Spinal cord injuries are among some of the most devastating injuries, because the spine is connected to almost everything you do. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury in a workplace accident or other type of accident, you need a skilled advocate to obtain necessary compensation for your injuries.
At the Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh, we defend employees who have suffered serious injuries in the course of their work. Whether you work in construction or in an office, we use our more than 25 years of trial experience and in-depth legal knowledge to help you obtain fair workers' compensation, if eligible, and other disability benefits. We represent public and private employees and individuals throughout the San Fernando Valley and Southern California.
Pursuing All Your Options
We will examine all the evidence in your case, taking care to identify all possible liable parties for your accident. For example, if someone other than your employer was responsible for your injuries, you may be able to pursue a civil third-party claim against the negligent party in addition to workers' compensation. We handle a variety of serious spinal cord injuries, including:
- Bulging discs: When spinal discs are weakened due to repetitive use and bulge, they can press on sensitive nerves, causing numbness, weakness or pain in the back, arms or legs.
- Herniated or slipped discs: If the softer inside part of your vertebrae slips out of place due to overuse or muscle strain, it can cause weakness, numbness or pain as well as possible nerve damage.
- Spinal contusions: A common spinal cord injury, contusions, or bruising, of the spinal cord can result in inflammation and possible paralysis, though most paralysis is temporary (1-2 days).
- Paraplegia: Paralysis in at least two limbs, either an arm and a leg, or both arms or legs.
- Quadriplegia: Complete paralysis in the arms and legs.
What if My Neck or Back Injury Doesn't Qualify for Workers' Compensation?
Under California workers' compensation laws, employees must sustain damage to the spinal cord in order to collect workers' compensation for a back or neck injury. However, that does not mean you are without options. If you injuries are severe enough to prevent you from performing your daily tasks, you could be eligible for Social Security Disability or disability retirement benefits. We will review your case in detail and help you identify all available options so you can obtain the compensation you need to maintain financial stability while recovering.
We represent injured people on a contingency basis. This means you will owe no attorney's fees unless we win your case.
Contact Our Los Angeles Neck and Back Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious back, neck or spinal cord injury on the job or because of another's negligence, contact the Law Offices of Thomas Hoegh in Woodland Hills, California, to discuss your options in a free consultation with our experienced lawyer. Send us an e-mail or call us at 818-337-4470 or toll free at 800-434-4631.
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