San Jose Paraplegia Injury Lawyer
Paralyzed From the Waist Down? The Party at Fault Should Pay.
Paraplegia brings lifelong medical care and makes daily life and earning a living harder. Our San Jose attorneys prove who caused your injury and fight the blame insurers try to shift onto you.
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A Preventable Accident Shouldn't Cost You Your Independence
Paraplegia affects your ability to feel and move your body from the waist down. When it comes from trauma to the spinal cord, it is often the result of a sudden force or blow in an accident that never should have happened: a car collision, a motorcycle or truck crash, a bicycle accident, or a pedestrian struck while crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk.
These injuries often require lifelong medical care. They can make everyday tasks, getting to appointments, and earning an income a constant challenge, for you and for the family who helps you.
You may have a paraplegia injury claim if:
You were injured in a car, motorcycle, truck, bicycle, or pedestrian accident
Someone else's careless or reckless actions caused the accident, in whole or in part
You face ongoing medical care, equipment, or home changes
The accident happened within roughly the last two years
Not every case of paralysis is grounds for legal action, and the burden of proof is on you. Let us tell you honestly whether you have a case. The consultation is free, and you pay nothing unless we win.
Steps That Protect a Paraplegia Claim
Keep your care continuous.
Acute treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up specialists belong in one unbroken record. Past, current, and future medical costs are the center of a paraplegia claim.
Save proof of the crash scene.
Photos, witness names, and camera footage show how the accident happened. If you were on a bicycle or on foot, where you were and what the driver did matters most.
Don't discuss fault with anyone's insurer.
Insurers who don’t want to pay fair compensation often claim the injured person shares the blame. A casual comment can become their argument.
Track every trip to treatment.
Transportation to medical appointments is a recoverable cost. Keep a log of rides, mileage, and fares.
Save quotes for equipment and home changes.
Medical devices and house renovations are part of your claim. Keep every quote and receipt.
Let us investigate before you decide anything.
A thorough investigation of the accident comes first; then you can make informed decisions about settlement.
What a Paraplegia Claim Can Cover
Medical care is usually the focus of a paraplegia claim, but it’s far from the only cost.
Medical care, past, present, and future
The treatment you’ve had, the care you’re receiving now, and the lifelong care you’ll need.
Devices and a home you can live in
Medical devices, and renovations to your house so it works for your life now.
Getting to treatment
Transportation costs for your medical appointments, which add up quickly over months and years.
Pain, anguish, and lost enjoyment of life
Physical pain, emotional anguish, and the activities and independence paraplegia has taken from you.
How We Prove Fault, and Push Back on Blame
As the injured person, you carry the burden of proving your losses and why the defendant should pay for them. We carry that burden for you. We investigate the accident thoroughly, gather the evidence that shows how the other party was careless, and document every cost your paraplegia brings.
We also expect the defense’s favorite move. When an insurer doesn’t want to pay fairly, it often argues that you contributed to the accident: that a cyclist was in the wrong place, or a pedestrian wasn’t paying attention. We build the case to dispute those claims, because every percentage point of fault assigned to you comes off your award.
Our goal is a fair settlement without litigation, so you get the quickest turnaround possible. If the insurer won’t be fair, we’re prepared to take the case further.
California Law That Affects Your Paraplegia Claim
The burden of proof is yours
You must show that the defendant was at fault and that their conduct caused your losses. Evidence, not the severity of the injury, wins the case.
Shared fault reduces, but doesn't bar, your recovery
California follows a pure comparative fault rule. The court subtracts your percentage of fault from the total award. For example, if the total award is $300,000 and you are found 10 percent at fault, the award is reduced by $30,000.
Pedestrians and cyclists have the same rights
Comparative fault applies to everyone on the road, including people walking or riding a bicycle when they were hit.
Deadlines
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months for a claim against a government entity.
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San Jose Paraplegia Injury FAQs
What is paraplegia?
Paraplegia is a form of paralysis that affects your ability to feel and move your body from the waist down. When it comes from an accident, it is usually caused by trauma or damage to the spinal cord.
What kinds of accidents cause paraplegia?
Common causes include car collisions, motorcycle accidents, truck wrecks, bicycle crashes, and pedestrian accidents, such as being hit while crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk.
Does every paraplegia injury lead to a lawsuit?
No. You need to show that someone else’s negligence caused the accident and your losses. We’ll review what happened and tell you honestly whether you have a claim.
The insurer says I was partly to blame. What happens now?
You can still recover. California’s pure comparative fault rule reduces your award by your share of fault. We gather evidence to dispute unfair blame so that share stays as small as the facts allow.
Can I be compensated for getting to medical appointments?
Yes. Transportation costs for medical appointments are recoverable, along with medical care, devices, house renovations, pain and suffering, emotional anguish, and lost enjoyment of life.
Will my case go to trial?
Not necessarily. We aim for a fair settlement without litigation, because that’s usually the quickest path to compensation. If the insurer won’t be fair, we’re prepared to go further.
How long do I have to file?
Generally two years from the injury to file a lawsuit, and as little as six months if a government entity is involved.
What does hiring you cost?
Nothing upfront. We work on contingency; you pay a fee only if we recover for you.
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No amount of money can change what happened. Fair compensation can give you a sense of justice and help you and your family get your lives back on track. Call now or send the form; we respond fast, 24/7, in English, Spanish, or Korean. Your consultation is free and confidential. No fee unless we win.
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1253 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95126
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