Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

While many doctors and lawyers in the field are hopeful about the future, at present there is no cure for spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injuries can potentially cause either paraplegia or quadriplegia, which in turn can be characterized by symptoms such as:

• Loss of movement
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Loss or altered sensation, including the ability to feel heat, cold, and touch
• Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms
• Pain or intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in the spinal cord
• Changes in sexual function, sensitivity, and fertility
• Difficulty breathing, coughing, or clearing secretions from the lungs

If you or a member of your family have suffered a spinal cord injury due to another’s negligence, reach out to The Barnes Firm’s Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys immediately to seek justice and recompense for injuries suffered.

Spinal Injury Law with a Law Firm You Can Trust

Given the severe repercussions of spinal cord injuries, personal injury law generally categorizes it as a catastrophic injury. When the injury is caused by another’s negligence, it can result in a personal injury lawsuit and, in the case of a surgical error, a medical malpractice claim. Spinal cord injuries can also lead to product liability lawsuits if they were caused by defective products, such as faulty car seat belts or machinery. Because of the permanent effects of this type of back injury, it is necessary that you retain the services of Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys with a thorough knowledge of disability and social security law.

Frequently, defendants and their law firms will attempt to deflect claims by citing contributory or comparative negligence and assumption of risk. For example, if the injured party was engaged in actions that contributed to their injury because they were drunk, or were injured during a high-risk activity although aware of the risks, the defendant’s lawyer may try to raise legal objections to their liability on such premises.

Unlike other less grave personal injury claims, damages for spinal cord injury claims can exceed the monetary recovery of medical expenses and pain and suffering. The awarded damages our Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys can secure for you can include compensation for the long-term effects of your injury, such as rehabilitation and aid, cost of wheelchairs and other necessary devices, and the expense of transportation and installing ramps and stair lifts into the home. Spouses of spinal cord injury victims may also sue for the loss of household services, loss of consortium, and loss of intimacy.