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Approximately 250,000 people in America live with serious spinal cord injuries, and about half experience paralysis of all four limbs. The cost associated with an injury of this magnitude is estimated in the millions, and it’s difficult to assess the comprehensive consequences.
This statistic needs to trend down in the future, and a dedicated California spinal cord injury attorney at Feher Law will spare no effort in their focused pursuit of a claim resolution that supports your brightest future.
Key Takeaways
- California spinal cord injury victims can recover compensation for medical bills, rehabilitation, lost wages, and long-term care
- Spinal cord injuries can result from car accidents, truck crashes, falls, workplace incidents, and defective products
- California’s statute of limitations is generally 2 years from the date of injury – do not delay in filing your claim
- Insurance companies often undervalue spinal cord injury claims – an experienced attorney can significantly increase your recovery
- Feher Law handles spinal cord injury cases on contingency: you pay nothing unless we win
Why Consider Feher Law
At Feher Law, our focus is catastrophic injuries, like spinal cord injuries, and we dedicate our practice to helping clients like you recover on their complete losses:
- We approach every claim with an individualized plan that is tailored to support our clients’ unique experiences and to fairly address their legal damages.
- We appreciate the magnitude of injuries to the spine and have a profound understanding of the legal complexities of associated claims.Â
- We offer round-the-clock support – and are there when you need us.
- We’ve earned an imposing reputation for successfully guiding claims involving serious injuries like spinal injuries toward optimal outcomes and, in the course of our work, have established professional relationships with a network of experts in this important medical field.Â
- We’re recognized as one of California’s top trial firms, and if we need to take your case to court to honor your rights and your rightful compensation, we’re well prepared to do so.
Our experienced California spinal cord injury attorneys are standing by to help you!
If you’ve suffered damage to the spinal cord as a result of another person or entity’s negligence, contact us for a free comprehensive case evaluation and the personalized guidance you’re looking for.
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Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
California’s statute of limitations for California spinal cord injury claims is 2 years from the date of injury. Once this deadline passes, your right to recover compensation is permanently lost, no matter how strong your case is.
Beyond the legal deadline, every week you wait can hurt your case:
- Surveillance and dashcam footage gets overwritten, often within 30 days
- Witnesses become harder to locate and their memories fade
- Medical records become harder to tie directly to the incident
- Insurance adjusters use any delay as evidence your injuries were not serious
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Meet Our Team
Thomas Feher, Esq.
Founding Attorney
Stephen Wiard, Esq.
Senior Trial Attorney
Sandy Luu, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Alex Ballard, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Karen Parra, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Chase Nielsen, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Betsy Gomez
Managing Paralegal
Erica Feher
Chief of Operations
How Our California Spinal Cord Injury Law Firm Can Help
A seasoned California spine injury lawyer at Feher Law can help you effectively address your damages in each of the following primary categories:
- Your medical expenses, which – in the face of a serious spinal cord injury – can be both immense and ongoing and may include the need for care at a spinal cord rehabilitation facility, home health care, and assistance with the activities of daily living in addition to adaptive medical devices and equipment
- Your lost income, which may need to address an altered career path and a decrease in earning potential over your lifetime
- Your physical and emotional pain and suffering, which may include loss of consortium and companionship and which can overshadow your other losses combined
If the negligent party was especially reckless, you can also seek punitive damages, which are designed to punish the wrongdoer rather than to compensate you.Â
What increases SCI case value: documented MRI/CT showing the injury, surgical intervention required, permanent neurological deficits, lost earning capacity, age at injury (younger = higher lifetime damages), and ongoing pain management needs. What decreases value: full surgical recovery, pre-existing degenerative spine conditions, and short missed-work periods.
If your case involves paralysis, see our dedicated California Paralysis Lawyer page for paralysis-specific settlement information.
Help No Matter What the Injury Entails
Spinal injuries can occur on any part of the spinal cord, including:
- Cervical spine vertebrae
- Thoracic spine vertebrae
- Lumbar spine vertebrae
- The bundle of nerves at the bottom of the spinal cordÂ
Because the spinal cord sends and receives signals between the brain and the body, any damage can be life-altering, including:
- Permanent changes in terms of sensation, such as numbness and muscle spasms, as well as loss of strength
- Digestive issues
- Difficulty breathing and other life-threatening challenges related to your vital organs
- Devastating emotional consequences Â
Spinal cord injuries are categorized according to their completeness, which has to do with the severity of the injury:
- Incomplete spinal cord injuries refer to those that allow some feeling and control of movement in the affected area of the body.
- Complete spinal cord injuries are those in which the ability to feel and control movement below the affected area of the body is completely lost.Â
Whether you or someone you love has suffered a complete or incomplete spinal cord injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, the loss of feeling and control you experience is referred to as paralysis, which is further characterized as:
- Tetraplegia – or quadriplegia – which affects the entire body from the arms down
- Paraplegia, which affects either all or part of the trunk down to the feet but excludes the arms
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Spinal Cord Injury Combined With Brain Injury
Catastrophic accidents like high-speed collisions and falls from height often cause both spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury in the same incident. Combined brain and spine injury cases require specialized medical evidence and coordinated expert testimony because the harm and lifetime care costs are substantially higher than either injury alone.
