Visalia Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Visalia
Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and construction accidents, among others can result in spinal cord injuries for the victims involved. Because of the permanent nature of neural injuries, a spinal cord injury accident will continue to incur residual damages throughout the lifetime of the injured. If you or a loved one has been wrongfully harmed and sustained a spinal cord injury because of the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. A professional spinal cord injury lawyer can help you decide what claims and rights you may be entitled to.
Spinal Cord Injury Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents account for 46 percent of spinal cord injuries, and falls are responsible for another 22 percent of injuries. While car accidents cause nearly half of all spinal cord injuries, some other types of spinal cord injury accidents include:
- Construction accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Defective products
- Assault from negligent security
Spinal Cord Injuries
Nerve tissue is the only type of tissue that does not regenerate, so any nerve damage is permanent. Depending on the severity of the spinal cord injury a victim may retain some sensory and motor functions below the point of injury. But total nerve damage leaves victims facing paralysis, paraplegia if the location of the injury is below the arms, and quadriplegia for injuries located on the upper half of the spinal cord.
Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury
The Center for Disease Control reports approximately 12,000 to 20,000 people suffer these life changing injuries each year. While nothing can undo the harm that has already been done, quality and extensive physical therapy can help victims retain the maximum level of function in their limbs and transition into a new life. Occupational therapy can help victims find new roles in society and new meaning in their lives.
Protecting Your Rights
Filing a personal injury claim can help you recovery the funds necessary to access quality care and can help victims seek justice and closure from the negligent parties who caused the accident. Our Visalia accident attorneys have represented numerous spinal cord injury victims negotiating with large insurance companies or litigating them, to pursue the maximum compensation on behalf of our clients. With over 70 combined years specializing exclusively in high damage claims, our attorneys have gained the experience, established a reputation, and amassed the resources necessary to help catastrophic injury victims.
Free Consultations
If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury from an accident caused by someone else, contact our Visalia spinal cord injury lawyers today. When the accident will continue to incur damages long after the case is resolved, it is essential for victims to receive the maximum compensation possible, to ensure all of the future damages will be covered. Our Fresno personal injury attorneys have helped hundreds of victims start their lives over after suffering a catastrophic injury, and have the skills and experience to help you. Please, call us today for a free consultation.