NORTHERN CALIFORNIA QUADRIPLEGIA ATTORNEYS

North Bay Attorneys Representing People Facing Quadriplegia

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury that has resulted in the loss or paralysis of both arms and legs, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael A. Fiumara would like to express our most sincere wishes for a speedy full recovery.  If your quadriplegia injury was due to the negligence of another or if an insurance carrier will not fairly compensate you for your losses, the experienced and skilled legal team of  personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael A. Fiumara will work with you to hold those parties responsible and will help you restore your financial circumstances and assist with the long road to recovery.

When someone suffers a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia, every aspect of their life is changed from that moment forward.  Things once taken for granted, such as the ability to earn an income and care for one’s self are suddenly and significantly changed forever.

Following the injury, a quadriplegic will require months of acute and rehabilitative care.  He/she will require adaptations to not only living environments, but for nearly every task he/she wishes to pursue.  The costs involved are often overwhelming placing a great deal of stress upon individuals and family members.

Unfortunately, the types of catastrophic injuries that cause quadriplegia are most often avoidable. If the negligent action of an unsafe or distracted driver, improperly maintained machinery or other negligent acts has contributed to the events that caused your quadriplegia injury, the personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael A. Fiumara will work hard to establish liability and secure the full compensation for all of your expenses and losses.

WHAT IS QUADRIPLEGIA?

Quadriplegia injuries are arguably the most severe personal injuries that can result from any accident.  The injuries are often permanent and irreversible and the victim could be paralyzed and bound to a wheelchair for his/her remaining lifetime.  Quadriplegia accidents often cause extreme and severe pain and suffering to the victim and this pain continues long after the victim’s recovery and rehabilitation plan has been completed.  Unfortunately, the quadriplegia victim will often require lifetime and ongoing assistance to complete almost every basic need.  This type of full-time care creates a great deal of stress and strain on family resources.  No amount of money can ever make up for this stress.

Quadriplegia is a paralyzing condition that occurs when there is an injury to one of the cervical vertebrae located in the neck.  Complications vary depending on the exact location of the injury, but symptoms often include:

  • Loss of feeling and function in the arms and legs.
  • Impairment of chest and abdominal muscles.
  • Breathing difficulties.
  • Loss of bladder and bowel control.
  • Changes in sexual function.
  • Shortened lifespan and other horrific complications

Although there is currently no known cure for quadriplegia, but through rehabilitative therapies and new innovative stem cell treatment and experimentation as well as the use of adaptive equipment, many quadriplegics lead a very full and active life.

THE MOST COMMON CAUSES OF QUADRIPLEGIA INJURIES ARE:

Due to the incapacity and immobility of many quadriplegia accident injury victims it is imperative for loved ones and family members to be proactive and speak to a skilled and experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible since time is of the essence.  There are statutory time limits in which to file a civil claim for damages.  Here are some the most common causes of quadriplegia injuries:

  • Airplane accidents.
  • Auto accidents.
  • Bicycle accidents.
  • Boat, ferry, and other small watercraft accidents.
  • Limousine accidents.
  • Motorcycle accidents.
  • Tour bus, trolley, and metro accidents.
  • Train and subway accidents.
  • Truck accidents.

Our personal injury attorneys with over forty years of experience have represented many people who have suffered serious catastrophic injuries which have been caused by negligent third-parties from automobile accidents, improperly maintained machinery, commercial vehicle drivers, airplanes and multi-passenger transportation including buses, trains, trolleys, boats, and ferries.  Our attorneys work diligently to ensure that you obtain the full and fair compensation for loss of earnings, pain and suffering, medical expenses, and damage to personal property that you deserve.

EXPLORING THE LEGAL COMPONENT

Putting a price on the loss of mobility is extremely difficult.  By relying on a roster of life care planners, medical professionals, and accident reconstructionist experts our skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorneys work to arrive at the financial compensation necessary for a quadriplegic to live a quality life of dignity.

While we encourage settlement outside the courtroom, we will not hesitate to represent the interests of our quadriplegia clients who were victims of car, bicycle, pedestrian, train, bus or construction accidents in front of a judge and a jury.  Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.

We believe in serving people and their needs despite great odds.  Our holistic and client-focused approach to your case will lead to referrals to therapists, medical care providers, and other resources dedicated to improving the lives of your loved one suffering from paralysis and other debilitating symptoms of quadriplegia.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF MICHAEL A. FIUMARA

Our professional and dedicated team of skilled and knowledgeable personal injury lawyers will investigate all the facts of the accident, interviewing the key witnesses and other third-parties to establish full liability for any and all parties involved. We have the ability to locate qualified and respected medical experts to testify as to the extent of your injuries and give an honest and professional opinion regarding the duration of the recommended treatment plan.  This information as well as other information regarding the duration of your injuries will be extrapolated to arrive at a total cost for all future ongoing medical costs so that you are assured full and fair compensation for all injuries in the future.

This law firm works on a contingency basis only and you will not be expected to pay any of the legal costs or expenses until the case is resolved in your favor.  Our quadriplegic injury accident lawyers are aggressive in their pursuit of justice for you and leave no stone unturned, whether it is through hardline negotiations with the opposing insurance carriers or in front of a judge and a jury.  If you or a family member has been involved in an accident that caused permanent disability of any kind including quadriplegia, please contact one of our personal injury attorneys for a free and confidential consultation and case evaluation.

We would be happy to come to your home or medical facility to meet with you if that is more convenient for you and your family.

Don’t hesitate to contact someone who can help.  Please call our offices at (707) 571-8600 in our centrally located Santa Rosa office in Sonoma County to schedule a free and confidential case evaluation with one of our Santa Rosa quadriplegia injury lawyers.  “The right attorney makes all the difference.”