A spinal cord injury (SCI) can cause serious damage. In many cases, spine injuries may result in paralysis, or the loss of feeling and function in the affected area of the body. The consequences of a spinal cord injury can be physical, emotional, and financial, resulting in long-term challenges for the individual and their family.
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*Past results depend on the specific facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amounts listed are gross recoveries before attorney fees and costs.
As someone who suffered a spinal injury in Bakersfield, you may benefit from working with the Bakersfield personal injury lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers. We provide our clients with access to legal and medical resources in California to assist with their recovery. If someone else’s negligent or careless actions caused your spine injury, contact us to discuss your right to seek financial compensation.
Why Trust Jacoby & Meyers for Your Bakersfield Spinal Cord Injury Claim?
- At Jacoby & Meyers, we work to present the evidence and strengths of your spinal cord injury case in a clear and organized manner.
- We have decades of personal injury experience, with over $2 billion won in settlements for our clients in California.* We understand how spinal cord injury cases work.
- Our law firm has ties to the Bakersfield area, including familiarity with local courts, experts, and insurance processes.
- We have handled complex spinal cord injury cases, including cases involving quadriplegia and paraplegia.
- With a client-focused approach and attention to detail, we assist with different stages of an SCI case, from initial evaluation through resolution.
*Past results depend on the specific facts of each case and do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amounts listed are gross recoveries before attorney fees and costs.
About Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries can describe any type or degree of damage to the spine, or the column of vertebrae, disks, and nerves that convey messages from the brain to the body. SCIs can interrupt this messaging system, which may result in loss of certain bodily functions.
If a spine injury results in paralysis, this means the individual has lost sensation and the ability to function below the point of injury. Spinal cord injuries may involve significant financial costs as well as changes in quality of life.
Spinal Cord Injury Cases Our Bakersfield Team Manages
When searching for an SCI lawyer for your case, it may be helpful to consider experience with your type of accident. Different kinds of accidents can involve different legal considerations.
We have experience handling a range of spinal cord injury claims in Bakersfield, including:
- Motor vehicle collision
- Truck accident
- Hit-and-run accidents
- Bicycle accident
- Pedestrian accident
- Motorcycle accident
- Lyft accidents
- Uber accidents
- Workplace accident
- Construction accident
- Slip and fall incident
- Premises-related accident
- Criminal act or assault
- Athletic or recreational accident
As your lawyers, we can assist in connecting you with medical care and help you navigate the legal process related to your SCI claim or lawsuit.
Recovering Your Spinal Cord Injury Compensation in Bakersfield
It is important to understand how a spine injury claim may be evaluated before engaging in settlement discussions with an insurance company. An insurer may present a settlement offer that may not fully account for all losses.
Once a settlement is accepted, it may not be possible to reopen the case or renegotiate for additional compensation.
Financial Losses and Medical Costs
Determining the value of a spinal cord injury case in Bakersfield may include calculating past and future medical costs. This can include surgeries, hospital stays, doctor’s appointments, imaging, therapies, rehabilitation, prescription medications, medical devices, mobility assistance, in-home care, and disability accommodations.
It may also include lost wages, referring to income and employment benefits lost due to time away from work, as well as potential future loss of earning capacity. An attorney may work with financial professionals to help assess these losses.
According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, as of 2025, the estimated lifetime costs of a high quadriplegia spinal cord injury is $6.3 million at 25 years old and $3.4 million at 50 years old. These estimates relate to health care costs and living expenses. A spinal cord injury involving motor dysfunction may cost an average of $460,224 in the first year and $55,900 for each subsequent year.
Pain, Suffering, and Life Impact Damages
In addition to economic damages, a claim may include noneconomic damages, often referred to as “pain and suffering.” These may relate to physical pain, emotional distress, mental anguish, changes in quality of life, loss of independence, depression, anxiety, PTSD, loss of consortium, and other non-financial impacts of an SCI.
How Our Bakersfield SCI Legal Team Advocates for You
The team of spinal cord injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers can assist by applying their experience and resources to your case. We begin with an accident investigation to determine the cause of your injury and identify potentially responsible parties.
We then collect evidence to support your claim, including documentation of fault and proof of injuries and losses. When appropriate, we assist with preparing and submitting claims and handling related processes.
Our lawyers communicate with insurance companies, assist in settlement negotiations, and may represent clients in litigation when necessary. We aim to help clients address legal and financial matters following a spinal cord injury.
For a consultation about your case and legal rights, contact us at (661) 402-8934 or online. Our local law office is located at 2020 Eye St., Bakersfield, CA 93301.