Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

Spinal cord injuries can leave victims with serious injuries. In the United States, there are about 17,810 new spinal cord injury cases each year. Depending on the severity and location of the injury, victims may suffer from partial to complete paralysis. Some spinal cord injury victims lose some movement and mobility in their hands, arms, or legs while other victims may lose complete control of their bodies.

Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries can happen to anyone, at any time. Victims have been injured during slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle accidents, and even workplace accidents. If you or a loved one suffered a spinal cord injury due to the wrongdoing or negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, current, and future medical treatment.

Mesriani Law Group is a highly recognized and respected team of Los Angeles spinal cord injury attorneys committed to handling the toughest personal injury cases. Our clients have suffered catastrophic injuries and many times suffered millions of dollars in losses. We have successfully recovered over $100 million in total recovery for our clients and always provide exceptional legal service, regardless of the case value. We take pride in helping clients recover the full compensation they deserve so they can have the necessary medical treatment and equipment as they move forward with their lives.

Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)

The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves approximately 18 inches long that acts as the primary communication highway between the brain and the body. When this pathway is damaged, the brain can no longer send signals to move muscles or receive signals for sensation below the point of impact.

Types of Injury

• Complete Injury: There is no voluntary movement or sensation at all below the point of injury. Both sides of the body are affected.

• Partial (Incomplete) Injury: Some feeling or functional ability remains below the injury site. Recovery prospects are generally higher, though chronic pain and disability often remain.

Classification of Injuries by Location

The severity of a spinal cord injury is largely determined by where the damage occurs on the spine. Generally, the higher the injury, the more significant the loss of function.

The True Lifetime Cost of SCI

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), the financial impact is staggering. These figures represent average lifetime costs for a person injured at age 25:

• High Tetraplegia (C1–C4): Approximately $2,803,391 to $5,100,941.

• Low Tetraplegia (C5–C8): Approximately $2,292,479 to $3,727,066.

• Paraplegia: Approximately $1,636,959 to $2,494,338.

Why Choose Mesriani Law Group?

Since 1996, our firm has maintained an outstanding reputation for securing high-stakes settlements for catastrophic injury victims in Southern California. We provide:

• No Win, No Fee: You pay nothing unless we win your case.

• Life Care Planning: We work with physiatrists and vocational experts to build a comprehensive plan that accounts for every future surgery, medication, and home modification.

• Trial-Ready Advocacy: Insurance companies often try to settle for much less than a claim is worth. We provide the legal strategy needed to fight for a fair award.

Proving Liability in California

To recover compensation, we must establish:

1. Negligence: The other party (a distracted driver, a negligent employer, etc.) failed to exercise reasonable care.

2. Causation: That specific negligence directly caused the trauma to your spinal cord.

3. Damages: The accident resulted in compensable losses, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and emotional distress.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, call Mesriani Law Group 24/7 at (866) 500-7070 for a free, zero-obligation consultation.