Paralysis injuries are serious medical conditions that change your life forever. You may have costly healthcare expenses, require living assistance, be unable to continue working, and face other challenges. A Sacramento paraplegia injury lawyer from Erkel Law, P.C., can help you pursue legal claims against at-fault parties.
Many circumstances can lead to a paraplegia injury, and the contributing cause(s) of an incident will determine who is responsible for any damages in your case. California Code § 1714 imposes liability on those whose lack of care in managing themselves or their property causes injury to another. This legal duty can apply in a variety of situations, including:
Identifying the party liable for an accident in Sacramento can be complex, but Erkel Law, P.C., can help you by reviewing available evidence and targeting anyone potentially at fault for your paraplegia injuries. In some cases, the at-fault party may be an individual, such as a driver in a motor vehicle accident. Alternatively, the liable party could be a larger organization, such as a business, an employer, a government agency, or another entity.
After pinpointing the parties with possible responsibility for a paraplegia injury in Sacramento, Erkel Law, P.C., can file a civil lawsuit to start the process of recovering compensation. The lawsuit will generally explain how the party is liable for the damages and the compensation you are seeking. The compensation for these damages will be unique to the specific details of the paraplegia injury and its effect on your life. Common damages you could recover compensation for include medical care costs, lost wages or earning potential, and other needs you may have because of your injury. For instance, you may require modifications to your home or need to pay for assisted living care. You can also typically recover compensation for the pain and suffering you have incurred from your injury.
Another issue that could impact the recovery of compensation is California’s rule of comparative negligence, which is also stated within § 1714. This applies in cases where a jury determines you were also partly responsible for causing your own injury. In such cases, the jury will assign a percentage of fault to you and proportionally reduce your compensation. Managing claims of comparative fault is where a personal injury lawyer can add value to your case. Erkel Law, P.C., can support clients in these complex cases by identifying facts and building arguments to lessen the impact of comparative fault claims at trial.
Consider meeting with a Sacramento paraplegia injury lawyer as soon as possible after an incident to begin the process of filing a claim. According to Cal. Civ. Code § 335.1, the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit is two years under the California statute of limitations. Missing this deadline will result in a dismissal of your case and could prevent the recovery of compensation from an otherwise liable party. Contact Erkel Law, P.C., today to schedule a free consultation on your case.
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