Spinal cord injury damages can easily be in excess of tens of millions of dollars. Emergency room treatment, long-term hospitalization, surgeries, rehabilitation therapy, long-term or permanent medical assistance, required medical devices, and the lost earning capacity over a person’s remaining life expectancy can often be considerable.
People suffering from spinal cord injuries need different degrees of care throughout their lifetime, including:
An expert life care planner will assess the plaintiff's future needs and testify about them in court. Often, a family member may take responsibility for providing care and support. The planner will estimate the costs for paid providers.
For quality legal representation in Elk Grove and Sacramento County, please contact our personal injury attorneys at the O'Brien & Zehnder Law Firm by calling 1-800-722-4176 or send us an email and someone from our office will be in touch with you shortly.
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