Complications and Residual Problems
The physical and psychological effects of a spinal cord injury are devastating. For over thirty years, the attorneys at Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP in San Francisco, California have advocated for their injured clients with compassion while aggressively representing their interests.
On average the length of stay in a hospital for acute care and initial rehabilitation is 95 days for quadriplegics and 67 days for paraplegics. The average hospital bill related exclusively to this care and treatment is $100,000, and insurance only covers approximately half of this amount.
Those who are confined to a wheelchair or bedridden have an increased risk of pneumonia and infections from ulcers or bedsores. These complications are the leading cause of death for victims of spinal cord injuries. Proper attendant and medical care can significantly reduce the risk of these complications, however this treatment can be extremely expensive. That is why it is important to recover full and fair compensation from the parties responsible for causing a spinal cord injury.
The attorneys at Abramson Smith Waldsmith, LLP have experience working with clients with spinal cord injuries to create a life care plan to ensure the proper attendant and medical care in the future. We not only work aggressively to hold the responsible parties accountable for our client’s spinal cord injuries, but we employ the resources necessary to secure full and fair compensation for your loss.
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