  • Reflexes.
  • Muscle strength or movement.

If you have suffered a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury and are dealing with the devastating aftereffects, all while watching the medical expenses flow in, you may be entitled to legal compensation. The attorneys at Diefer Law Group can help.

How the Personal Injury Attorneys at Diefer Law Group Can Help

With over 60 years of combined experience, the personal injury attorneys at Diefer Law Group are prepared to assist you when seeking compensation for a spinal cord injury. If you have suffered such a devastating injury, you should not have to waste your precious time and energy fighting the insurance companies of the liable parties for the financial assistance you deserve. Instead, our lawyers are ready to take on that responsibility for you so that you can rest.

At Diefer Law Group, our attorneys have the ability to help you and your personal injury claim in the following ways:

  • Can provide clients with legal guidance and support.
  • Conduct an investigation into the accident that resulted in your spinal cord injury.
  • Gather evidence in order to strengthen your claim.
  • Work with individuals who can help evaluate the value of your claim.
  • Handle all necessary communication and assist in filing paperwork.
  • Negotiate on your behalf with the liable party’s insurance company and legal team.
  • Take your case to court and fight aggressively on your behalf if it becomes necessary.

Reasons Why Spinal Cord Injuries Occur

There are many common causes that might result in sustaining an injury to your spinal cord. Some of the leading causes for these types of injuries can include:

  • Motor vehicle accidents, such as accidents involving cars, commercial trucks, or motorcycles.
  • Workplace accidents, such as those in which crushing or pinning by heavy machinery occurs or where an individual runs the risk of falling from a great height.
  • Sports accidents, such as those involving horseback riding, hockey, or football.
  • Acts of violence, such as assault and battery, stabbing, shootings, or other forms of assault or domestic violence.

FAQs

Q: What Are the Damages Recoverable for a Spinal Cord Injury?

A: There are several forms of damages that may be recoverable in a spinal cord injury claim, depending on the exact nature and severity of the injury and the way in which it occurred. These forms of compensation can include those for medical expenses, future anticipated medical costs, lost wages, the loss of the ability to earn in the future, pain and suffering, mental and emotional distress, disfigurement, and even wrongful death damages.

Q: How Can an Attorney Help With a Spinal Cord Injury?

A: When you decide it’s time to seek a claim for compensation in a personal injury case, you do not want to attempt this on your own. Though not required, a lawyer can be of paramount assistance in your claim as the legal system that surrounds these cases is often complex and confusing. Your attorney will be able to gather evidence, negotiate your settlement, or represent you in court should your case move to a trial.

Q: What Can a Spinal Cord Injury Involve?

A: There are several areas of the spine in one’s body, each capable of becoming severely injured. These injuries can include broken vertebrae, which can, in turn, damage the cord and surrounding nerves; disc abnormalities, such as when a bulging disc presses against the spinal cord; penetrating injuries, such as a stab wound or gunshot that pierces the spinal cord; or a narrowing of the spinal cord that can arise from repeated stress.

Q: What Are the Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury?

A: There are many common symptoms that may arise following a spinal cord injury. These can include the loss of motor or bodily function, paralysis, loss of sensation, numbness or tingling, exaggerated reflexes, muscle spasms, changes in sexual function, difficulty walking, balancing, or breathing, and extreme pressure in the neck, back, or head.

Speak With a Trusted Personal Injury Attorney Today

If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in the San Diego area through no fault of your own, you may be entitled to pursue legal and financial compensation. At Diefer Law Group, we are passionate about securing the recoverable damages our clients deserve so that they might be able to move on and heal. Contact our offices today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about how our team can help you. 

Request a Free Consultation

Name(Required)
Preferred Language(Required)

By contacting Diefer Law Group, you agree to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls regarding your legal inquiry, which may be considered advertising material. Emails, text messages, and phone calls may be automatically generated using the information from this contact form to better coordinate communication. You understand that your consent to this is not necessary to obtain legal services from Diefer Law Group. Messaging and data rates may apply.

Diefer Law Group, P.C.

Irvine

2030 Main Street
Suite 1356
Irvine, CA 92614

(949) 799-1860

San Diego

12636 High Bluff Drive
Suite 400
San Diego, CA 92130

(619) 728-3990

Los Angeles

355 South Grand Avenue
Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 973-6142

Riverside

6670 Alessandro Blvd
Suite H,
Riverside CA, 92506

(951) 470-1862

Dana Point

34204 Pacific Coast
Highway
Dana Point, CA 92629

(949) 799-1534

es_MXES
Scroll to Top

Let Us Help!

Fill Out the Form Below to Book Your Free, No Obligation Consultation

Request a Free Consultation

Name(Required)
Preferred Language(Required)

By contacting Diefer Law Group, you agree to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls regarding your legal inquiry, which may be considered advertising material. Emails, text messages, and phone calls may be automatically generated using the information from this contact form to better coordinate communication. You understand that your consent to this is not necessary to obtain legal services from Diefer Law Group. Messaging and data rates may apply.