A quadriplegia injury can disrupt your life entirely and significantly affect your ability to work or care for yourself. This life-changing injury can also cause financial strain with medical expenses, an inability or reduced ability to earn income, and the cost of ongoing care.
A Sacramento quadriplegia injury lawyer could help you hold the person responsible for your injuries legally accountable.
Quadriplegia is an injury that results from severe damage to the spinal cord, usually in the neck region. This damage causes a partial or complete loss of sensation and the inability to move in all four limbs and the torso. This type of injury can happen from a variety of accidents, such as:
Victims of quadriplegia often require lifelong medical care, therapy, assistive devices, home modifications, and other help. Such an injury can be financially devastating as the care required is great. Because of this, it is vital to pursue fair compensation with the help of a quadriplegia injury lawyer in Sacramento so that you do not face the burden on your own.
An individual with quadriplegia can pursue damages from a party at fault for causing the injury. Damages can be economic losses that can be easily assigned a monetary value, such as:
A plaintiff can also pursue non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, that are not as easily quantifiable. In cases where the party at fault was grossly negligent or intentionally caused harm, a person could pursue punitive damages, which punish the defendant and deter similar future behavior.
Many individuals believe they would be unable to recover damages from someone responsible for the accident if they were also partially at fault. California follows comparative negligence rules, so a plaintiff can still recover compensation even if they contributed to the accident.
However, the amount the individual is able to recover will be reduced by the percentage of their fault. So, if the total damages awarded by the Court is $1 million, and the injured party is found to have been 10% at fault, the actual amount they would receive would be reduced by 10%, making it $900k.
When the injured party shares some of the fault in causing their injuries, insurance companies often try to overstate the percentage to minimize their payout. Because of this, it is essential to hire a skilled paraplegia injury lawyer in Sacramento. Erkel Law, P.C. has experience handling personal injury matters. Steve Erkel could help investigate the circumstances and establish fault where it is due.
Quadriplegia is a serious injury that profoundly impacts the affected individual. Erkel Law, P.C. is dedicated to treating each client with respect and compassion. A Sacramento quadriplegia injury lawyer can assist with seeking maximum compensation from the party who caused your injury.
Steve Erkel can also work to determine fault by investigating the accident, negotiating with insurance companies, and representing you in court if necessary. Reach out to Erkel Law, P.C. to discuss the strength of your claim and determine your next steps.
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