Bay Area Spinal Injury and Paralysis Attorneys
Committed to Maximizing Your Financial Recovery Following Serious Injury
Spine, neck and vertebrae injuries are often severe and largely invisible. Spine trauma can result in a range of damage, including:
- Sprain and strain injuries
- Paraplegia and quadriplegia
- Fractures
- Herniation
- Compression
- Protrusion
- Ruptures and tears
When pursuing compensation for spinal injuries, it is essential that you and your lawyer understand the exact nature of your injury before entering into settlement negotiations. Only then can an effective case for full damages be made.
The Bay Area law firm of The Law Office of Ian Zimmerman has handled numerous spine, brain, burn and other serious and catastrophic personal injury cases. We are familiar with the possible treatments that spinal injuries may entail, including:
- The need for chiropractic therapy and physical therapy
- The need for acupuncture and home exercise regimens
- The need for expensive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and other costly testing and treatment
We can work with your doctors and, if necessary, find doctors to assist you in diagnosing and treating your injury. Once the nature of your injury is established and we have documented it, we can determine the total amount of medical expenses to date, determine lost wages, work with economists and other experts to determine future medical costs and related expenses, and begin settlement negotiations with the applicable insurance company.
Serious Cases Demand Additional Steps
Depending on your situation, we can obtain a comprehensive report from a well-credentialed and practicing orthopedic surgeon to further document the nature of your injury. The report will specify the nature of treatment needed (such as a laminectomy or discectomy) and will also include the likely costs and the prognosis for recovery. Such reports are essential in understanding the extent of your injury and the potential value of your case, and must be obtained prior to any settlement negotiation.
Contact Us
If you have experienced a neck, back or spinal cord injury, contact the California law firm of The Law Office of Ian Zimmerman. We are open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., speak Cantonese and Mandarin Chinese, and are available for weekend, evening, home and hospital meetings and visits. We also offer free initial consultations and work exclusively on a contingency fee basis, so that you pay nothing if we don’t win your case. To contact our firm, call (415) 887-9394.