Under California law, if someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing caused your paralysis, you may be entitled to significant financial compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and long-term care needs (California Civil Code §1714). These are high-stakes, life-altering cases—and you need a paralysis injury attorney in Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village who understands the gravity of what you’re facing.
Paralysis often stems from severe, life-altering trauma that affects the body’s central nervous system. The most common injuries leading to paralysis include:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Nerve damage
- Fractures and dislocations
- Internal organ trauma
These injuries can result in various forms of paralysis, such as:
- Paraplegia (affecting the lower body)
- Quadriplegia or tetraplegia (impacting all four limbs)
- Hemiplegia (paralysis on one side of the body)
- Monoplegia (paralysis of a single limb).
Such injuries are frequently caused by motor vehicle accidents, including car, truck, and motorcycle crashes, as well as bicycle and pedestrian collisions. Other common causes include:
- Falls from heights or unsafe premises
- Acts of violence
- Sports-related trauma
- Medical malpractice or surgical errors
- Defective products, like malfunctioning airbags or faulty brakes
