Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Long Beach
Fighting for The Rights of Spinal Injury Victims In Long Beach
A Spinal Cord Injury is often a life-altering event. This type of injury can have lasting effects, from lifelong pain and discomfort to paralysis.
Because the effects of a SCI can be so severe, you need an experienced Long Beach Personal Injury Attorney on your side to increase the chances of receiving full and fair compensation.
If you have suffered a spinal injury or a back injury, our lawyers are here to help ensure you get compensated fairly.
Call our office today at (562) 270-0546. You don't pay any fees unless we win your case!
On This Page:
- About Spinal Cord Injuries
- The Difference Between Complete and Incomplete Spinal Injuries
- How Do You Know Your Spinal Cord Is Damaged?
- How Our Attorneys Can Help
About Spinal Cord Injuries
With over 11,000 cases each year in the U.S there are a wide variety of instances in which a spinal injury can occur, and many times someone else is to blame. This is often the case in motor vehicle accidents, job site injuries from falls or defective equipment, accidents involving firearms, mistakes during medical procedures, accidents on unsafe property, and sometimes even violence.
Unlike other back injuries, damage to the spinal cord can permanently affect all parts of your body. The bundle of nerves that make up the spinal cord transports messages from the brain to every part of the body, therefore an injury to the cord can cause the loss of full or partial movement and sensation in some or all of your limbs. In addition to the loss of function in your extremities, there is also the possibility of bladder and bowel complications, problems breathing, and sexual dysfunction.
What is the Difference Between a Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
A spinal injury can be described in one of two ways- as being complete, or being incomplete. The primary difference between the two is how serious your injury is and the likelihood of recovering from it.
Complete Spinal Injuries
A complete spinal cord injury refers to an injury that has caused permanent damage to the spinal cord, often resulting in some form of paralysis including paraplegia or tetraplegia.
Incomplete Spinal Injuries
An incomplete injury refers to an injury that only caused partial damage to the spinal column. In cases like this victims retain some ability to move or feel sensations in the injured area, and can sometimes recover from their injuries over time.
Results That Speak for Themselves
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$122,500,000 Global Settlement Sexual Abuse
Represented 14 of 124 childhood sexual abuse victims against the City of Santa Monica.
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$18,000,000 Auto v. Truck
Client rear-ended by trucking company.
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$10,000,000 Auto v. Big Rig
Family struck by a big rig.
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$4,090,000 Auto v. Auto
Family struck by a County of Los Angeles employee.
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$3,500,000 Negligence, Personal Injury
Client who was injured when a piece of machinery fell off a plumbing truck onto his foot.
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$3,500,000 Warehouse Accident
Client whose foot was run over by a forklift driver.