Quadriplegia

Bay Area Lawyers Representing People Facing Quadriplegia

For most people, envisioning life with quadriplegia is not possible. When someone suffers a spinal cord injury resulting in quadriplegia, every aspect of their life is changed from that moment on. Things once taken for granted, such as the ability to earn an income and care for oneself, are suddenly significantly changed.

Following the injury, a quadriplegic will require months of acute and rehabilitative care. They will require adaptations to not only living environments, but for nearly every task they wish to pursue. The costs involved are often overwhelming.

At Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, in Oakland, California, we believe when quadriplegia is the direct result of another's negligence, the at-fault-party needs to be held accountable for the effects on a victim's life. For more than 30 years, our personal injury attorneys have strived to help victims of quadriplegia and their families secure the funding for a lifetime of need.

We believe in serving people and their needs, even those beyond the scope of legal practice. Our holistic approach to your case may lead to referrals to therapists, medical care providers and other resources dedicated to improving the lives of people suffering paralysis. To arrange a case review at no charge contact us at 866-675-1929.

What is Quadriplegia?

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

• Loss of feeling and function in arms and legs
• Impairment of chest and abdominal muscles
• Breathing difficulties
• Loss of bladder and bowel control
• Spasms
• Changes in sexual function
• Shortened life span

Although there is currently no cure for quadriplegia, through rehabilitative therapies and the use of adaptive equipment, many quadriplegics lead a very full and active life.

Exploring the Legal Component

Putting a price on the loss of mobility is very difficult. By relying on a roster of life care planners, medical professionals and accident reconstructionists, we work to determine the financial compensation necessary for a quadriplegic to live a life of dignity.

While we encourage settlement outside the courts, we do not hesitate to represent the interests of victims of car, bicycle, pedestrian, or construction accident victims in front of a judge and jury. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome in every case.

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