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A spinal cord injury can change how your body works for the rest of your life. In Los Angeles County, these injuries most often follow high-speed freeway crashes, motorcycle and pedestrian collisions, falls from heights, and construction accidents.
A Los Angeles spine injury lawyer at Feher Law pursues the full lifetime cost of the injury, including surgery, rehabilitation, mobility equipment, home changes, attendant care, and lost earning capacity.
There is no fee unless we win, and the review of your case is free.
Key Takeaways
- Spinal injury claims are priced over a lifetime. Recovery covers surgery and hospital care, long-term physical, occupational and vocational rehabilitation, lost income and lost earning capacity, and the non-economic loss of function and independence.
- The cause determines the defendant. Vehicle collisions, falls from height, unsafe premises and defective equipment each point to a different responsible party, and identifying all of them early is what opens more than one insurance tower.
- Egregious conduct adds punitive damages. Civil Code 3294 allows them where the defendant acted with oppression, fraud or malice, on clear and convincing evidence, separately from the compensation for your losses.
- A spinal injury suit is due within two years under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. A claim against a public agency is due within six months under Government Code 911.2, and the time to sue is generally paused for a child.
- Feher Law handles these cases on full contingency. You pay nothing unless we win.
Why Spinal Injury Clients Choose Feher Law
A spinal injury case is a lifetime case. The value is set by what the next 30 or 40 years will require, and that takes preparation most firms do not do early. At Feher Law we:
- work with treating physicians, life care planners, and economists so the claim reflects future surgery, equipment, and attendant care
- look for every responsible party and every insurance policy, because catastrophic injuries often involve more than one
- keep you out of the early settlement trap, where an insurer offers a quick payment before the permanent effects are known
- prepare each case for trial, which gives us leverage in negotiation
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$170M+ Recovered for California Workers & Injury Victims
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Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every case is evaluated on its specific facts under California law. View full results on our Case Results page.
Why Acting Fast Protects Your Case
You generally have two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. A claim against a city, county, or state agency, for example after a defective road or sidewalk, has a six-month claim deadline.
- Hospital records and imaging are easiest to collect while treatment is active
- Vehicle data, camera footage, and maintenance logs may be overwritten or discarded
- Early statements to insurers can be used to minimize a spinal injury
- Your care plan, which drives the value of the case, is best documented while your doctors are building it
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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
Austin Wallick, Esq.
Associate Attorney
Samantha Marquez
Legal Secretary
Marcela Guzman
Intake Specialist (Employment)
Alejandro Zelaya
Intake Specialist (Personal Injury)
Daniela Ramirez
Litigation Assistant
Marvin Rodriguez
Paralegal
Cassandra De Vera
Law Clerk
Spinal Injury Cases Need Medical and Legal Depth
Spinal cord and spine cases turn on medical detail: the level of injury, whether it is complete or incomplete, and what function is lost. We learn those details early and use them to explain the claim to insurers and, if needed, to a jury.
Types of Spinal Injuries and Why They Matter
The legal value of a spine injury follows its medical type:
- Cervical injuries (neck) can cause tetraplegia, which affects all four limbs, and may affect breathing.
- Thoracic and lumbar injuries (mid and lower back) more often cause paraplegia, which affects the lower body.
- Complete injuries mean no function below the level of injury, while incomplete injuries leave some function and can change over time.
- Herniated discs and fractures may need surgery such as fusion or decompression, and some leave chronic pain and limits.
- Cauda equina and nerve root injuries can affect bladder, bowel, and leg function.
What Causes Spinal Injuries in Los Angeles
The spinal injury cases we see across Los Angeles County usually start with one of these events:
- Vehicle and motorcycle crashes on the freeways and boulevards, where speed and rollovers produce severe forces.
- Pedestrian and bicycle collisions with little protection for the rider or walker.
- Falls from ladders, scaffolds, roofs, and stairs, including on construction sites and commercial properties.
- Workplace accidents involving equipment, vehicles, and falling objects, which may involve both workers’ compensation and a third-party lawsuit.
- Violence and sports or recreation injuries where a negligent property owner or organizer contributed.
The cause matters because it decides who can be held responsible and which insurance applies.
Warning Signs of a Spinal Injury
Call 911 or go to an emergency room after any impact followed by these warning signs, and do not wait for them to worsen:
- Numbness, tingling, or weakness in the arms or legs
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Severe or radiating neck or back pain
- Difficulty walking or balancing
- Trouble breathing
Some spinal injuries develop over hours or days, so a delayed diagnosis is not unusual.
