Being involved in an auto collision or any other accident that leaves you paralyzed is a life-changing experience. Even comparatively “minor” forms of paralysis will have catastrophic implications for your personal and professional life, and more serious injuries may leave you entirely dependent on help from others to perform day-to-day tasks.
Anyone who causes an injury this severe through irresponsible or illegal conduct should be held financially liable for their actions—something a diligent catastrophic injury attorney could provide vital assistance accomplishing. With a San Mateo paralysis injury lawyer at Solution Now Law Firm on your side, you could more effectively demand the compensation you deserve and give yourself better chances of securing a favorable case result.
Paralysis—the total loss of motor function and sensation in a specific part of the body—can occur in numerous ways; although, it generally stems from a traumatic disruption of communication between the brain and the paralyzed body part(s). This most commonly happens due to damage to the spinal cord that cuts the brain off from the entire central nervous system below the impact site. However, it can also stem from a traumatic injury directly to the brain, localized nerve damage, and sometimes high-degree burns.
Whatever circumstances lead to someone becoming paralyzed, the injured person can generally only compel someone else to compensate them for their losses if they can prove the other person was negligent. This means proving that the named “defendant” violated a “duty of care” and, in doing so, directly caused an injury resulting in paralysis. For example, all motor vehicle drivers have a legal duty to obey traffic laws and put their full attention towards driving. When they fail to do so and cause a collision, they can be held accountable for any ensuing damages.
Someone who establishes negligence in this way can seek compensation from the negligent party for all economic and non-economic losses their injury will lead to, including:
A seasoned San Mateo paralysis injury attorney could provide more information about the “compensable damages” that may be available in a specific case during a private consultation.
In California, the court could deny a claimant a percentage of their damage award if they are found to hold a share of “comparative fault” for causing their injuries through their own negligence. State law also sets strict filing deadlines for claims of this nature, with most people being granted just two years after an injury to take legal action.
Additionally, California law prohibits auto accident victims without car insurance from recovering for “non-economic” damages like pain and suffering through an ensuing lawsuit or settlement demand. The only exception, as our paralysis injury lawyers in San Mateo could affirm, is if the wreck was caused by someone driving drunk who was subsequently convicted of DUI charges.
No one deserves to become paralyzed under any circumstances, and certainly not because someone else was irresponsible around them. If you find yourself in this situation, demanding fair financial recovery may be essential to improving your quality of life and preserving your financial security in the years to come.
A San Mateo paralysis injury lawyer at Solution Now Law Firm is ready to help you seek justice and get the compensation you need to live a more comfortable life. Call today to schedule a free consultation with a compassionate member of our legal team.
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