The Scarlett Law Group
536 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133
800-262-7576
536 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco, California 94133
800-262-7576
California Spinal Cord Injury LawyersINTRODUCTION
Let's face it, cases involving spinal cord injury are major commitments requiring a significant investment both of attorney time and resource. A spinal cord injury is a catastrophic event, impacting upon the life of the survivor as well as his/her family. Damages in any catastrophic case are extensive, and this is no less true in a case involving spinal cord injury. Yet, speak to any seasoned trial lawyer, and you will learn that the problems associated with trial of a spinal cord injury case can be numerous, and potentially life threatening to the plaintiff.
Trial lawyers representing individuals rendered quadriplegic or
paraplegic as a result of the tortuous conduct of others will
undoubtedly face a host of problems not encountered in other personal
injury actions. Perhaps the most difficult issues to address involve
potentially life shortening sequelae, including medical problems such
as respiratory impairments (respirator needs), physical impairments
(sensory and motor losses), bowel and bladder impairments
(suppositories, catheter and bag use), pressure sores (decubitus
ulcers, ischemic ulcers, etc.), and often severe depression and other
psychosocial impairment.
This article will explore how counsel may best evaluate spinal cord injury cases within the context of damages and rehabilitation. If you or someone you know has suffered
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