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Santa Monica, CA
2719 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 250
Santa Monica, CA 90403
Tel: (424) 253-4254
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San Francisco, CA 94104
Tel: (415) 690-8234
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Suffering a spinal injury has the potential to cripple you, making it difficult for you to earn a living or pursue a normal life. Such trauma can cause emotional and financial distress to you and your family. The consequences of a spinal cord injury can be lifelong.
As a spinal cord injury victim, you’re going to need as much help as you can get in this distressing time. If your spinal injury is a result of negligence, you need a California spinal cord injury attorney on your side. Kermani LLP’s specialized team of lawyers can secure the financial compensation you are entitled to.
Expertise in Handling Spinal Cord Injury Cases in California
Kermani LLP are among the most qualified spinal cord attorneys in California. They approach claims in an assertive, no-nonsense manner, making them well-suited to taking on insurance companies and establishing the liability of the party responsible for your spinal cord injury. If you're looking for an example of their expertise, actions speak louder than words: Kermani LLP has litigated 100 trials in the past five years.
Legal Guidance for Spinal Cord Injury Claims in California
Spinal cord injury victims pursuing a claim should know that California operates on a rule of comparative negligence; injured parties are able to obtain compensation for their injuries minus the percentage the court finds them to be at fault for the accident. As a result, your spinal cord injury attorney in California will work to prove your lack of culpability while demonstrating the negligence of the other party. There are four key pillars to establishing negligence:
- Duty: The defendant had a legal duty of care to avoid causing harm to others.
- Breach of duty: The defendant violated their duty of care.
- Causation: The defendant’s breach of their duty of care is determined as the cause of the accident.
- Damages: As a result of the defendant’s breach of duty, injuries and losses were inflicted upon another party (in this case, you).
Exploring Types and Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
There are three complete spinal cord injuries: tetraplegia, triplegia, and quadriplegia. The different complete spinal cord injuries are as follows:
- Anterior cord syndrome;
- Central cord syndrome;
- Brown-Sequard syndrome.
These various injuries could be caused by the following events:
- Sports accidents;
- Acts of violence;
- Car wrecks;
- Falls;
- Motorcycle and bicycle accidents;
- Diseases.
Recognizing and Diagnosing Spinal Cord Injuries
In order to recognize a spinal cord injury, keep an eye out for the following symptoms:
- Inability to move;
- Loss of sensation;
- Pain in the arms or legs;
- Incontinence (loss of bowel/bladder control);
- Trouble breathing.
To diagnose spinal cord injuries, schedule an appointment with an orthopedic doctor or neurosurgeon. These doctors have access to advanced equipment such as MRI machines that can reveal out-of-place discs and other hard-to-detect spinal injuries.
Why You Need a Specialized Attorney for Spinal Cord Injury Cases
The California spinal cord injury attorneys at Kermani LLP grasp the difficulties of living with a spinal cord injury. Understanding the perspective of the victim allows Kermani LLP to provide you with the precise sort of legal support victims need. Spinal cord injury attorneys in California will work with you to file a claim, prove the liability of the responsible parties, and secure the financial lifeline you need to continue living your life. When all is said and done, the ultimate goal of Kermani LLP is to recover enough compensation to allow you to carry on with life.
Kermani LLP’s Role in Advocating for Spinal Injury Victims
A California spinal cord injury attorney plays a key role in advocating for spinal cord injury victims. For Kermani LLP, this means a dedication to seeking justice, maximizing compensation, and acting as a guiding light for their clients as they grapple with complex legal procedures in the midst of a debilitating injury.
Contact Kermani LLP for Expert Spinal Cord Injury Legal Assistance
The California spinal cord injury attorneys practicing at Kermani LLP are singularly dedicated to securing compensation for spinal cord injury claims. Kermani LLP has experience in the personal injury space dating back to 2011. Thousands of clients have been awarded damages. Join them today by requesting a free consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What constitutes a spinal cord injury case in California?
A spinal cord injury case usually starts with an accident. An accident occurs that leads to a spinal cord injury, which also means there are a lot of financial losses that follow after the incident. The injured party usually needs compensation to cover their losses, so they search to find out whether a legal duty of care existed in the situation and whether someone else’s negligence may have contributed to their injury. If so, then the injured party can seek out a claim for compensation from the at-fault party.
What types of compensation are available for spinal cord injury victims in the state?
The type of compensation available in each claim hinges on the extent of the injured person’s losses. In general, the compensation award should fully financially restore the injured person back to the position they were in before the accident. Compensation might include damages like medical costs, lost wages, emotional distress, property damage, and more.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a spinal cord injury lawsuit in California?
After an accident, you generally have up to two years from the date of the accident to pursue a claim for compensation in California.
Can I file a spinal cord injury claim if the injury aggravated a pre-existing condition in California?
Yes. While an injured individual cannot seek compensation for a pre-existing condition, they can file for compensation if an accident aggravates a pre-existing condition or makes it worse. As you can imagine, this type of claim is complicated and difficult to prove, so you’ll want a good lawyer by your side if you’re facing this type of situation.
How does California law define negligence in spinal cord injury cases?
Negligence is a legal term that describes the behavior of one party that ultimately leads to legal liability in various situations. In the context of a spinal cord injury, negligence occurs when the following elements are present:
- One party has a legal duty to provide for the care and safety of the other party.
- The responsible party fails to uphold that duty to provide for the care of the other party.
- This failure of the responsible party causes the accident.
- The accident leads to your spinal cord injury.
A legal duty of care exists in many situations. For instance, when you get behind the wheel of a car, you automatically assume a legal duty to provide for the care of all other motorists. A legal duty of care also exists when you go onto someone else’s property, you’re receiving treatment from your doctor, or you purchase a product from a company.
How can a spinal cord injury attorney assist me throughout the legal process in California?
Your spinal cord injury attorney will help handle all the legal aspects of your claim so that you can focus on your physical recovery. Your attorney will collect evidence, build up your case, negotiate with the responsible parties, and represent you every step of the way.
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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.
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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.