If your case involves both a spinal cord injury and a brain injury, please visit our California Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer page, which covers combined brain and spine injury cases in detail, including settlement ranges that typically exceed $5M to $10M+ for severe combined catastrophic injuries.
This Spinal Cord Injury page focuses on cases where the primary injury is to the spinal cord, including paralysis (paraplegia and quadriplegia), incomplete spinal cord injuries, herniated discs from severe trauma, and spinal fusion surgeries.
Searching for a Paralysis Lawyer?
If your case specifically involves paralysis (paraplegia or quadriplegia) rather than a non-paralyzing spinal cord injury, please visit our dedicated California Paralysis Lawyer page for paralysis-specific case information, settlement ranges, and lifetime care cost considerations.
Important Initial Advice After Your Accident
To protect your health, your recovery, and your spinal cord injury case, you’re well advised to take the following steps in the wake of the injury-causing accident:
- Seek the immediate medical attention that you need
- Carefully follow your health team’s instructions and advice
- Follow up on all prescribed medical treatments, tests, and procedures
- Consult with a qualified California spinal cord injury lawyer as soon as you’re able to Â
Another primary concern is the insurance company, which is in the business of making money and is invested in keeping your settlement as low as it can manage. It is always to your advantage to leave the insurance rep handling your claim to your skilled spinal cord attorney.
Because the insurance company is watching, it’s also an excellent idea to stay off social media while your claim is pending.
The Clock Is Ticking! Don't Delay in Filing Your Claim
To get the compensation you deserve, you must remain within the boundaries of the law, and in California, you have only two years from the date of the injury-causing accident to file a lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations, and it is one of the important reasons why reaching out to a talented personal injury lawyer early in the process is always in your best interest.
Evidence to Collect
Personal injury claims like yours are based on evidence that’s used to prove the other party’s negligence and to prove the scope of your legal damages – or losses. While it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to participate in evidence gathering – in light of the seriousness of your injury – you can count on a California spinal cord lawyer from our firm to zealously pursue all the evidence necessary:
- The accident or police report, including any additional documentation, such as any tickets issuedÂ
- Photos and videos captured at the scene as well as any relevant dashcam or security camera footage
- Eyewitness testimony
- The testimony of professionals with medical expertise in the kind of injury you’ve suffered and of professionals with expertise regarding the mechanics of the accident that caused you to be injured
- Accident reconstruction models that help establish fault
- Your medical records and your doctor’s analysis of your comprehensive damages, as well as your prognosis
- Your testimony regarding how the injury has altered your life, and the testimony of your loved ones on the same topic.
While you focus on coping with the life-changing consequences of a spinal cord injury, you can rely on the team of California personal injury attorneys at Feher Law to build a robust claim for you that the insurance company will have difficulty refuting.
What Can I Expect to Pay?
To help as many victims of devastating spinal cord injuries as possible, Feher Law works on a contingency fee basis. This means that we don’t get paid unless your claim is successfully resolved with a settlement or court award. Only then will we receive a prearranged percentage.
Why Choose Us Over Other California Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers?
Feher Law has one of the best spinal cord legal teams in the state, and it’s qualities like the following that make the difference:
- We personalize our legal representation for every client we serve – rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
- We offer the trusted legal guidance you need – when you need it.
- We have the resources, professional relationships, experience, and legal insight to offer you the kind of comprehensive legal support that wins cases.
- We are a well-established trial firm in California, and if filing a lawsuit and resolving the matter in court means more compensation for you, we won’t hesitate to move in that direction.
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When you work with Feher Law, you benefit from our collective legal experience, which can make a considerable difference in the outcome of your claim.
What to Expect When You Hire Feher Law for Your Spinal Cord Injury Case
Step 1 – Free Case Evaluation
Our attorneys review the circumstances of your injury, the parties involved, and the impact on your daily life. If you have a viable claim, we take it at no upfront cost.
Step 2 – Medical Documentation Review
We gather your imaging results, surgical records, and expert medical opinions to fully document the extent of your spinal cord injury and its long-term prognosis.
Step 3 – Identifying All Liable Parties
Spinal cord injuries often involve multiple responsible parties. We investigate drivers, employers, property owners, and manufacturers to ensure every liable party is held accountable.
Step 4 – Negotiation and Litigation
We build a strong demand backed by medical evidence and fight aggressively for a fair settlement. If the insurer refuses to offer fair compensation, we take your case to trial.
Step 5 – Resolution
Whether through settlement or verdict, we pursue the full compensation you need for ongoing medical care, lost income, assistive equipment, and quality of life.
