Modesto Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

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Spinal cord injury is defined as damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function, such as mobility or feeling. For example, in an automobile accident, your spinal cord may be compressed or severed, resulting in varying degrees of injuries.

Since 1989, Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC has been representing injured individuals and workers throughout the Central Valley. Our Modesto spinal cord injury lawyers can help you seek fair compensation for your injuries, whether through filing a workers’ compensation claim or a personal injury lawsuit. We understand the impact of such severe catastrophic injuries, and we are prepared to guide you through the legal process from start to finish.

Contact us today at (916) 884-6554 for a free and confidential case evaluation. Se habla español.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

It is estimated that more than 10,000 new spinal cord injuries occur each year.

Some of the causes of spinal cord injury include:

• Work-related injuries
• Automobile accidents
• Slips and falls
• Gun violence
• Sports-related accidents

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

Nearly all spinal cord injuries are incredibly serious. Victims and their families often have to deal with permanent disabilities and the implications such disabilities have, including an inability to work or even carry out normal everyday routines.

Some specific—and often serious—spinal cord injuries include:

• General Spinal Cord Injury: A severely injured spinal cord may result in loss of motion or feeling to the lower extremities or permanent paralysis (inability to control the muscles that move your body).
• Slipped Disc: This occurs when pads of the cartilage between the vertebrae becomes damaged or herniated.
• Whiplash: Whiplash occurs when the neck snaps or is moved violently and becomes overextended (most common neck injury in auto accidents).
• Compression Fracture: When the bones of the spine break due to severe trauma, it is known as a compression fracture.

This is only a short list of some of the tragic, life-changing effects a spinal cord injury can have on a patient.

Act Immediately—Contact Rancaño & Rancaño, APLC Today

If you suffered a spinal cord injury while carrying out duties covered in the scope of your employment, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits are designed to cover your medical costs, as well as make up for your lost wages due to temporary and/or permanent disability. Our firm represents injured workers across all industries, including agriculture, construction, law enforcement, healthcare, firefighting, and more. We also represent individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries outside of work.

Request a free consultation today with our Modesto spinal cord injury lawyers; call (916) 884-6554.