Van Nuys Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Spinal Cord Injury Attorney in Van Nuys, CA

A diagnosis of a spinal cord injury can change your entire life. Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating injuries you can sustain, not only physically, but also emotionally. When someone else’s negligence caused your injury, hiring a Van Nuys spinal cord injury lawyer from Freeman & Freeman, LLP, can help you hold the responsible party accountable.

While car accidents are the most common cause of spinal cord injuries, negligence by a doctor or even a private homeowner can also result in injuries that can take away your choices, impact your daily life, and ruin your career opportunities. Hiring a Van Nuys personal injury lawyer may help you gain back a measure of control over your future.

The Realities of Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries mean there is damage to the spinal cord, which is a series of nerves that extend from the brain down the back. The brain sends signals through the spinal cord to the rest of your body, and when the spinal cord is damaged, those signals are interrupted.

The spine consists of the lumbar, thoracic, and cervical regions. Injuries can affect different parts of the body depending on where they occur:

• Lumbar region (L1-L5). Damage can affect one or both legs and even affect bladder control.
• Thoracic region (T1-T12). It can affect the legs and potentially blood pressure.
• Cervical spine (C1-C8). The most serious injury is one that can result in death. Symptoms here affect the arms, legs, and torso, and can affect breathing.
• Sacral spine (S1-S5). Located in the lower back, affects thighs, lower legs, feet, and external genital organs.

Quick treatment for a spinal cord injury is key to long-term healing. Treatments can include surgery, stabilization, and spinal compression. These treatments can be costly and may necessitate long-term medical care.

Depression is common, affecting up to 37% of people with spinal cord injuries. Chronic pain often occurs. Pressure injuries happen in roughly 80% of the spinal cord injury population, and they recur in 30%.

If your spinal cord injury was someone else’s fault and a result of their negligence, hiring a spinal cord injury lawyer can help you recover your medical costs and improve your quality of life while keeping them from becoming a financial burden.

Hire a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

When you are suffering from a spinal cord injury, the last thing you need is to worry about how you will pay for your care. When you hire a Van Nuys spinal cord injury lawyer from Freeman & Freeman, LLP, you can focus on your recovery while we concentrate on your case.

At Freeman & Freeman, LLP, our team of dedicated attorneys can investigate the facts of your case, consult medical professionals about the types of treatments and costs that can be expected, and factor in the emotional toll a spinal cord injury can have on a person’s well-being.

When attorneys Stan and Steven Freeman become your counsel, defense attorneys and insurance companies often want to settle immediately. They know that at Freeman & Freeman, we have a high success rate and proven results, with many $1M+ cases under our belts.

Our goal is to help our clients feel secure in their future. Compassion and understanding are necessary traits in a good lawyer, and we are more than happy to come to meet clients at home or in the hospital. With significant Latino and Filipino communities in Van Nuys, we also have staff who speak Spanish and Tagalog for community members who need them.

FAQs

Does an MRI Increase a Spinal Cord Injury Settlement in California?

An MRI can increase a settlement offer or judgment in California. MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, provides an objective and clear picture of injuries sustained in a case. Objective data proves the severity of the injury and allows a spinal cord injury lawyer to use it as leverage in negotiation. Our team routinely uses MRIs and other medical records to prove spinal cord injury.

What Is a Reasonable Settlement Offer for a Spinal Cord Injury Case in Van Nuys?

Settlement offers for spinal cord injury cases in Van Nuys can vary greatly, depending on several factors. The severity of the injury, whether there is partial or complete paralysis, and whether the client will need lifelong care can all factor into settlement offers. A skilled Van Nuys personal injury lawyer will calculate more than physical damage, leveraging emotional suffering, lost current and future wages, and more.

How Much Does a Steroid Injection Increase Spinal Cord Injury Settlements in California?

Steroid injections can increase settlements by various amounts depending on the circumstances. Steroid injections indicate a more serious injury, but each case is evaluated individually, depending on whether you will need more than one injection. Consulting with a spinal cord injury attorney can help you narrow down the amount this could add to your settlement.

What If I Was Partially at Fault for the Accident That Caused My Spinal Cord Injury?

Since California is a comparative fault state, you can file a lawsuit even if you were partially at fault for the accident that caused your spinal cord injury. You must prove that the other party was also partially at fault, and your settlement or judgment will be reduced by the percentage for which you were at fault.

An experienced personal injury lawyer can factor that amount into your settlement request.

Van Nuys Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

At Freeman & Freeman, LLP, our attorneys have over 30 years of experience as personal injury lawyers. Our team is client-focused and goal-oriented, and we have a full-service staff of legal professionals to handle every aspect of your case.

We’ve recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients. Attorneys Stan and Steven Freeman have received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating and have consistently received the highest 10.0 Superb rating on AVVO. More importantly, our attorneys take pride in advocating on behalf of our clients and in our pursuit of the full compensation our clients may be entitled to.

If you have a spinal cord injury caused by a negligent party, contact us today for a free consultation.