Sunnyvale Paralysis Injury Lawyer
Paralysis Takes Many Forms. Your Claim Has to Fit Yours.
Paraplegia, quadriplegia, one limb, one side of the body: every paralyzing injury changes a life in its own way. Our Sunnyvale paralysis injury attorneys prove who caused yours and build a claim around the losses you will actually live with.
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How It Happened, and Who Is to Blame, Decides What You Recover
Becoming paralyzed is life-altering no matter the cause. But when it comes to being paid for what you’ve lost, the details matter: how the accident happened, who was responsible, and whether you can prove it before the filing deadline passes.
Once your condition is stable, the evidence of fault and the record of your losses need to be built quickly and carefully. That’s work you shouldn’t have to do from a hospital bed or a rehabilitation center.
You may have a paralysis injury claim if:
Someone else's reckless or careless conduct caused the accident that injured you
You lost movement or sensation in part of your body, whether from a spinal cord, brain, or nerve injury
You face ongoing rehabilitation, disability, or changes to your home, vehicle, or work
The injury happened within roughly the last two years
A free consultation is the right first step. You pay nothing unless we win.
After a Paralyzing Injury in Sunnyvale: What to Do Next
Get stable before anything else.
Medical treatment comes first, and it starts the record that proves what the injury has cost you.
Ask your doctors to name the injury precisely.
Paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia, or monoplegia, and whether it comes from the spinal cord, the brain, or a nerve. The type of paralysis shapes both your care and your claim.
Have someone secure the facts of the accident.
A family member can request the police report, photograph the scene, and gather witness names while you’re in treatment.
Locate your own auto insurance paperwork.
If you were hurt in a crash, whether you were insured that day can affect the damages you can claim.
Keep a running list of what's different.
The tasks, work, and activities you can no longer do, and the help you now need to do the rest.
Call us before the insurer calls you.
Don’t give recorded statements or sign releases while your prognosis is still unclear.
Proving Fault, Then Proving Every Loss
Fault comes first. Paralysis claims are built on negligence: showing that another party acted irresponsibly, contrary to their duty of care, and that this directly caused your injury. We collect the evidence that proves it: accident reports, witness accounts, scene evidence, and your medical records from the first day.
Then the full cost. Paralysis is almost always permanent, so a claim that looks only at today’s bills leaves most of your losses unpaid. We work with your medical providers to document the rehabilitation, equipment, home and vehicle modifications, and care you’ll need, and the income you won’t be able to earn.
Then the defense. Insurers argue that the injured person was partly at fault, or that their care plan is excessive. We meet those arguments with evidence and, if the insurer still won’t pay what the claim is worth, we prepare your case for trial.
Not All Paralysis Is the Same, and Neither Are the Claims
Paralysis is the partial or total loss of sensory and motor function in part of the body. How it happened determines what it looks like, and what your claim needs to cover:
Spinal cord damage
The most common source after a traumatic accident. Depending on where the injury is and how complete it is, it can cause paraplegia in the legs and lower torso, or quadriplegia affecting all four limbs and the torso.
Brain trauma
Certain brain injuries can cause hemiplegia, paralysis on the entire left or right side of the body.
Nerve damage
A severe burn or deep laceration can damage nerves and cause monoplegia, paralysis in a single arm or leg.
What every form can claim
Medical bills and ongoing rehabilitation, partial or permanent disability, home or vehicle modifications, lost income and future earning capacity, physical and psychological pain, lost enjoyment of life, and loss of consortium.
California Rules That Shape a Paralysis Claim
Two years, even for a permanent injury
California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 generally gives an injured person two years from the injury to file suit, regardless of how long the consequences will last.
Your share of fault reduces your award
California courts can reduce a claimant’s award by their percentage of fault for the accident. Under pure comparative negligence, shared fault reduces your recovery; it does not eliminate it.
Uninsured drivers face limits on non-economic damages
California law restricts what a driver who was uninsured at the time of a crash can recover for pain and suffering and other non-economic losses. If this might apply to you, we’ll explain exactly how.
Claims against public agencies move faster
If a government entity is responsible, for example for a dangerous road, a claim can be due within six months.
Protect the Value of Your Paralysis Claim
A paralysis claim is measured over a lifetime, and the insurer will look for any break in the record to argue that your losses are smaller than they are. California law expects you to follow your doctors’ advice and keep up with rehabilitation. Stay with your care team, and tell them when something isn’t working rather than stopping.
Habits that protect your claim:
- Keep rehabilitation notes. Progress, setbacks, pain, and changes in sensation or movement.
- Price every adaptation. Quotes and receipts for ramps, bathroom changes, an adapted vehicle, equipment, and in-home help.
- Count your family’s time. Who helps you, how often, and what they’ve given up to do it.
- Keep the insurer at arm’s length. Refer every call and letter to us.
We coordinate with your medical providers so billing can wait until your case settles.
What Our Clients Say
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Your Sunnyvale Legal Team
Founding attorney Jimin Oh is a member of Million Dollar Trial Lawyers and has handled thousands of auto accident cases. Her own husband was seriously injured in a car accident, and that experience is why she built this firm: so injured people and their families don’t face the aftermath alone. On every case, an attorney, a case manager, and a treatment coordinator work together, so your rehabilitation stays on track while your claim is built. Sunnyvale clients are represented from our San Jose office at 1253 Park Ave.
Sunnyvale Paralysis Injury FAQs
What's the difference between paraplegia, quadriplegia, hemiplegia, and monoplegia?
Paraplegia affects the lower limbs and lower torso; quadriplegia affects all four limbs and the torso. Both usually come from spinal cord damage. Hemiplegia affects one side of the body and can follow brain trauma. Monoplegia affects a single arm or leg and can result from nerve damage.
Can I bring a claim if my paralysis is partial?
Yes. Paralysis includes partial loss of movement or sensation. If someone else’s negligence caused it, you can pursue compensation for your medical care, lost income, and the ways the injury limits your life.
What do I have to prove?
That another party acted irresponsibly, contrary to their duty of care, and that this directly caused your injury. We gather the accident evidence and medical records to prove each part.
Can my compensation pay for home and vehicle modifications?
Yes. The cost of adapting your home or vehicle to your injury is a recoverable loss, alongside medical bills, rehabilitation, lost earnings, and pain and suffering.
I didn't have car insurance when the crash happened. Can I still recover?
Possibly, but California law restricts what uninsured drivers injured in auto crashes can recover for non-economic losses such as pain and suffering. Economic losses like medical bills and lost wages may still be recoverable. Talk to us about your situation.
What if I was partly responsible for the accident?
You can still recover. A court can reduce your award by your share of fault, but it doesn’t eliminate your claim.
How long do I have to take legal action?
Generally two years from the injury in California. Claims against a government entity can be due within six months. Don’t wait until your treatment ends.
Get Your Free, Confidential Case Review, 24/7
Your focus belongs on your recovery. Let us take on the evidence, the insurer, and the deadline. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean, and a family member can reach out for you. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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San Jose, CA 95126
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