Perhaps more than any other injury, paralysis injuries can seriously affect your life. They can impact your independence and change the nature of your relationships with your friends, family, and other loved ones. The resulting physical, emotional, and financial challenges can be overwhelming.
At Valero Law Group, a Fresno paralysis injury lawyer can help you receive the compensation you deserve. With a strong focus on personalized care, aggressive legal representation, and unwavering support, we work tirelessly to hold responsible parties accountable. Call now to begin working with a trusted catastrophic injury attorney.
Types of Paralysis Injuries
Paralysis refers to the loss of muscle function in part of the body—often caused by damage to the nervous system, including the spinal cord or brain. The severity and location of paralysis determine its type and impact on daily life. Common types of paralysis include:
- Monoplegia—affecting a single limb, such as an arm or a leg
- Hemiplegia—impacting one side of the body, often as a result of traumatic brain injuries
- Paraplegia—causing loss of function in the lower half of the body, including both legs
- Quadriplegia—also known as tetraplegia, involving paralysis of all four limbs and the torso
Paralysis injuries frequently occur as a result of car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, falls, workplace accidents, dangerous property conditions, and other incidents where negligence plays a role. These injuries may leave individuals requiring long-term care, medical interventions, and extensive rehabilitation. A paralysis injury lawyer in Fresno will work with medical providers to ensure that they understand a victim’s diagnosis. Reach out to our team to understand more about how we can help after a paralyzing event.
Complications Associated With Paralysis and Recovery
The impact of paralysis extends far beyond the initial injury. Some of the challenges associated with paralysis include:
- Loss of mobility
- Pressure sores
- Respiratory issues
- Muscle atrophy
- Chronic pain
- Mental health struggles
Recovering from paralysis can be a long and uncertain process. People can often make a partial recovery, but at some point, recovery tends to plateau. People living with paralysis generally need ongoing medical care, adaptive equipment, and modifications to their homes. All of these changes are extremely expensive. A Fresno paralysis injury attorney will focus on getting victims the compensation they need to cover these ongoing expenses.
Damages for a Paralyzing Injury
In a successful paralysis injury claim, a person can expect to recover compensation for the economic and non-economic losses they experience due to their injuries. Economic damages include reimbursement for financial expenses such as medical care, rehabilitation, medical equipment, surgeries, home modifications, personal property damage, lost income, and diminished earning capacity. Non-economic damages cover the more subjective losses such as pain and suffering, disability, emotional trauma, and a loss of enjoyment of life. Connect with our Fresno team to speak with an attorney about the potential value of your claim and your avenues for pursuing maximum compensation.
Meet With a Fresno Paralysis Injury Attorney Today
Living with paralysis is challenging for anyone. When someone else’s negligence contributed to the paralyzing event, it can be even more of an emotional challenge. It only makes sense for the person who caused the harm to be the one to pay for your injuries.
At Valero Law Group, a Fresno paralysis injury lawyer can help you seek justice, recover compensation, and rebuild your life. Schedule a consultation to find out more.
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