Northern California DUI Accident Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Northern California DUI Accident Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries sustained in a northern California DUI accident can have long-term effects on victims and their families. Spinal cord injuries typically involve some form of paralysis, which can leave victims permanently disabled and unable to care for themselves. Often times, family members step in to care for their injured loved one or are faced with making the difficult decision to place them in a home, if caring for their injuries proves to be too great. For many victims’ families, the stress of having to deal with a seriously injured loved one is only compounded by the financial responsibilities of caring for a spinal cord injury.
At Estey Bomberger, we understand the physical, economical and emotional effects that a spinal cord injury can have on victims and their family members. Our northern California spinal cord injury attorneys sympathize with the challenges victims face and can offer help to those affected by a preventable DUI accident. Once we are contacted, we will act quickly to ensure that our clients’ medical, emotional and financial needs are taken care of. We will pursue compensation from the negligent or reckless drunk driver for our clients’ injuries and losses. Compensation may include medical expenses, lost earnings from missed time at work, emotional distress and physical pain.
Incomplete and Complete DUI Accident Spinal Cord Injuries
Damage to the vertebrae, the bones that make up the spine, is the most common cause of spinal cord injuries. Broken pieces of vertebrae can put pressure on or destroy sensitive axons that carry signals to and from the spinal cord to the brain and the rest of the body. The extent of damage to the axons determines if a full recovery is possible for a victim or if incomplete or complete paralysis will result.
When describing spinal cord injuries, medical professionals usually refer to a spinal cord injury as incomplete or complete. An incomplete spinal cord injury victim has the ability to perform limited movement functions and retain some sensory functions below the injury. In an incomplete spinal cord injury, the axons are still able to relay information to and from the brain. A complete spinal cord injury indicates that the axons have lost all ability to relay information, resulting in total loss of movement and sensory function below the injury. Persistent conditions, such as chronic pain, respiratory issues, and bladder and bowel dysfunctions are serious side effects of spinal cord injuries that many victims suffer from on a daily basis.
Hiring a Qualified Northern California DUI Accident Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Due to the serious nature and complexity of DUI accident spinal cord injury litigation, it is recommended that victims seek the counsel of a qualified personal injury lawyer. The northern California car accident law firm of Estey Bomberger has more than 70 years collective experience representing victims of serious accidents and has been successful at obtaining fair settlements for their serious injuries. We have the resources needed to conduct a proper investigation and prosecute your claim in a court of law if a fair settlement cannot be reached in a timely manner. Our northern California DUI accident spinal cord injury lawyers will take your case on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee for our services until we win financial compensation for your damages. Call us at (800) 890-6722 and a caring and compassionate lawyer will answer your DUI accident questions and advise you of your legal rights and options.