While any injury can cause hardship, paralysis injuries are especially impactful because they force survivors to adapt to a new physical reality. If you were left paralyzed by a car crash or another type of preventable catastrophic accident, you almost certainly have serious concerns about your future and financial health.
At the Law Office of Scott R. Herndon, our Berkeley paralysis injury lawyer understands the life-changing impact of these injuries. We will work directly with you to build a legal case against the at-fault party and help you seek the compensation you need and deserve.
There are a wide range of scenarios that could result in partial or total paralysis, including:
Crashes involving high speeds or significant mass (such as from a semi-truck) could result in catastrophic injuries such as paraplegia and quadriplegia.
Pedestrians and bike riders have little protection against large SUVs and other motor vehicles. A car-pedestrian accident, even at low speeds, could be forceful enough to leave a pedestrian or cyclist with paralyzing injuries.
When property owners exhibit serious negligence, such as failing to install safety railings, a visitor could be catastrophically injured. Falls from heights are a leading cause of paralyzing spinal cord injuries, but the reality of premises liability cases is that recklessness can take an infinite number of shapes. A skilled legal team is necessary to analyze each aspect of a serious injury on someone else’s property.
Anyone who participates in sports assumes some risk of injury. However, coaches often push young players to ignore pain or take unnecessary risks, which can result in tragedy. If a player becomes paralyzed due to leadership negligence, for instance, liability may fall on the organization.
Dangerous and defective consumer products can and do lead to paralyzing injuries each year. A trampoline may have a manufacturing defect that causes it to collapse during use. A safety harness might break suddenly, leading to a fall from a rooftop.
Victims of shootings and physical attacks often suffer catastrophic harm, including spinal cord injuries leading to paralysis. In some cases, property owners may also be liable for a person’s injuries. For example, the owner of a commercial property could be liable for failing to provide adequate security at a concert or event.
If you sustained an injury in one of the scenarios described above or in another incident caused by negligence, an experienced paralysis injury attorney in Berkeley can help you assess your legal options.
Compensation in personal injury cases correlates closely with the severity of a person’s injuries. The personal and financial hardship of paralysis cannot be overstated.
At our firm, we take the time to speak with injury survivors and understand the full extent of their injuries and losses. Our skilled counsel is familiar with spinal cord injury claims in Berkeley and can help you seek full and fair compensation for costs such as:
While no amount of money can restore the life you have lost to paralysis, adequate compensation can help you live as comfortably and independently as possible under the circumstances.
If you have suffered a life-changing injury caused by another person’s negligence, contact the Law Office of Scott R. Herndon for a free initial consultation. Our Berkeley paralysis injury lawyer will take the time to listen to your story, answer your questions, and help you understand your rights and legal options.
