San Jose, CA Injury Lawyer for Spinal Cord Accident Victims

Paraplegia and Quadriplegia Injury Attorney Serving Monterey, Santa Clara, and San Benito Counties

Spinal injuries are usually catastrophic. Victims are frequently unable to work, walk, or perform many of the functions of daily life. They are likely to experience paralysis in different parts of their body, and their life expectancy is often shortened. They usually need expensive, life-long treatment. When a spinal injury is the result of an accident caused by negligence or misconduct, victims may be able to obtain compensation for their lost wages, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. If a spinal cord injury was the result of criminal behavior, such as drunk driving, the victim may be able to recover punitive damages.

When you or your family member has been left paralyzed after an accident caused by misconduct or negligence, you need to work with an attorney who has the necessary experience and skill to obtain full and fair compensation. At the San Jose, California Law Office of John J. Garvey III, we act for people who have suffered spinal injuries and paralysis. We have been helping seriously injured people for more than 45 years.

Using Investigators and Experts to Build a Strong Case After a Spinal Injury

Accidents that cause spinal damage often leave victims paralyzed with quadriplegia or paraplegia. Other debilitating injuries include back and neck damage such as pinched nerves, bulging discs, herniated discs, paresthesia, numbness, and pain. Regardless of the type of injury, we work hard to build a strong case for clients. We consult with medical specialists, economists, life care planners, and vocational rehabilitation specialists. In addition, we work with accident investigators and reconstructionists to gain a full understanding of the facts of the accident that caused the injury. Our experts assess the injuries, calculate the damages, and develop a plan to help the client live as fully as possible.

Spinal Injuries Can Be Expensive

The ongoing expenses often experienced by spinal cord injury victims can be huge. Our attorney has been able to obtain compensation for victims that includes the cost of:

• Rehab
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Wheelchairs
• Walkers and other assistive devices
• Crutches
• Braces
• Home modifications
• In-home care

Causes of Spine Injuries and Paralysis

Paralysis may be caused by severe injuries affecting the spinal cord. Partial paralysis, or paraplegia, typically involves paralysis from the waist down. Quadriplegia or tetraplegia will involve paralysis from the neck down. Such catastrophic spinal cord injuries may result from:

• Motor vehicle accidents, including car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, drunk driving accidents, or boating accidents
• Injuries on other people's property, including slip and fall accidents, amusement park injuries, or explosions
• Workplace accidents, including falls from scaffolding and ladders or other construction site accidents
• Defective or dangerous products, including defective vehicle parts or defective tools and equipment

At the Law Office of John J. Garvey, III, we are dedicated to recovering compensation for our clients to pay for necessary health care and other damages such as income loss and pain and suffering. We work to ensure that people who have become paralyzed by an accident caused by someone else's carelessness or recklessness will be able to move forward with their lives successfully.

Contact Our Monterey County Spine Injury Attorney

Whatever type of accident caused a spinal cord injury, you can rely on our law firm to provide you with representation that has obtained results for many people in situations like yours. Contact the Law Office of John J. Garvey, III in San Jose, California. It costs you nothing to talk to us about your situation. We offer free consultations; home, hospital, or rehab location meetings if you are unable to come to us; and no fee unless we collect. Call us today at 408-293-7777.