Why Choosing the Right Paralysis Injury Lawyer Matters
If you’ve suffered paralysis after an accident in Los Angeles, your choice of lawyer will impact the next 10–50 years of your life. Paralysis is a catastrophic injury that often requires lifelong medical care, rehabilitation, and major home and lifestyle adjustments—and not every injury lawyer can build a case at this level.
This is where specialist representation matters. Just recently, Peerali Law received a call from a client and explained a common situation:
- Client suffers a serious injury in an accident
- Client needs medical treatment and rehabilitation
- Hires a generalist law firm
- Receives an offer that’s less than their medical bills
- Feels pressured to accept or they’ll lose the case
CASE STUDY
Peerali Law Secures $16.3M Confidential Settlement
Peerali Law was successful in a personal injury claim for $16.3 million in a premises liability case. Due to the highly confidential nature of the settlement offer, we cannot reveal further details. However, we can share that settlements of this amount are only applicable in cases where the plaintiff suffers life-altering impacts, such as is the case with paralysis injuries. Not every law firm in Los Angeles can build a strong case that secures the kind of settlement a client deserves.
Before you hire a generalist personal injury lawyer, contact Peerali Law for a free case review. Paralysis injury cases often require a specialist – and you only get one chance to get the compensation you need for life.
About Peerali Law
Peerali Law is a boutique personal injury law firm based in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, with a dedicated focus on complex and catastrophic injury litigation.
Our practice was founded by Cofounding Partner Kristopher Peerali, who represented Fortune 500 companies before realizing his calling was in representing accident victims with the same calibre of legal power normally reserved for corporations. Our Cofounding Partner Serena Peerali comes with a wealth of trial experience in personal injury law, having been awarded a USA Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement prior to setting up Peerali Law. Injury lawyer Ali Hosseini joined us in 2024, and has already been awarded with a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2026 recognition.
Our attorneys continue to bring Big-Law litigation standards to personal injury work across Los Angeles.
$50 Million Recovered for Clients in Five Years
Since launching in 2021, our small team of attorneys has achieved exceptional case outcomes: over $50 million recovered for our clients, including large settlements in:
- Permanent paralysis injuries
- Partial paralysis injuries with long-term impairment
- Spinal cord trauma leading to loss of mobility
- Crush injuries causing lasting loss of sensation
- Nerve damage resulting in chronic weakness and paralysis
- Traumatic injuries leading to permanent loss of sensation
- Paralysis-related complications requiring long-term rehabilitation
As a boutique firm, our attorneys work one-on-one with clients—rather than handing them off to case managers or junior associates.
Top-Rated Catastrophic Injury Law Firm in Los Angeles
Peerali Law is one of the highest-rated catastrophic injury firms in Los Angeles, trusted by survivors of paralysis, severe brain trauma, spinal cord injuries, amputation injuries, organ damage, and wrongful death cases. We have received 100+ five-star client reviews across Google and Yelp, reflecting our commitment to personal attention, aggressive litigation, and life-changing results.
In addition to client testimonials, our attorneys have been recognised within the legal community through Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2026 and a Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement recognition in the U.S.
How Much Can I Claim for a Paralysis Injury?
In California, compensation for paralysis injuries ranges widely depending on the severity and permanence of the condition, the clarity of liability, and the evidence presented to prove long-term needs.
At Peerali Law, we build strong cases that not only prove negligence, but detail what it will cost to live the rest of your life with your injuries. Our legal team works with private investigators, crash experts and medical witnesses to prove liability and calculate compensation for:
- Past and future medical bills, including hospitalisation and specialist care
- Rehabilitation and physical therapy costs
- Mobility equipment and assistive devices (wheelchairs, lifts, prosthetics or braces where applicable)
- Home and vehicle modifications to accommodate disability
- Lost income and reduced future earning capacity
- In-home care, nursing support, and long-term assistance needs
- Pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life
Peerali Law: Our Paralysis Injury Lawyer Case Results
CASE STUDY
From Legal Loophole to Multi-Six-Figure Settlement
Peerali Law secured a $968,000 confidential settlement for a Lodi resident injured in a medical transport collision, resulting in severe arm fractures with lasting loss of sensation and partial paralysis. The defense argued that compensation should be capped at just $250,000 because the injury occurred during medical transport, but through extensive case development and evidence work, we proved that the cap didn’t apply. After detailing the client’s emotional suffering, we recovered the maximum policy limits from both the employer’s insurance and the driver’s personal policy.
