Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can be incredibly serious and may have long-term repercussions. These life-changing injuries can happen in the blink of an eye – especially when someone is negligent or does not act with proper care. If someone else is responsible for causing your SCI, that party may be held legally accountable.
The San Francisco spinal cord injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers provide legal advocacy for accident victims and their families. With over 50 years of experience, our firm handles catastrophic injury claims with professional care and documented experience. We represent clients on a contingency fee basis; while attorney fees are earned only if a recovery is secured, clients may remain responsible for certain advanced case costs. Contact us for a no-cost case evaluation with our San Francisco personal injury attorneys.
$2B+ Recovered For Our Clients*
Spinal Cord Injuries Require Prompt Legal Attention
Contingency Fee Representation Available
*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.
Why Choose Jacoby & Meyers for Your San Francisco SCI Case?
- Jacoby & Meyers reports having secured more than $2 billion in total settlements and jury verdicts for its clients. For over 50 years, our attorneys have provided advocacy for individuals across California, building a long-standing history of experience in personal injury law.
- We take pride in providing clients with personailzed legal support throughout their cases.
- Our team in San Francisco is composed of attorneys, case managers, team members and assistants who work together to support the prosecution of a claim or lawsuit in the courtroom and beyond.
- We serve the whole of California with 14 office locations. Our San Francisco office is located at 50 California St. Suite 1500, San Francisco, CA 94111.
What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?
A spinal cord injury describes any type of damage or harm to the spine. The spine is comprised of 26 small bones known as vertebrae, cushion-like disks between each vertebra and bundles of nerves. The role of the spine is to convey messages from the brain to the rest of the body. If the spine is injured, it can interrupt this messaging system and may lead to a condition known as paralysis.
Paralysis is a spine injury that can affect a victim’s ability to move and experience sensation in the affected area. Paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects a victim from the waist down, while quadriplegia affects all four limbs and the torso. There is also monoplegia and hemiplegia. The effects of a spine injury will depend on the type, severity and location of the damage.
There are five regions of the spine. Harm to the upper portions of the spine – the cervical or thoracic spine – can affect a victim from the neck or upper back down. Injuries to the middle back (lumbar spine) or bottom of the spine (sacral spine and coccyx), on the other hand, can affect the lower half of the body.
In some cases, serious spinal cord injuries may be fatal. If you have lost a loved one, our team can assist with information about filing a wrongful death claim in San Francisco.
Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in San Francisco
Spinal cord injuries can occur in many different types of accidents in San Francisco. Identifying the cause of your spinal cord injury may help you understand your legal rights. If someone else is at fault for the accident, that person could potentially be held responsible for paying for your medical bills and other documented losses.
The primary causes of spinal cord injuries in the San Francisco Bay area are:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Falls
- Workplace accidents
- Construction and industrial accidents
- Acts of violence
- Premises liability accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Sports and recreation incidents
When a neck or back injury results from another party’s negligence or failure to exercise an ordinary degree of care, California law provides the injured party the right to initiate a personal injury claim. In San Francisco, this legal process allows individuals to seek recovery for documented losses and damages through the civil court system or insurance negotiations.
Pursuing Compensation for Your San Francisco Spinal Cord Injury
In pursuing a legal claim for a spinal cord injury in San Francisco, it is important to have a clear understanding of how your injuries and losses may be evaluated. Insurance companies conduct their own reviews of claims and damages, which may not always reflect the full scope of a person’s injuries or long-term needs.
Working with an attorney at Jacoby & Meyers may help you better understand how damages in a spinal cord injury claim are assessed.
Our attorneys may evaluate damages that can include past and future medical expenses, physical therapy and rehabilitation, medications and medical devices, lost wages, reduced future earning capacity, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, and other documented losses.
How Do You Prove Future Medical and Care Expenses?
A critical component of a spinal cord injury claim in San Francisco involves the documentation of anticipated future needs and related expenses. Our attorneys focus on identifying foreseeable losses connected to a spinal injury, working with life-care planners and medical experts to build an evidence-based claim that reflects the long-term impact on your life.
Future medical and care expenses may be supported through the work of a certified life care planner. This professional can create a comprehensive report detailing expected medical treatments, therapies, accommodations, home and vehicle modifications, and projected lifetime costs.
How Our San Francisco Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys Fight for You
Living with a spinal cord injury after a serious accident in San Francisco can be challenging. Legal guidance, support services, and community resources may help individuals navigate the process of rebuilding their lives. You can begin by contacting the San Francisco spinal cord injury attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers.
When you retain our firm for legal representation, we conduct a comprehensive investigation of the incident to determine potential liability and gather evidence from relevant parties. Our attorneys collaborate with medical professionals and life-care planners to develop a detailed assessment of long-term needs and documented losses. Based on this evidence, we may engage in settlement negotiations or, if a resolution cannot be reached, initiate litigation through the court system.
Jacoby & Meyers: Your Path Forward After a Devastating Spinal Cord Injury in San Francisco
At Jacoby & Meyers, we represent individuals seeking legal remedies after serious injuries. If you have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury after an accident that another person or party may have prevented, contact our law firm for a free case evaluation. We will listen to your situation and discuss whether legal options may be available.
Call our San Francisco office directly at (415) 855-4289 or contact us online and we will get in touch with you to schedule your consultation.
Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers – San Francisco
50 California St Suite 1500
San Francisco, CA 94111