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General legal information about spinal cord injury cases in California — written by a licensed attorney for educational purposes. Not legal advice.

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Legal Timelines 7 min read

How Long Does a Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit Take in California?

Most California SCI cases take 2–5 years from injury to resolution. A stage-by-stage breakdown of what drives the timeline — statute of limitations, discovery, mediation, and trial.

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April 11, 2026
Settlement 7 min read

Spinal Cord Injury Settlement Timeline: What to Expect

From MMI through demand letter, insurer response, mediation, signed release, lien resolution, and disbursement — the complete phase-by-phase settlement guide.

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April 11, 2026
Accident Response 7 min read

What to Do Immediately After a Spinal Cord Injury Accident

The decisions made in the hours and days after an SCI accident affect both medical outcome and legal rights. Seven critical steps under California law — including what not to say to the other insurer.

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April 11, 2026
Damages 7 min read

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in a Spinal Injury Case?

California places no cap on non-economic damages in PI cases. Learn the multiplier method, the per diem method, and the evidence that drives the number at mediation and trial.

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April 11, 2026
Liability 7 min read

Can You Sue for a Spinal Cord Injury if You Were Partly at Fault?

California's pure comparative fault rule lets you recover even if you share responsibility. How fault is allocated, how Prop. 51 splits multi-defendant liability, and the math that determines net recovery.

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April 11, 2026

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