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A spinal cord injury is a life-altering event, with the road to recovery often being long and filled with uncertainty. Considering the severity of spinal cord injuries and the possibility of an extended recovery period, you may not have much of a choice but to explore your legal options after an accident. When you’ve been involved in an incident, spinal cord injury attorneys in San Francisco can help you determine if you have the basis to file a compensation claim. Here at Kermani LLP, our team of experienced attorneys are prepared to help you make an informed choice on how to navigate your accident situation.
Learn more about spinal cord accidents in San Francisco and how our lawyers can help below.
Identifying Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in San Francisco
The most common cause of spinal cord injuries in San Francisco is experiencing a car accident. Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of these types of injuries because the neck and spine are subjected to extreme force and pressure in a collision. Spinal cord injuries are also common after falls, intentional acts of violence, and sports injuries.
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Spinal Cord Injury Claims in San Francisco
Under San Francisco’s personal injury laws, individuals who get injured and suffer losses after an accident that’s someone else’s fault might be able to recover some of their expenses from the at-fault party. In the context of a spinal cord injury claim, you’d need to prove all the following elements to have a successful claim.
- The other party had a legal duty to provide for your care and safety.
- The other party failed to uphold their duty of care.
- This breach in the duty of care led to the accident.
- The accident caused a spinal cord injury and led to losses.
When a legal duty of care is breached, that’s considered legal negligence. A legal duty of care is established in many situations including when you’re driving, at your doctor’s office, buying products from a store, or traversing through a business’s property.
The Importance of Filing a Spinal Cord Injury Claim
When you suffer an accident and get diagnosed with a spinal cord injury, you’ll likely face an unexpected windfall of financial losses. Not only will you likely get hit with a massive medical bill from your initial treatments, but you might also need substantial long-term treatment, too. On top of those losses, your injury might be keeping you from being able to return to work. Depending on the situation, you might also be facing other losses, like property damage. Filing a claim is important because it can help you get the compensation you’re entitled to receive under the law. You shouldn’t have to bear the burden of your losses when someone else caused the incident.
Seeking Full Compensation for Spinal Cord Injury Victims
So, how much might your spinal cord injury claim be worth? The value of your claim will be determined by first adding up all your financial losses. These losses include all the actual monetary expenses you suffered due to the accident and injury. Things like your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and future medical costs should be included in this estimate. Next, you’ll need to consider whether you want to pursue non-economic damages. These types of losses are more difficult to value because they’re non-monetary. Things like pain and suffering, emotional distress, disfigurement, or a drop in one’s quality of life could be considered non-economic damage that you could seek compensation for in a spinal cord injury case.
Kermani LLP’s Success in Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Back in 2011, legal partners Ray Kermani and Mohamad Ahmad founded Kermani LLP on the hope of becoming masters of the personal injury space in San Francisco. For over a decade, we’ve been proving that we’re persistent in meeting our goals. We’ve helped several clients in the past who were suffering from spinal cord injuries successfully litigate their claims and get the money they deserve. Check out our past case results if you’re interested in reviewing our successes case by case.
Schedule Your Consultation with Kermani LLP’s Expert Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Our proven case results are only one factor that makes our team here at Kermani LLP some of the best legal representatives in San Francisco. Not only do we have the experience and the foundation of legal knowledge necessary to litigate your case, but we’re also empathetic to our client’s personal struggles. It’s this direct passion and empathy for our clients that drives our firm’s massive success. We sincerely want justice served in as many situations as possible.
Are you ready to talk to one of our attorneys about your recent accident? Contact our team now to get started.
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Due diligence got me only so far as I went through three seemingly great law firms before finding Kermani LLP right here on yelp. They were fantastic.
When I was hurt in a bike accident last year, a friend recommended I get a lawyer and sent me to Ray Kermani. Ray and his team knew exactly what needed to be done and took care of everything.
Ray is one of the easiest people to work with. His communication is great and he always walks you through the steps. I was little down after my accident. He got me paid quickly and way more than I thought was even possible. He goes the extra mile.
The staff is super friendly, approachable and responsive. They provide one on one attention, unless most law firms that just answer calls and want you money.
They took what was a complicated case that most law firms wouldn't touch, and turned it into a large six figure judgment.
Best law firm. They know how to win a case at trial, unlike most law firms that advertise as such. They will push every button that needs to be done to win your case. I was super satisfied.
Frequently Asked Questions
What compensation is available for spinal injuries in San Francisco?
After a spinal cord injury, that’s someone else’s fault, you can file for compensation to cover the losses you experience after your accident. Your compensation settlement will be made up of your economic and non-economic losses. Economic losses include things like your lost wages and medical expenses, whereas your non-economic losses involve emotional distress or pain and suffering.
How are spinal injury settlements calculated in San Francisco?
After your spinal cord injury accident, your settlement will be calculated based on a thorough evaluation of all the evidence presented in your claim. Your economic losses, which are the financial expenses you suffer due to the injury, will be added up together. Then, your non-economic losses, like emotional distress, will be evaluated. Depending on how severe your non-economic losses are, they’ll be assigned a numerical value between 1.5 and 5. This number will be multiplied by the sum of your economic losses. The number received will represent the value of your non-economic losses. To properly value your claim, you’ll add together your total economic losses and the value of your non-economic losses. If you were partially at fault for the accident, then your settlement value may be reduced based on the percentage of fault you contributed to the crash.
Can family members file a claim for spinal injuries?
Sometimes, a spinal cord injury can lead to severe disabilities or impairment. At other times, the injury happens to a minor. If that’s the case, then the family members or loved ones of the victim can help pursue a legal claim on the injured person’s behalf. Under these circumstances, it’s always best to first consult with an attorney to determine how to go forward.
How do lawyers assist in San Francisco spinal injury cases?
A spinal cord injury is often very serious, and these types of injuries usually require a lengthy recovery period. Considering the seriousness of the injury, the losses associated with a spinal injury claim are equally as significant. A lawyer can help ensure that your settlement award accurately reflects the extent of your losses, including the long-term losses you need to consider, too.On top of properly valuing your claim, an attorney will assist you in collecting the right documentation and evidence, filing your paperwork, negotiating with the other party, and advocating for your best interests throughout the process.
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Due diligence got me only so far as I went through three seemingly great law firms before finding Kermani LLP right here on yelp. They were fantastic.
When I was hurt in a bike accident last year, a friend recommended I get a lawyer and sent me to Ray Kermani. Ray and his team knew exactly what needed to be done and took care of everything.
Ray is one of the easiest people to work with. His communication is great and he always walks you through the steps. I was little down after my accident. He got me paid quickly and way more than I thought was even possible. He goes the extra mile.
The staff is super friendly, approachable and responsive. They provide one on one attention, unless most law firms that just answer calls and want you money.
They took what was a complicated case that most law firms wouldn't touch, and turned it into a large six figure judgment.
Best law firm. They know how to win a case at trial, unlike most law firms that advertise as such. They will push every button that needs to be done to win your case. I was super satisfied.