California Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury is a temporary to permanent insult to the spinal cord that changes it. Spinal cord injuries are classified as quadriplegia or paraplegia, depending on the location of the injury on the spinal cord and what associated loss of muscle ability it has caused. If you have been affected by a California spinal cord injury, please contact us to better understand your full legal rights and options.

There are varying degrees of severity with a California spinal cord injury that is classified by the American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale depending on how much sensory or motor functioning has been lost and what areas. California spinal cord injuries tend to affect men at a greater frequency with vehicle accidents being the leading cause of injury. Roughly, around half of all spinal cord injuries result in quadriplegia, or paralysis from the shoulders down.

A California spinal cord injury can be physically, emotionally, and financially devastating. A lawyer experienced in personal injury law, such as a California spinal cord injury, will be able to properly assess a potential claim and advise you of your best legal options. Most California spinal cord injuries are also associated with other injuries and a qualified attorney will seek damages appropriately.