How a Spinal Injury Changes Daily Life
A serious spine injury changes ordinary life. Clients describe losing the ability to work in their field, depend on others for personal care, change their homes, give up recreation, and manage pain, spasticity, and complications such as pressure sores and infections. The effects also reach spouses, who may become caregivers.
The law recognizes both the money you lose and the quality of life you lose. A well-built claim documents each part, using physician opinions, life care plans, and testimony from family members.
What a Spinal Injury Claim Can Include
A spinal injury claim can include:
- Medical expenses, past and future, from surgery through long-term therapy. California limits recovery of past bills to amounts actually paid or owed, under Howell v. Hamilton Meats & Provisions, Inc. (2011) 52 Cal.4th 541.
- Care and equipment: attendant care, wheelchairs, adaptive vehicles, and home modifications.
- Lost earnings and earning capacity, including retraining.
- Non-economic damages for pain, loss of function, and loss of enjoyment of life.
- Loss of consortium for a spouse.
- Punitive damages where the evidence shows malice, oppression, or fraud, under Civil Code 3294
What a Los Angeles Spine Injury Lawyer Does
A Los Angeles spine injury lawyer carries the parts of the case you cannot manage while you recover: collecting records, hiring experts, dealing with insurers, and keeping the claim moving. We also help you understand the choices, such as whether to accept an offer, wait for a clearer prognosis, or go to trial.
First Steps After a Spinal Injury
- Get emergency care and follow your doctors’ instructions on movement and treatment.
- Report the incident to police, your employer, or the property owner as appropriate.
- Photograph the scene and keep damaged equipment or clothing.
- Keep a record of symptoms, appointments, and costs.
- Do not give a recorded statement or sign a release.
- Call a lawyer early, ideally before settlement talks begin.
What Proves a Spinal Injury Claim
Spinal injury claims are proven with medicine and with liability evidence:
- Imaging and diagnosis: MRI, CT, and surgical reports that tie the injury to the event.
- Treating physician and expert opinions on prognosis and future care.
- A life care plan pricing future needs, and an economist to present it in present dollars.
- Liability evidence: crash reports, video, inspection records, and witness statements.
- Day-in-the-life evidence: testimony from family and caregivers about what the injury changed.
Where Spinal Cord Injuries Happen in Los Angeles County
The spinal injuries we see across Los Angeles County follow vehicle and motorcycle crashes, pedestrian and bicycle collisions, falls from heights, and work and construction accidents. Where it happened determines who may be responsible.
Long-Term Care After a Spinal Cord Injury in Los Angeles
In a spinal cord injury claim, the future is usually the largest piece. Physicians, life care planners, and economists put a figure on decades of care, equipment, and lost earning capacity, and we present it so the insurer can see it.
Filing Deadlines for Spinal Injury Claims
Most California personal injury lawsuits must be filed within two years under Code of Civil Procedure 335.1. If a public entity is involved, such as the City or County of Los Angeles or a public transit agency, a claim generally must be presented within six months under Government Code 911.2. Missing either date can end the case, so contact a lawyer promptly.
What a Los Angeles Spinal Injury Lawyer Costs
You do not pay upfront. Feher Law handles spinal injury cases on contingency, under a written agreement, so our fee comes only from a recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee.
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: try our back injury settlement calculator for a first range, or speak directly with a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer for a personalized review.
What Sets the Value of a Spinal Injury Case in Los Angeles
Los Angeles spine injuries range from disc herniations to complete spinal cord injuries. Settlement values:
| Spine Injury Type | Typical Settlement | Severe / Surgical Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Soft Tissue / Strain | $5,000 – $50,000 | $75,000 – $200,000 |
| Bulging / Herniated Disc | $25,000 – $200,000 | $500,000 – $1,500,000 |
| Disc Surgery (Fusion) | $150,000 – $750,000 | $1,000,000 – $3,000,000 |
| Spinal Cord Injury | $1,000,000 – $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 – $25,000,000+ |
The ranges in this table are general illustrations and not a prediction of what any case is worth. Every case depends on its own facts, the evidence, the law that applies, and the insurance available. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. This is not legal advice.
We represent injured clients throughout Los Angeles County, including downtown, the Westside, the San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Valley, and the South Bay.
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If you or someone you love has a spinal injury, start with a free consultation. We will review what happened, explain the options, and tell you honestly whether we can help. Please contact us or call (310) 340-1112, or use the form below.
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Other Los Angeles Practice Areas
Feher Law also serves Los Angeles clients in these related practice areas:
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For a general overview of how we represent Los Angeles County clients across all practice areas, see our Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyer page.