Newport Beach Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Spinal cord injuries can be catastrophic and life-altering. If you or a loved one have sustained a spinal cord injury that was caused by someone else, we are ready to help. At Callahan & Blaine, we will get to work investigating what happened immediately so we can secure the compensation you need. Our Newport Beach spinal cord injury lawyers have the experience necessary to ensure you are taken care of. Call today to have a specialized attorney take a look at your case.
The Newport Beach Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys at Callahan & Blaine Are Ready
When you turn to Callahan & Blaine, you are turning to a team with more than 700 years of combined legal experience. All of this experience will be brought to your case.
- We put our clients first, and we have the skills and resources necessary to take on any opponent, regardless of their size.
- At Callahan & Blaine, we have secured more than $1 billion for our clients.
- We take all clients on a contingency fee basis, meaning they do not see a fee unless we are successful with their case.
What Can A Newport Beach Spinal Cord Injury Attorney Do?
Your Newport Beach injury attorney is going to be the person to handle all aspects of this case. Spinal cord injuries often involve significant sums of money, and insurance carriers will likely work to lower your settlement amount. With the resources available to them, they will fully investigate the incident that caused your injury by:
- Obtaining all of the evidence, including accident reports, eyewitness accounts, video surveillance, and photos from the scene.
- Obtaining your medical records and having you evaluated by trusted medical professionals to properly assess the extent of your losses.
- Handling all communication with the other parties involved and work towards a settlement that will cover all of your injury-related expenses.
How Often Do Spinal Cord Injuries Occur?
Spinal cord injuries are amongst the most catastrophic injuries a person can sustain. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are around 300,000 people living in this country with disabilities from spinal cord injuries. Each year, there are approximately 18,000 new spinal cord injury cases.
These injuries arise in various different ways and often are caused by the negligence of another person:
- Vehicle accidents (38.3%)
- Falls (31.6%)
- Violence (13.8%)
- Sports and recreation incidents (8.2%)
- Medical or surgical mistakes (4.6%)
- Other (3.5%)
Victims of spinal cord injuries face the prospect of incredible costs. The first year of care for a spinal cord injury ranges from $359,000 to over $1.1 million, depending on the severity of the injury. In most cases, victims require extensive in-home and hospital care for the remainder of their lives.
Compensations for Spinal Cord Injury Victims
If you or a loved one have sustained a spinal cord injury that was caused by the careless or negligent actions of another person, please seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Whether you are suffering a spinal cord or brain injury, we have specialized spinal cord and brain injury lawyers in Newport Beach that can help. The knowledgeable and experienced team of spinal cord injury attorneys at Callahan & Blaine will get to work on securing the compensation you need, which can include:
- Coverage of medical expenses related to the injury
- Recovery of lost wages if you are unable to work
- Physical therapy costs
- Home and vehicle modification costs
- Pain and suffering damages
- Loss of enjoyment of life damages
- Possible punitive damages against the negligent party
Contact A Spinal Cord Injury Attorney In Newport Beach Today
Was your spinal cord injury caused by a workplace or car accident? Callahan & Blaine has a team of dedicated workplace and car accident attorneys in Newport Beach that can tailor your case to your specific needs. When you’re ready to take your case to a spinal cord injury lawyer in Newport Beach, contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or call us at (714) 241-4444.