Sonoma County Paralysis Lawyer
Spinal cord injuries change lives forever. The most common result of a spinal cord injury is paralysis such as quadriplegia, paraplegia or hemiplegia. People who escape paralysis often suffer other consequences, such as sensory problems, muscle weakness and coordination problems.
In addition to paralysis and other conditions, people who suffered spinal cord injuries are subject to lifelong health problems that include bladder infections and kidney problems, respiratory illnesses, pressure sores and other conditions. Both the paralysis and the associated medical conditions require ongoing medical treatment and care. If a young person becomes paralyzed, his or her care may cost millions of dollars over their lifetime.
At Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger, our San Francisco lawyers help spinal cord injury victims and their families. For more than five decades, our law firm has filed claims and lawsuits seeking compensation and damages for spinal cord injury victims. Our cases are based on thorough investigative work, assessment and consultation with experts and specialists. We seek payment for medical expenses, lost wages, vocational and physical therapy, adaptive equipment and technology and other expenses related to the injury.
The injured person is not the only victim of a spinal cord injury; his or her family is also affected. If the injured person is no longer able to contribute to the household or provide love, support and consortium, the family has also suffered a terrible loss. We make sure that our damage to the family is included in our settlement demands or jury award requests.
Our attorneys work 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 consult with medical experts such as neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists to obtain a full picture of the impact of our clients' injuries both now and in the years to come.
Because people with spinal cord injuries are frequently unable to work, we include more than their lost wages in our claim. People who do not work also lose their health benefits and their pensions. We calculate the total losses experienced by our clients when they cannot work rather than their salary or wages alone.
After a spinal cord injury, the life of the injured person is never the same. Changes that result from spinal cord injuries often require therapy and counseling so that people can move forward with their lives despite their drastically changed circumstances. Our claims also include compensation for the cost of 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 Rosa spinal cord injury attorney. We serve cities such as Petaluma, Rohnert Park and Windsor.
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