If you were like most people before your car accident or construction accident, you took your ordinary abilities for granted. Walking and moving around at will, taking care of your personal needs yourself and engaging in daily activities effortlessly were all "normal" parts of life. Now, however, "normal" encompasses a whole new set of activities and challenges. The words "disability" and "handicapped" are now stark realities for you.
Speak to a Santa Rosa Injury Attorney
Your spinal cord injury has taken your previous abilities and given you a whole new set of challenges that come with partial paralysis. Paraplegia caused by a burst fracture or quadriplegia caused by a spinal cord injury may mean to you that you have been bed-ridden for some time after the crash or other type of accident.
Call the Santa Rosa attorneys at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation.
Paraplegia Injuries in Santa Rosa
Gradually, you have been healing, getting stronger and learning to use a wheel chair or walker to get around. You have adapted to using devices to handle your body waste. You are dependent on grab bars — and stairs are one of the hurdles in our environment that you must now avoid. When you venture out, you or whoever takes you somewhere can now qualify for "handicapped" parking places and private elevators. Theater seats can be difficult to use. Getting in and out of buses or airplanes can be a major ordeal.
Economic Realities
Overarching all your practical needs after a catastrophic injury are your new financial needs. You most likely had to miss work for several months or so. You most likely need medical equipment and adaptation in housing. This may mean moving to a handicapped-accessible housing, or doing some remodeling to your existing home. In either case, there are many expenses — some one-time expenses and some ongoing expenses, like personal care assistance.
Free Case Evaluations for Paraplegia Victims in Santa Rosa
As experienced Santa Rosa and San Francisco personal injury attorneys, we at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran make it our business to help accident victims deal with those financial challenges through personal injury claims and lawsuits in Northern California. We welcome your call and request for a free initial consultation. Contact us to schedule a no-obligation consultation with an experienced Santa Rosa or San Francisco paraplegia injury attorney.
Call the Santa Rosa attorneys at Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran at 707-623-1184 or email us for your free case evaluation.
