Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Los Angeles
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California Personal Injury Legal Services
No-fee-unless-we-win personal injury representation across California. We handle car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall injuries, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and catastrophic injuries.
California Personal Injury Law
California follows pure comparative negligence (Civil Code). Two-year statute of limitations for personal injury, three years for property damage. We fight insurance companies to maximize your compensation.
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Fees, Costs and Case Results
Where representation is offered on a contingency basis there is no attorney fee unless we recover, and the firm advances case costs — filing fees, expert witnesses and medical records — which are then repaid out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. The specific terms that apply to a matter are set out in the written fee agreement for that matter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between complete and incomplete spinal cord injuries from car accidents?
- A complete spinal cord injury means total loss of sensation and motor function below the injury site, while an incomplete injury means some function remains. Incomplete injuries have a better prognosis for partial recovery. The distinction is critical for your Los Angeles car accident claim because complete injuries result in significantly higher lifetime care costs and settlement values, often exceeding several million dollars.
- How much does lifetime care cost for a spinal cord injury victim in California?
- Lifetime care costs for spinal cord injuries are staggering. High tetraplegia (C1-C4) averages $5.1 million in first-year costs and over $200,000 annually thereafter. Paraplegia averages $560,000 in first-year costs and $75,000+ annually. Over a lifetime, total costs can range from $1.2 million to $5.4 million or more depending on severity, age at injury, and required level of care.
- How do you prove a car accident caused my spinal cord injury?
- Our Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyers prove causation through emergency room records, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT scans), biomechanical expert analysis linking the crash forces to your injury, neurological evaluations, and testimony from treating physicians. We also obtain accident reconstruction evidence to demonstrate impact severity. Pre-existing spinal conditions do not bar recovery under California's eggshell plaintiff doctrine.
- What is the average settlement for a spinal cord injury from a car accident in Los Angeles?
- Spinal cord injury settlements from car accidents vary widely based on severity. Herniated discs with nerve damage may settle for $100,000 to $500,000. Incomplete spinal cord injuries typically range from $500,000 to $2 million. What a claim is actually worth turns on the documented medical course and prognosis, proven lost earnings, the share of fault attributed to the claimant, and the insurance limits available to pay a judgment.
- Do I need medical expert witnesses for my spinal cord injury case?
- Yes. Spinal cord injury cases almost always require expert testimony from neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, life care planners, and vocational rehabilitation experts. Our LA attorneys work with leading medical experts who can document your injury severity, project lifetime care costs, calculate lost earning capacity, and explain your prognosis to a jury in compelling terms.
- Can I file a spinal cord injury claim if symptoms appeared days or weeks after my car accident?
- Yes. Delayed spinal cord injury symptoms are medically documented and common, particularly with herniated discs, spinal stenosis aggravation, and incomplete cord injuries. Swelling and inflammation can worsen in the days following impact. Our Los Angeles lawyers know how to establish causation for delayed-onset spinal injuries and counter insurance company arguments that the injury was pre-existing.
- Can I pursue both workers compensation and a personal injury claim if I was in a car accident while commuting in LA?
- It depends on the circumstances. Standard commuting is typically not covered by workers' comp, but exceptions exist if you were running a work errand, driving between job sites, or in a company vehicle. If a third party caused the accident, you can file a personal injury claim regardless. Our attorneys evaluate whether dual recovery is available to maximize your total compensation.
- What home and vehicle modifications can I claim compensation for after a spinal cord injury?
- You can recover compensation for wheelchair ramps, widened doorways, accessible bathrooms, stair lifts, specialized beds, hand-controlled vehicle modifications, wheelchair-accessible vans, smart home technology, and any other adaptive equipment prescribed by your rehabilitation team. Our LA spinal cord injury lawyers work with life care planners to document every modification needed for your independence and quality of life.
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Trembach Law Firm, APC
27001 Agoura Road, Suite 350, Calabasas, CA 91301
Phone: (818) 514-7680
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