About Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can occur in many types of accidents including car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) can also result from slip and fall or trip and fall accidents.

The effects of SCI depend on the type of injury and the level of the injury. SCI can be divided into two types of injury – complete and incomplete.

A complete injury means that there is no function below the level of the injury; no sensation and no voluntary movement. Both sides of the body are equally affected. An incomplete injury means that there is some functioning below the primary level of the injury.

A person with an incomplete injury may be able to move one limb more than another, may be able to feel parts of the body that cannot be moved, or may have more functioning on one side of the body than the other. With the advances in acute treatment of SCI, incomplete injuries are becoming more common.

Any injury to the spinal cord is serious. If you suffered a spinal cord injury as the result of the actions of someone else you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, as well as to damages for your injury, including loss of consortium, loss of future income, and damages for pain and suffering and/or emotional distress. [FAQs About Damages]

You need an experienced trial lawyer who will prepare your case to go to trial in the event a fair settlement arrangement cannot be reached. Attorney John Rapillo, has the legal experience to prepare your case and get you the best possible outcome.

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If you or a loved one is a victim of personal injuries that has resulted in a spinal cord injury, you need a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer now – one that can understand what you are going through and prepare a strong case on your behalf.

At the Law Offices of John Rapillo we offer a free legal consultation to help you understand your rights and determine if you have a case that may entitle you to compensation for medical expenses and for damages resulting from your injuries.

Call our Southern California wrongful death and personal injury law offices now toll free at 800-814-4771; or call our Newport Beach Office at 949-675-5060; Huntington Beach Office: 714-848-4849 or CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A SIMPLE CASE FORM. In all matters involving personal injury it is essential that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the accident in question, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations.  The sooner you call, the sooner we can help you.

Your initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds for you. We can advise you if you have a valid claim and if you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a personal injury civil lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires.

Southern California attorney John Rapillo is a trial lawyer for plaintiffs, those injured by the negligence of another.  If you have suffered a spinal cord injury as the result of an accident, he will attempt to settle your  accident case, but will prepare to go to trial if necessary. From his Orange County  personal injury law offices in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach, California, personal injury and accident attorney John Rapillo helps victims throughout Southern California including: Irvine, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana Heights, Corona Del Mar, Garden Grove, Stanton, Rossmoor, Yorktown, Adams, Fountain Valley, Midway City, Golden West, Riverview, and Tustin.

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