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Dedicated Lawyers For On-The-Job Spinal Cord Injuries in Los Angeles

Spinal cord injuries are some of the most serious types of injuries anyone can sustain. Often, these injuries have catastrophic, lasting, and even life-long consequences, including paralysis. Many spinal cord injuries, including those classified as complete spinal cord injuries, result in permanent paralysis and loss of motor or sensory function. Even relatively less serious spine injuries will typically require extensive—and costly—medical treatment, including physical therapy and time off work to heal.

In severe spinal cord injury cases, victims may face lifetime costs associated with ongoing medical care, chronic pain, and mental health counseling. Some injury victims may never be able to return to work or enjoy the same quality of life they had before the injury. These injuries also often require the use of medical devices to assist with daily tasks and motor functions.

If you or your loved one suffered an on-the-job spinal cord injury, the Law Offices of Hinden & Breslavsky, APC, can help you recover the fair financial compensation you are owed. Our Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyers are experienced in handling spinal cord injury claims and have been representing injured workers throughout Southern California since 1974. We understand the workers’ compensation system and know how to help you navigate the legal process from start to finish, ensuring that you receive the maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other out-of-pocket costs associated with your injury.

What Are The Effects Of A Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury is an injury that damages the tight bundle of cells and nerves located in the spinal cord, which both sends and receives nerve signals from the brain to the body. Spinal cord injuries can result in permanent or temporary damage, depending on the severity. These injuries are categorized as either incomplete or complete.

An incomplete injury means that the spinal cord can still send and receive some signals from the brain to the rest of the body, which may allow for limited motor function or movement. A complete injury, on the other hand, results in no signals being sent or received, often leading to complete paralysis.

Depending on the type of spinal cord injury you have suffered, you may experience symptoms such as:

  • Loss of movement
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Unnatural positions of the spine or head
  • Problems walking
  • Difficulty breathing

For individuals who have suffered spinal cord damage in car accidents, workplace accidents, or sports injuries, seeking medical care immediately is crucial. Spinal cord injury victims may require extensive physical therapy, treatment for the spinal column, and even surgeries, especially in cases of cervical spine or cervical injuries. If the injury occurs due to someone else’s negligence, victims may also be entitled to file a spinal cord injury claim for financial compensation to cover medical bills, loss of wages, and other expenses related to the injury.

At our Los Angeles law firm, we understand the serious impact spinal injuries have on people’s lives. Our experienced Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyers are ready to help you file your personal injury claim and pursue the financial compensation you deserve.

Contact our Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyers today for a free consultation; call (323) 954-1800.

Common Causes Of Work-Related Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can and do occur due to a variety of workplace accidents and situations. Typically, external trauma is a key factor in these injuries, but repetitive stress and overuse can also lead to a spinal cord injury. Some of the most common causes of work-related spinal cord injuries include:

  • Commercial vehicle and truck accidents
  • Construction site injuries and accidents
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Falls from heights
  • Violence (assaults, etc.)

Regardless of how your cord injury occurred, if you suffered a spinal cord injury while at work in California, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. This means you can obtain medical care and other benefits without needing to prove negligence on the part of your employer. However, if you believe that a third party, such as another car accident driver or an individual who assaulted you, was at fault, you may be able to pursue additional compensation via a personal injury lawsuit.

Our experienced Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys will thoroughly assess your spinal cord injury case and let you know if filing a spine injury claim or taking legal action against an at-fault party is appropriate. We are here to help you understand your rights and guide you through the legal process, including evaluating whether any third-party negligence contributed to your injury.

Recovering Compensation For Spinal Cord Injury Victims

In California, workers’ compensation covers your medical expenses and lost wages/income from time taken off work to heal and receive treatment. Depending on the nature of your spinal cord injury and other factors, you may be entitled to temporary disability benefits (either temporary total or temporary partial disability) or permanent disability benefits.

For more severe injuries, such as those involving spinal cord injuries, California workers’ compensation law allows eligible catastrophic injury victims to receive compensation for handicap-accessible vehicles, home retrofits, and attendant care costs. However, workers’ compensation does not cover noneconomic damages like “pain and suffering.”

Suppose your spinal cord injury was the result of a workplace accident but involved third-party negligence, such as faulty equipment or negligence from an outside party. In that case, you may be able to recover compensation for pain, suffering, trauma, and other non-economic damages through a personal injury case. At this point, the assistance of a Los Angeles spinal cord injury lawyer may be necessary to help navigate the legal process and pursue a personal injury claim for damages.

Additionally, certain catastrophic spinal injuries—like central cord syndrome—require extensive treatment and a review of medical records by medical experts is critical to evaluate the full extent of damages, which could include potential long-term complications like sexual dysfunction and other issues related to damaged body tissues.

Contact Hinden & Breslavsky Today

Our Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys offer personalized legal representation; our attorneys will look at the various unique factors involved in your case and help you determine the best course of action. We have been “The Injured Workers’ Attorneys” since 1974, and we are prepared to fight tirelessly for you and your family.

For a no-cost, no-obligation consultation, call us at (323) 954-1800 or fill out and submit an online contact form. There are no fees unless we recover compensation for you.

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