Los Angeles Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer in Los Angeles

If you or a loved one have been hurt in an auto accident or fall that resulted in a spinal cord injury you should consult with a Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer at the Law Offices of Loren M. Merlin.  If your injury was the result of another's negligence, that person has a financial responsibility to pay for some or all of your medical bills.  Our legal team can review your accident report and medical history to determine if you are entitled to receive compensation for your injury and treatment.  Most serious spinal injuries are the result of auto accidents, falls and sports accidents.  They can cause a wide array of symptoms ranging from numbness, loss of motor function and mobility to paralysis and sexual dysfunction.

The Seriousness of Spinal Cord Injury

Your spinal cord transmits all the messages between your brain and every single part of your body.  If it is bruised (contusion), crushed or broken or the nerves are damaged (lacerated), the many different internal organs and body parts the nerves control can be affected in serious ways.  Spinal injuries can cause an inability to walk, to move your limbs or even go to the bathroom.  The treatments for spinal cord injuries can sometimes rehabilitate the body's functions to almost normal but it can take months of care.  Some spinal cord damage can be too serious to ever be repaired completely.

Some spinal cord injuries can lead to death in which case the survivors or relatives of the victim may be entitled to compensation.  If you or a loved one has suffered from a spinal cord injury, you should contact our firm to receive a professional and thorough review of your case and be advised of your legal rights to receive compensation.  Possible claims could include medical costs, lost wages, future medical care in addition to compensation for pain and suffering.