Bay Area and Concord Paralysis Lawyer
At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, we help clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Clients come to us after being injured in car and truck accidents, falls, construction site accidents and accidents involving defective and dangerous products. Our San Francisco lawyers have been able to obtain compensation for clients, including payment and damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost salary or wages.
Spinal cord injuries often leave people paralyzed to some degree. The extent of the paralysis depends on the part of the spinal cord affected by the injury. Our clients have included people who became paraplegics, quadriplegics or suffered hemiplegia. Others have escaped paralysis but experienced sensory problems and pain, weakness and lack of coordination because of spinal cord contusions.
People with spinal cord injuries also experience secondary medical problems. These can include bed sores and pressure ulcers, respiratory illnesses, bladder infections and decreased sexual function. Some patients are vulnerable to cardiac problems, develop spasticity and experience significant pain.
Our attorneys understand that spinal cord injuries also affect the family of an injured person. The relationships between family members are forever changed. The injured person becomes dependent on others for basic care. Family members who once deferred to the injured person may find that their role has shifted. People with paralysis may exhibit anger and frustration because they can no longer enjoy the activities that were previously important to them.
Both people with spinal cord injuries and their families often require counseling and psychological treatment. Our lawyers ensure that the cost of such care is included in settlement demands and requests for jury awards. We also calculate current and future lost income, lost health insurance and lost retirement benefits. Spinal cord injury victims often need in-home caregivers-and housekeepers. We include all these costs whenever appropriate.
We consult with a wide range of experts to determine the full impact and cost of our clients' injuries. In addition to medical specialists, our attorneys consult with life care planners, physical therapists, vocational trainers and many other professionals who can help build strong cases and claims for full compensation.
Our attorneys meet with injured clients and their families at our office, in their hospital rooms or at home. Contact our law firm to speak with a San Francisco and Contra Costa County spinal cord injury attorney. We serve cities such as Walnut Creek, Richmond and Brentwood.
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