Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Trauma | Paralysis | Paraplegia | Quadriplegia | Tetraplegia | Cervical Spinal Cord Injury

At Blackman Legal Group, we have over 32 years of specialized experience protecting the rights of people who have suffered spinal cord injuries, including individuals who have paraplegia, tetraplegia or quadriplegia as a result of trauma to the spinal cord. We combine our considerable experience with a commitment to meticulous preparation, paying careful attention to every detail throughout your case. As a result, we are often able to settle your claim at policy limits and have obtained awards in excess of $1 million dollars for many clients.

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To set up an appointment, contact Blackman Legal Group by e-mail
or call our office at 415-585-5200 (toll free at 866-692-8126). We offer free case evaluations.

Our Spinal Cord Injury Practice

Spinal cord trauma can lead to a broad range of medical concerns, from discomfort, numbness or impaired control of motor skills to paralysis, including paraplegia, tetraplegia or quadriplegia. The effect on your life can be devastating, preventing you from working or driving a car, from moving your arms or legs, or even from breathing without assistance.

Protecting Your Rights When You Have Had Spinal Surgery

If you suffer pain, loss of body control, weakness or numbness because of spinal cord trauma, you may require surgery—whether a discectomy, laminectomy or spine fusion—to alleviate your suffering and improve your quality of life. Whether you need a single procedure or multiple spinal surgeries to relieve pain or restore bodily functions, our attorneys will work to hold the responsible parties accountable for the costs of medical care. We will work closely with your doctor, as well as our pool of experts, including rehabilitation specialists, physical therapists, and medical illustrators, to gather and present compelling evidence to a judge or jury.

Because of our extensive experience, we know how to determine the cost of all the tools you’ll need to live a meaningful and satisfying life after a spinal cord injury. We work closely with financial experts, life care planners and rehab and physical therapy specialists to identify all your needs, including long-term medical care, specialized equipment or accommodations for home or work, and other expenses.

Representative Awards

Our lawyers have helped spinal cord injury victims recover full and fair compensation for injuries suffered because of the carelessness or negligence of others, including the following:

• $6.3 million for a client who had spinal surgery for a herniated disc in his low back due to an elevator accident
• $3.1 million for a client who became a quadriplegic as the result of a spinal cord injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident
• $2.5 million for spinal cord injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident

Contact Blackman Legal Group

Our skilled spinal cord injury attorneys represent clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including Oakland, San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Redwood City, San Mateo, Daly City, Fremont, Hayward, Walnut Creek, Richmond and Berkeley, CA. To schedule an appointment or arrange for a free case evaluation, contact the Blackman Legal Group by e-mail
or call us at 415-585-5200 (toll free at 866-692-8126).