We realize that significant medical expenses can accumulate quickly following a spinal cord injury, such as the cost of neck or back surgery, hospital care, rehabilitation or other medical treatment. These costs can make it easy to accept a settlement from an insurance company. However, it is important to speak with an experienced attorney in Sacramento, Folsom, Cameron Park, Stockton and California first so that you are certain to receive full compensation for your injuries and lost time.

Injury to the spinal cord can result in loss of sensation and movement. The spinal cord consists of a bundle of nerves that goes from the base of the brain down the back. Many health problems can result from spinal cord injury, including respiratory problems, bladder and bowel complications, chronic pain, and countless other diseases and symptoms.

Of all spinal cord injuries, around 42% are caused by vehicle accidents. A negligent, reckless, or distracted driver can affect the lives of many people without realizing it. Other spinal cord injuries can be caused by falls (27%), violence (15%), sport accidents (7%) and other unknown causes. Each year, there are 12,000 new cases of spinal cord injury across the country. The number of people who die at the scene of an accident are not included in this number. There are more than 250,000 survivors of spinal cord injuries in America.

There are two categories of spinal cord injuries: complete and incomplete. Complete spinal cord injuries cause paralysis of the entire body, where incomplete injuries cause only partial paralysis. Regardless of which category an injury falls under, people with spinal cord injuries will need continuous medical care for the rest of their lives.

Compensation for spinal cord injuries is generally aimed at covering the following expenses:

• Hospitalization
• Medical care
• Caregivers
• Rehabilitation
• Lost wages
• Counseling and Psychiatric care
• Expenses not covered by existing health insurance
• Travel expenses for medical care
• Various support services for the injured person’s family
• Funeral expenses

Sacramento Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

An experienced and compassionate spinal cord injury lawyer will help you get compensation for these expenses and others related to your injury. Spinal cord injuries are as expensive as they sound – partial paralysis patients can see expenses of over $100,000 for just the first year of care. Complete paralysis costs can be upwards of $400,000, and having an attorney to help you through your case could result in the necessary compensation to continue medical care. Always keep all receipts and documents related to expenses for your injury, as well as medical records. If you are seeking compensation, an attorney will need the paperwork for the case.

The physical and emotional pain that victims and their loved ones suffer after an injury is not easy to understand. Having an attorney who will stand by your side and help you recover the damages of your injury can help you return to a happy life. Rest assured that you can depend on the spinal cord injury attorneys at Bowman & Associates, APC to secure compensation for your pain. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and to get answers to your questions.