San Diego Spinal Injury Truck Accident Attorney

Have you suffered a spinal cord injury in a San Diego truck accident? We can help you pursue compensation.

Were you injured in a truck accident caused by a careless driver? Are you experiencing debilitating back pain? Are you worried about the medical bills that are piling up while you receive treatment for your spinal cord injury? Do you wish there was some way to hold the at-fault party responsible for your accident?

At The Levinson Law Group, we understand the devastating consequences of a truck accident and the mounting costs that can arise in its aftermath. Recovering from your spinal cord injury is your top priority. However, you will also need skilled legal counsel to help you seek justice against the truck driver who caused your injury.

Our San Diego truck accident lawyers are dedicated to helping families recover financial compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages and other costs. We have extensive experience working with clients who have suffered debilitating spinal injuries in a collision.

What Is a Spinal Cord Injury?

The spine is responsible for all movement, sending nerve impulses from the brain to other parts of the body. The Mayo Clinic has identified motor vehicle accidents as one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. They account for almost 50 percent of new spinal cord injuries in the United States every year.

A spinal cord injury may consist of damage to the ligaments, vertebrae or spinal column discs when the spine is subject to excessive force in a collision. A traumatic blow to the spine can fracture, dislocate or crush vertebrae. Spinal cord injuries can be severe, even life-threatening in certain cases.

Because the spinal cord is fragile, any damage can lead to serious harm like partial or complete paralysis. Depending on where the injury occurred and how severe it is, the affected area of the body may no longer function properly.

A spinal cord injury can result in permanent changes to a person’s sensation, strength and bodily functions below the location of the injury, such as bladder control or breathing. Not only can spinal cord injuries be excruciating, but they often require surgery as well as long-term treatment and rehabilitation. They can change a truck accident victim’s life forever.

Obtaining Compensation for a Spinal Injury

The road to recovery can be long for a San Diego truck accident victim who has suffered a spinal cord injury. You may be worried about mounting costs after spending time in the hospital or undergoing extensive physical therapy.

According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, the average length of hospitalization after a spinal cord injury is 11 days, while the average length of a rehabilitation center stay is 30 days. However, those who sustain severe spinal cord injuries can expect to pay millions of dollars in lifetime costs for treatment.

The Levinson Law Group is here to get you the help you need. Our experienced team of San Diego truck accident lawyers will hold the at-fault parties accountable for the negligent actions that caused your spinal cord injury. Here are some of the damages we can help you obtain:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Emotional distress
• Loss of consortium

Filing a personal injury lawsuit after a San Diego truck accident is not about getting rich. It is about obtaining the compensation you need for your medical bills and other costs. The damages you recover in a lawsuit can help you and your family move forward after a traumatic crash. At The Levinson Law Group, we believe you should not be responsible for the costs that result from a truck accident you did not cause.

The emotional trauma of a spinal cord injury is hard to quantify. You may also not be able to work during the healing process or well into the future. The Levinson Law Group will investigate the details of your truck accident and identify the amount of compensation you are likely to need to cover your lifetime expenses.

Comparative Negligence in California

The compensation a truck accident victim can receive is determined according to California’s comparative negligence law. The amount the insurance company is required to pay you will be reduced according to the percentage of fault assigned to you for the collision.

Insurance companies may try to allege that a truck accident victim is partially to blame for the collision to reduce the damages they have to pay. Trucking companies are armed with teams of lawyers who may accuse you of violating a traffic law, speeding or otherwise contributing to the collision.

For this reason, having an experienced spinal cord injury attorney is vital. At The Levinson Law Group, our priority is to protect the rights of our clients. Through representing some of the country’s largest insurance companies, attorney Gordon Levinson has gained a deep understanding of the tactics they use to deny claims. Now, he uses his insider knowledge to stand up for victims of serious truck accidents in San Diego.

Schedule a Free Consultation With The Levinson Law Group

If you or a family member has suffered a spinal cord injury in a truck accident, our dedicated team of San Diego truck accident lawyers is here to help you. The Levinson Law Group will answer all your questions about the possibility of pursuing compensation. We will ensure you are equipped with all the information you need to decide whether you would like to take legal action against the negligent truck driver or trucking company.

To discuss your legal options, give The Levinson Law Group a call at 760-512-8088 for a free consultation. We accept cases on a contingent fee. That means that if there is no recovery in your case, you pay no fee. And in most cases, we even advance the costs.