Legal Expertise in Spine Injury Cases
Personal injury cases that involve serious spinal injuries are legally complex and – in order to obtain just compensation that adequately covers your comprehensive losses in their entirety – require the kind of specialized expertise that our law group has built its stellar reputation on.
California Spinal Cord Injury Settlement Amounts
California spinal cord injury settlements involve catastrophic, lifelong injuries:
| SCI Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Permanent |
|---|---|---|
| Incomplete Cervical | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $15,000,000+ |
| Complete Cervical (quadriplegia) | $3,000,000 – $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
| Incomplete Lumbar | $500,000 – $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 – $10,000,000+ |
| Complete Lumbar (paraplegia) | $1,500,000 – $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 – $20,000,000+ |
| Wrongful Death from SCI | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $30,000,000+ |
Types of Spine Injuries We See
We have skillfully represented clients with a wide range of spinal injuries, including:
- ParalysisÂ
- Spinal fractures or breaks
- Herniated discs
- Compressed vertebrae
Common Causes
While nearly any kind of accident can lead to spinal injuries, some of the most common causes include:
- Traffic accidents, including truck, pedestrian, motorcycle, bike, and car accidents
- Slip and fall accidents, especially falls from heights
- Accidents on the job
- Injuries from high-impact sports like football or hockey
- Violent assaults, including gunshot wounds or knife stabbings
Symptoms Meaning That You Have Spinal Damage
Every injury is unique to the circumstances involved, but some of the symptoms that are most commonly associated with these dangerous injuries include:
- Numbness or tingling in your extremities
- Difficulty standing or walking
- Persistent pain in your neck or back
- Losses in relation to range of motion
- Weakened muscles or a loss of conditioning
- Bowel or bladder dysfunction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Partial or complete paralysis
The Impact on Your Life
The impact that a spinal injury can have on your life is difficult to overstate:
- Serious physical limitations
- Immense financial losses related to ongoing medical bills and decreased earnings – if you’re able to return to work at all
- The overwhelming emotional consequences of suffering a life-altering injury due to someone else’s negligence
- A profound impact on your relationships with those who are close to you
- Considerable changes regarding your journey toward independent living – which can mean giving up activities you once enjoyed, needing modifications to your home or vehicle, and requiring a range of medical devices as well as assistance with daily activities Â
Remember that no matter your injuries and your situation, we’re here here for you. Contact us today for a personalized free consultation to see how we can help you move forward.
Proud to Serve California
In addition to our Los Angeles offices, we’re proud to serve cities throughout the State of California, which include but are not limited to:
Other Locations We Serve
If you need a dedicated Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, we understand the complexities of navigating the legal system in various localities.Â
Our expertise is available to clients in a wide array of cities, included but not limited to:
For spinal cord injury cases in Orange County or the South Bay, visit our Huntington Beach spine injury lawyer and Torrance spine injury lawyer pages.
Speak to a California Spinal Injury Lawyer Today!
The impact of a spinal cord injury that was caused by someone else’s negligence can be difficult to adequately quantify. Because your ability to regain your health and well-being to the fullest degree possible will hinge on your ability to recover on your complete physical, financial, and emotional losses, you shouldn’t wait to consult with the accomplished spinal cord injury lawyers at Feher Law.
Reach out today to schedule a free consultation and begin your journey forward with our compassionate legal guidance backing you up.
Notable Recent Settlements
Examples of California cases Feher Law has resolved on behalf of clients in this practice area:
- $2M – Car Accident – Spine Injury
- $1.65M – Car Accident – Neck Injury
- $1.45M – Car Accident – Brain, Neck & Back Injury
- $977K – Car Accident – Neck & Back Injury
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law.
Estimate your case value: Use our free California Personal Injury Settlement Calculator for a quick estimate of what your case could be worth, or speak directly with a Torrance personal injury lawyer for a personalized review.
Last reviewed by Thomas Feher Esq. – March 2026
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FAQs
Spinal cord injury settlements vary widely based on the severity of the injury, long-term care costs, and the degree of liability. Severe injuries resulting in paralysis can reach multi-million dollar settlements. An attorney can evaluate your specific case and provide a realistic range.
In most cases, California's statute of limitations gives you 2 years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. If the injury was not immediately apparent, the clock may start from when you discovered the injury. Consult an attorney as soon as possible.
Yes. If your spinal cord injury was caused by another driver's negligence, you can file a personal injury claim against that driver and their insurer. You may also have additional claims against a vehicle manufacturer if a defect contributed to your injuries.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (past and future), rehabilitation costs, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, emotional distress, and costs for home modifications or assistive devices.
Feher Law handles spinal cord injury cases on a contingency fee basis. You pay no attorney fees unless we win your case. There are no upfront costs or out-of-pocket expenses.
Seek emergency medical attention right away, even if symptoms seem minor. Document the scene if possible, avoid giving statements to insurance adjusters without legal counsel, and contact a spinal cord injury attorney as soon as you are able.
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