How to Obtain Compensation for Paralysis Injury

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How to Obtain Compensation for Paralysis InjuryA presentation brought to you by our personal injury attorneys in Los Angeles

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Paralysis Victims in California

Paralysis injuries are life-altering and the victim is entitled to seek compensations.

Victims who are injured this way will often need lifelong specialized care and assistance.

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Paralysis Cases and Causation

Paralysis cases can appear as a consequence of:

spinal cord injuries; brain traumas; birth injuries; sport injuries and others.

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Catastrophic Injuries

Paralysis is regarded as a catastrophic injury and the compensations are awarded accordingly.

Victims who suffer from an injury with such a massive extent will not only be compensated for their physical damage, but also for the psychological impact of the injuries.

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Compensations for Paralysis Injuries

The types of compensations awarded for paralysis victims will first target the expensive and long-term medical care.

Compensations for loss of enjoyment of life can also be issued. A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help you claim these special damages.

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The Value of a Paralysis Claim

Paralysis victims are advised to seek the maximum compensation possible.

You should keep this in mind while negotiating to obtain compensations, both with the insurance company and with the defendant.

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Calculating Compensations for a Paralysis Injury

When calculating the compensations for a paralysis injury, you can use a settlement calculator.

You should include the medical expenses, meaning medical care and treatment, lost income and future lost income.

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Types of Compensations in Paralysis InjuriesThe types of damages you can seek compensations for in a paralysis case are:

- economic damages: current and future medical bills and lost income;- non-economic damages: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of consortium.

A Los Angeles personal injury attorney can help you claim these compensations.

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Additional Information for Victims

The medical costs associated with serious back injuries will often be larger than any insurance policy.

You should build your case based on evidence like testimonies from doctors, eyewitness reports and other relevant information.

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Legal Aid for Paralysis Victims in California

One of our Los Angeles personal injury lawyers will be able to help you regardless of the form of paralysis you suffer from - paraplegia or quadriplegia.

Contact our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys as soon as possible, if you have been involved in an accident that resulted in paralysis. 

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