San Jose Paralysis Attorney
Paralysis is the primary outcome of injury to the spinal cord. Depending on where on the spinal cord the injury occurred, paralysis can take the form of quadriplegia, paraplegia or hemiplegia. It can also result in non-paralytic conditions such as sensory disruptions, muscle weakness and difficulty with motor functions.
People with spinal cord injuries also suffer from associated health problems that include kidney and bladder infections, pneumonia and respiratory illnesses, bedsores and many other illnesses and conditions. Both the paralysis and the secondary problems last a lifetime and require ongoing treatment and care. The cost of this care is significant and can be millions of dollars over the course of a victim's life.
At the San Francisco law firm of Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, our attorneys assist spinal cord victims and their families. We file claims and lawsuits in pursuit of compensation and damages for clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries. We develop strong cases based on investigation, analysis and consultation with experts. We have been handling such cases for more than 50 years and helped many clients and their families after a spinal cord injury has changed their lives forever.
We seek compensation and damages for our clients' medical expenses, lost income, the cost of in-home care, and pain and suffering. We also ensure that the losses experienced by the families of our clients are included in the claim. These can include loss of support, love and consortium. We consult with experts and specialists, such as economists, life care planners and others to determine the full cost of a client's injuries, expenses and losses. We also work with medical experts such as neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists to understand the treatment our client will need in the years to come.
Our attorneys also ensure that our claims include payment for technology and medical treatment that may not yet exist. Technology and medicine are continually evolving. We want our clients to be able to benefit from developments in adaptive devices and medical treatment.
People with spinal cord injuries are frequently unable to work or perform their previous jobs. This means more than simply lost wages; it also means that people lose retirement benefits and health insurance. It often means that people lose the self-esteem that comes from being employed. Changes that accompany spinal cord injuries can often require therapy and counseling to help people adjust to their new reality. We make sure that our claims also include compensation for psychological treatment.
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 Santa Clara County spinal cord injury lawyer. We serve cities such as Saratoga, Mountain View and Gilroy.
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