The spinal cord serves as the center of the central nervous system, transmitting instructions from the brain through the rest of the body and then sending signals from those body parts back up to the spine. If the spinal cord suffers any kind of trauma that results in it being bruised, torn, or severed, it may result in a total loss of bodily function in any part of the body that is subsequently cut off from the brain.
When someone else’s reckless or careless conduct leads to you suffering this type of injury, you will want to have a seasoned catastrophic injury attorney on your side during civil litigation. From start to finish of your legal proceedings, a Sunnyvale spinal cord injury lawyer at Solution Now Law Firm could protect your rights and pursue the best possible result for your lawsuit or settlement demand.
Two main factors affect how “catastrophic” a spinal cord injury is in terms of the debilitating and life-altering effects it may have on someone who sustains one. The first factor is the “completeness” of the injury—in other words, whether the injury entails a “complete” severing of the spinal cord or “incomplete” damage such as bruising, twisting, or slight tearing. Complete spinal cord injuries are almost always permanent and cause total paralysis below the injury site. In contrast, incomplete injuries sometimes only cause partial paralysis and may even heal over time with proper medical treatment and physical therapy.
The second factor is the location of the injury. Injuries to the lower—or “lumbar”—spine may only cause paralysis in the lower limbs, or “paraplegia,” while injuries closer to the neck—in the “cervical” spine—can often result in “quadriplegia” affecting all four limbs and the entire torso. No matter what a specific injury looks like or what losses it will result in, guidance from our dedicated Sunnyvale spinal cord injury attorneys could be essential to maximizing recovery for both short- and long-term damages.
Even though spinal cord injuries often cause lifelong physical, financial, and personal losses, someone who suffers this kind of injury does not have unlimited time to file suit over those damages. Under California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, most people have only two years at most after initially sustaining an injury to begin the litigation process.
Failing to abide by this deadline will almost always result in a court throwing the case out immediately for being “time-barred.” This means the injured person would not have any legal means of obtaining financial recovery for their losses. Our proactive spinal cord accident lawyers in Sunnyvale could help build a strong claim for compensation within this time limit.
Spinal cord trauma is one of the most devastating injuries in any kind of accident. Proving someone else liable for causing this kind of injury and making them pay fairly for decades worth of damages at once can be an exceptionally complex task—especially if you try to accomplish it alone.
Fortunately, you do not have to pursue your claim alone if you first seek help from a compassionate and diligent Sunnyvale spinal cord injury lawyer at Solution Now Law Firm. Call today for your free consultation.
A spinal cord injury lawyer will gather evidence, work with medical professionals, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for fair compensation for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, physical therapy, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and more. If the injury was caused by negligence, you may also receive punitive damages. A spinal cord injury lawyer will ensure you receive full compensation.
In California, you typically have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim, including spinal cord injuries. It’s important to contact Solution Now Law Firm promptly to ensure timely filing and preserve crucial evidence.
If your spinal cord injury was caused by someone else’s negligence (e.g., car accidents, unsafe property conditions, or workplace accidents), you may be entitled to file a personal injury claim. Your lawyer will help determine the responsible party, gather evidence, and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.
To prove liability, Solution Now Law Firm will collect evidence such as police reports, medical records, witness statements, and accident scene photos. Medical professional testimony may also be needed to show the extent and impact of your injury. Your lawyer will use this evidence to establish the other party’s fault.
California follows a comparative negligence rule, which means you can still recover damages if you were partially at fault. However, your compensation may be reduced based on your share of the responsibility. Your lawyer will help assess your case and ensure that you receive fair compensation.
If the responsible party is uninsured, you may recover damages through your own insurance, such as uninsured motorist coverage or personal injury protection (PIP). If you don’t have this coverage, Solution Now Law Firm may explore other options, including suing the responsible party directly.
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