Galt Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Spine Injury Lawyers in Galt, CA
Annually, 12,000 to 20,000 new cases of spinal cord injuries occur in the United States. Spinal cord injuries are serious injuries where the spinal nerves and the vertebrae bones protecting the nerves are damaged, causing neurologic impairments in any body system controlled by the injured nerves. If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, the experienced Galt spinal cord injury lawyers at Estey Bomberger can help you seek compensation for the damages related to the spinal cord injuries.
Spinal Cord Injury Accidents
According to the CDC, the leading cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents. Although improved safety features (seatbelts and airbags) can potentially reduce incidents of spinal cord injuries upto 80%, approximately 46% of all spinal cord injuries are sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Falls are responsible for 22%, violence and sports respectively cause 16% and 12% of the spinal cord injuries in America. Accidents that result in spinal cord injuries may involve:
- Hazardous premises
- Reckless driving
- Negligent supervision
- Bicycle accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Dangerous working environment
- Construction accidents.
Living with Spinal Cord Injuries
A traumatic injury to the spinal cord can leave victims with serious disabilities. Depending on the location of the injury and the nerves impacted in the accident, the spinal cord injured may cause impairments in the:
- Musculoskeletal system (paralysis)
- Respiratory system
- Urinary system
- Gastrointestinal system.
Even once the injuries stabilize, it will be necessary to seek regular medical treatment throughout the rest of the patient’s lifetime. The Center for Disease Control estimates annual medical costs to be $15,000-$30,000 per year, and for the lifetime cost of spinal cord injury to fall between $500,000 to more than $3 million, depending on the severity of the injury.
Recovering Compensation
If some other party was at fault for your spinal cord injuries, you are legally entitled to a full and fair compensation for the medical fees, lost wages, pain and suffering, and the future related damages of your injuries. In high damage cases such as spinal cord injury claims, claimants are strongly urged to enlist the help of a professional Galt accident lawyer to ensure they receive the maximum compensation they deserve. Even in cases where liability is clear, recovering the total compensation is still difficult.
Protecting Your Rights
Insurance adjusters may refuse to be held liable for your injuries or try to settle your spinal cord injury claim even before your injuries have stabilized and settle for thousands below your rightful compensation. In either case, our experienced Galt personal injury lawyers can help you ensure you receive the total compensation you deserve. As experienced high damage injury claim lawyers, our Sacramento accident attorneys have not only recovered millions on behalf of spinal cord injury victims, they have also successfully represented many of our clients in court. To speak to an experienced Galt spinal cord injury lawyer, please call us today to schedule a free consultation.