Stockton Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Eason & Tambornini’s spinal cord injury attorneys in Stockton have extensive experience representing clients who have suffered spinal cord injuries in countless ways, including vehicle, motorcycle, and worksite accidents. We have over 25 years of legal expertise and understand the complexities of spinal cord claims and how to win entirely fair and maximized settlements for clients.
Spinal cord injuries take many forms. Some may cause a few months of discomfort and reduced mobility, while others can result in permanent partial or total paralysis. The practical result of a spinal cord injury varies widely also and ranges from temporary loss of work and limited activities to long-term loss of earning capacity, emotional upset, and devastating hardships for the victim and their families.
Our spinal cord injury attorneys in Stockton offer a free, no-obligation consultation to determine the facts, answer questions, and discuss the possibility of filing a personal injury claim. There is no obligation to move forward, but if we accept your case, you will pay no legal fees until and unless you win a settlement.
Contact Eason & Tambornini at (209) 323-5126 to schedule a free consultation.
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Spinal Cord Injuries Defined
A spinal cord injury, sometimes referred to as acute spinal cord injury (SCI), is one of the worst injuries a person can suffer. In most of the cases our Stockton spinal cord injury attorneys have seen, injuries have happened due to a traumatic event that leaves the spinal cord bruised, torn, or completely severed. Unfortunately, trauma to this highly delicate part of the body can result in permanent, partial, or total paralysis. At your free consultation with one of our spinal cord attorneys in Stockton, we can help you understand the potential for long-term difficulties you may not know.
Different Ways the Spinal Cord Can Be Injured
Spinal cord injuries can affect one or more regions of the spine, including cervical (neck), thoracic (upper back), lumbar (lower back), and sacral (tailbone area). The consequences of injuries to any of these areas include herniated discs, crushed discs and vertebrae, and other traumas. The actions causing spinal cord injuries vary as well but can consist of punctures, twisting, blunt force, stretching, and severing.
Less severe spinal cord injuries that our Stockton spinal cord injury attorneys see include pinched nerves (caught between misaligned vertebrae), misalignment due to abrupt movement or impact, and partially slipped discs.
FAQ: How do spinal cord injuries usually happen?
Our spinal cord injury attorneys in Stockton have seen many clients with spinal cord injuries stemming from a wide range of causes. Regardless of the type the cause of injury, we’ve helped win settlements for the financial and emotional burden for them and their families.
Our Stockton spinal cord injury attorneys have seen clients who have suffered injuries in these ways:
- Motor vehicle accidents, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and watercraft
- Falls
- Infections
- Recreational accidents
- Sports
- Trampoline accidents
- Violence such as gunshots or stabbings
- Worksite injuries such as falls on construction sites
Why You Should Hire an Experienced Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Not all attorneys have the same level of expertise needed to navigate spinal cord injury claims. Many attorneys do not accept these cases at all. Our Stockton spinal cord injury attorneys have been helping clients and their families for over twenty-five years, and we are experts at navigating the legal system for this complicated area of personal injury claims. Our Stockton spinal cord injury attorneys regularly face the challenges of negotiating spinal cord injury settlements with insurance companies and aggressively fighting for our client’s well-being and right to a fair, maximum settlement.
FAQ: How much is a typical spinal cord injury settlement?
Estimating a “typical” settlement amount for a spinal cord injury is challenging; settlements vary widely based on several factors, including the injury severity, the extent of long-term medical expenses and lost wages, emotional pain and suffering, and where the case is filed. However, spinal cord injury settlements tend to be fairly substantial due to the enormous impact these injuries can have on a person’s life and their family. Additionally, less severe injuries may still result in significant settlements, especially when long-term medical treatment or permanent impairment is involved.
The Immediate Aftermath of a Spinal Cord Injury
The very first thing that happens is the prevention of further injury; to ensure that an injury doesn’t worsen after the traumatic event, a person will often be taken or transferred to a hospital or other trauma unit that specializes in spinal cord injuries. Next, diagnostic tests, including X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans (brain scans), will be administered to understand the severity of the injury. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, it’s essential to contact an experienced Stockton spinal cord injury attorney like those at Eason & Tambornini.
Often Overlooked Symptoms of Spinal Cord Injuries
A range of symptoms are sometimes missed during the initial exams of spinal cord injury patients. Some of those include:
- Blood pressure and body temperature regulation issues,
- Bladder or bowel function
- Nerve pain
- Muscle Spasms
- Changes in sensory perception, including smell and touch
- Balance and coordination issues
- Psychological symptoms include depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Addressing all symptoms, including these often-overlooked ones, is crucial for receiving proper treatment that can affect long-term health and achieving a comprehensive settlement that addresses all aspects of an injury.
If You Need a Skilled Stockton Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has experienced a spinal cord injury and need to speak to someone about it, our spinal cord injury attorneys in Stockton are ready to help. With more than 100 years of combined experience fighting for fair settlements for spinal cord injury victims, we will go to work immediately to fight for you.
Call Eason & Tambornini at (209) 323-5126 to schedule a free consultation. If we take your case, you will pay no fees until you win.