San Diego Spine Injury Lawyers

Spine Injury Lawyers in San Diego

What This Page Covers:

• Sudden and Devastating: Spinal injuries often occur unexpectedly due to traumatic events like accidents, profoundly altering the victim’s life.
• Emotional and Physical Toll: These injuries can lead to lifelong physical disabilities and deep emotional impacts, affecting both the individual and their family.
• Complex Legal Battles: Insurance companies often minimize the severity of spinal injuries, making legal representation crucial for fair compensation.
• Trusted Guidance: Jassim Law in San Diego provides dedicated legal support, from case investigation to expert collaboration, to help victims recover the compensation they deserve.

Back, spine, and neck (cervical) injuries occur when the spine and/or spinal cord is damaged by trauma rather than disease. A spine injury is often sudden and unexpected and can happen to anyone, young or old, male or female, of any race, religion, or socioeconomic status. There are numerous situations where one can suffer a spinal injury, for example, car accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and others. If you or your loved one are suffering serious spinal injuries, don’t hesitate to contact our spinal cord injury attorney in San Diego for legal assistance. 

The Varied Causes of Spinal Injuries

The leading cause for spine injuries is trauma. Such an injury may result from direct injury to the spine itself or indirectly from damage to surrounding bones, tissues, discs, nerves, or blood vessels.

The effects of a spine trauma depend on the severity and location of the injury and can result from motor vehicle accidents, aircraft accidents, falls, sports injuries, industrial accidents, assault, or sudden trauma among many others.

Whatever be the cause, if you or a loved one has suffered a spinal injury, you know how much life can change. Sometimes the pain and discomfort is minor, but the impact and adverse affect on one’s quality of life and life experiences is not trivial. The impact of a spinal injury on the lives of the victim and their family can be devastating, preventing the injured person from doing the activities they enjoyed before injury or severely restricting their activities. Contact our San Diego spine injury lawyers for legal representation. We are dedicated to fighting for the compensation and justice you deserve. 

The Emotional Impact of Spinal Injuries

Spinal injuries also lead to emotional scars as they are traumatic and have long-term, often lifetime, consequences. An individual with a full, happy, healthy, active lifestyle could be forced into a sedentary and dependent lifestyle.

Often traumatic spinal cord injuries lead to permanent disability, including paralysis and loss of control of one’s own body and independence. A traumatic spinal cord injury can also have a deep impact on a survivor’s family and community. However, with rehabilitation and support, a spinal cord injury survivor can learn to navigate the world once more, reconditioning the body and mind to compensate for paralyzed limbs and deteriorated strength.

Often times the defendant’s attorneys and insurance company incorrectly and misleadingly call spinal injuries “soft tissue” injuries, and blame the injuries on age, or any other cause other than the defendant’s negligence. Sadly, defense lawyers and insurance companies often blame the victim and imply or overtly accuse the injured person of exaggerating injuries. Our San Diego spinal cord injury attorneys are experienced and skilled in showing that these frivolous “defenses” and accusations are without merit, and obtaining full and fair compensation for our clients’ harms and losses.

Compensation Available to Spine Injury Victims

Spinal injury victims may be eligible for various forms of compensation depending on the severity of their injury, the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the impact on their lives. Types of compensation that may be available include the following:

• Immediate Medical Care: This includes emergency room visits, surgeries, and hospitalization right after the injury occurs.
• Long-term Medical Care: Spinal injuries also often require long-term treatment, such as physical therapy, medications, and follow-up surgeries. Specialized care for spinal cord injuries may also include occupational therapy, rehabilitation programs, and adaptive equipment.
• Lost Wages: Recovery for the income lost during the recovery period if the victim  cannot work. If the injury leads to long-term or permanent disability, victims may also be compensated for future income they would have earned had they not been injured.
• Pain and Suffering: Compensation for physical pain, emotional distress, and the overall impact of the injury on the victim’s quality of life.
• Loss of Consortium: A monetary award to the spouse or family members of the injured person for loss of companionship, affection, and marital relations due to the injury.
• Mobility Accommodations: Costs related to modifying the victim’s home to accommodate their injury (e.g., installing ramps, widening doorways) and purchasing mobility aids such as wheelchairs or specialized vehicles.
• Vocational Rehabilitation: Compensation for training or education needed for the victim to find new employment if they cannot return to their previous job.
• Punitive Damages: In cases of gross negligence or intentional misconduct, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the at-fault party and deter similar behavior in the future.

Pursuing justice and recovering total compensation for your damages requires you to act quickly. You should contact an attorney as soon as you are well enough to pick up the phone. Evidence has a tendency to disappear, and the longer your spinal injury attorney has to build your case, the stronger it will be.

How Jassim Law Spinal Injury Attorneys Can Help

A spinal injury can turn your life upside down, affecting everything from your health to your financial stability. At Jassim Law, our goal is to shoulder the legal burden so you can focus on your recovery. Here’s how our team can help:

Thorough Case Investigation

We begin by investigating every detail of your case IMMEDIATELY. This involves collecting and preserving vital evidence, securing witness statements, and analyzing the accuracy of any collision reports.

Evidence Gathering

Securing and preserving evidence is crucial in spinal injury cases. We work to obtain 911 audio/dispatch and video records, surveillance footage, and photos from the scene. If necessary, we file a lawsuit to subpoena evidence that isn’t otherwise available.

Expert Collaboration

We collaborate with top-notch accident reconstruction experts and other specialists your case may require. This ensures we have the technical and medical expertise needed to build a strong case on your behalf.

Comprehensive Legal Support

From filing all paperwork correctly and on time to advocating aggressively for your rights in and out of court, our team supports you through every step of California’s claims process. We also handle negotiations with all parties involved, aiming to secure the best possible outcome for you.

Medical and Vehicle Assistance

Regardless of your health insurance coverage, we ensure you receive the best medical care available. Additionally, if your vehicle was damaged in the accident, we assist in getting it repaired or replaced without unnecessary delays.

Identifying All Liable Parties

Determining liability is key to maximizing your compensation. We assess whether the negligent party was on the job at the time of the accident and investigate if any additional parties or entities could be at fault.

Constant Communication

We keep you informed and updated on the status of your case, answering any legal questions you may have along the way. Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind while we handle your case.

For Legal Representation, Call Our San Diego Spine Injury Attorneys

If you suffered a spinal injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Our personal injury attorneys in San Diego, CA can help you determine the most beneficial course of action to take for your unique situation. Jassim Law offers a free case evaluation where we will provide answers to your questions and explain your legal options.

Call a San Diego spine injury lawyer at (858) 524-6140 or contact us here to schedule a free initial consultation.