This is one example of how proper classification and strategic litigation can multiply case value. Additional proven catastrophic injury results include:
- $5.2M settlement for car accident injury with hospitalization
- $4M settlement for wrongful death caused by product liability
- $750k settlement for severe leg injury at a short-term rental property
You can view more outcomes and detailed case summaries on our Case Results page.
How Do I Know I Have a Paralysis Injury Case?
Not every paralysis injury will mean you can pursue damages through a personal injury lawsuit. Under California law, you have to prove that a third party was responsible for the accident which caused your injuries.
Furthermore, when you suffer catastrophic injuries severe enough change the course of a person’s life—such as a paralysis injury—an insurance company will fight hard to dispute liability. This is because paralysis injury settlements are often higher, and therefore insurance companies want to mitigate any potential payments.
At Peerali Law, we look for the following elements when reviewing a paralysis injury case:
- Emergency response records and incident reports documenting the initial injury event
- Medical imaging and specialist evaluations confirming spinal cord or neurological damage
- Surgical records, rehabilitation plans and long-term prognosis reports
- Witness statements, photographs, or video footage that corroborate how the accident happened
- Evidence of third-party fault (unsafe property conditions, negligent drivers, defective products, or employer negligence)
- Expert testimony (medical specialists, accident reconstruction, safety engineers) supporting causation and liability
- Documentation of permanent impairment, disability classification, and future care needs
Paralysis cases require a deeper level of legal strategy than standard personal injury claims. The attorney must not only prove liability, but also quantify the entire future impact of the injury.
This is the work our firm is built for.
If you believe your injury may fall into this category, we can review your case for free and tell you exactly where you stand.
Types of Paralysis Injuries
There are five primary types of paralysis, all of which can be either partial or complete.
Partial paralysis means a person has some control over the muscles in that part of the body. Complete paralysis is when there is no control over a body part whatsoever.
There are five distinct categories of paralysis, namely:
- Monoplegia—loss of function in one limb;
- Diplegia—paralysis in the same area on both sides of the body;
- Hemiplegia—loss of function on one side of the body;
- Paraplegia—paralysis in both legs; and
- Tetraplegia—paralysis in all four limbs.
All types of paralysis injuries can be classed as catastrophic in California law, even if the symptoms are only temporary. This is why you’ll require a boutique law firm specialized in complex and catastrophic injuries, like Peerali Law.
How Much Are the Legal Fees?
At Peerali Law, we operate on a no-win, no-fee model. This means you pay nothing upfront, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Across the United States, contingency fees for personal injury cases generally range from 33%-40%, and may increase if a case goes to trial. Some firms also add extra fees or charge back expenses to the client—often without making this clear at the start of representation.
We don’t believe in hidden costs. Peerali Law provides transparent, written fee agreements so you know exactly what to expect. Many of our clients appreciate that we honor the terms of our contracts—with no surprise charges later. As one client shared in a five-star review:
“I am very happy with the settlement results… Peerali Law firm also did not charge me extra money as agreed upon in the retainer contract. They honored to stay at their minimum fee which meant a lot to me.” — L.F. (Yelp Review)
Get a Free Case Review
Have you or a loved one suffered paralysis injuries following an accident in Los Angles?
If you’d like to understand the potential value of your claim, contact us for a free case review. You’ll get to speak directly to a Peerali Law attorney. You can also call us now on (818) 962-7071.
The consultation is zero-pressure and without obligation to proceed. It won’t affect your ability to claim compensation, and is designed to advise you on the best next steps to take.