Sacramento Attorneys Assist California Victims Suffering Nerve Damage

Skilled representation focused on getting the compensation you deserve

Nerve injuries can have profound and long-lasting effects. These injuries can range from persistent discomfort to debilitating limitations of movement and loss of sensation, all of which can impair the quality of life. If you have suffered a nerve injury in California due to someone else’s negligence, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits or personal injury damages. Mastagni Holstedt, APC in Sacramento is ready to fight for the full compensation your nerve injury claim deserves.

Common causes of nerve injury

Nerve damage occurs when the nerves, which transmit electrical signals between the brain and the rest of the body, are injured in such incidents as:

• Car accidents — Impacts to the neck, back, or spine during a car accident can lead to whiplash, herniated discs and fractures or compressions that damage nerve tissue.
• Workplace accidents — Occupations involving heavy machinery, heavy lifting or repetitive motion can put workers at risk or nerve injuries. Workplace accidents can exacerbate a latent condition caused by repetitive stress, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Medical malpractice — Surgical errors, anesthesia complications or improper handling during medical procedures can sometimes lead to nerve damage. 
• Slip and fall accidents — A sudden fall, particularly in older adults, can lead to fractures or trauma that that impact the spine or neck.
• Sports injuries — While injuries are a risk with any type of sports accident, high-impact athletic activity, such as contact sports or weight lifting, have a greater possibility of causing nerve damage. 

Depending on how your nerve damage occurred, you might be eligible to obtain workers’ compensation benefits or full personal injury compensation.

Types of nerve damage and their symptoms

There are three main types of nerve damage:

• Neuropraxia — This mildest form of nerve injury typically results from compression or stretching of nerve fibers. Numbness or weakness is often temporary and is resolved with rest and therapy.
• Axonotmesis — This more severe injury involves damage to nerve fibers. Recovery might still be possible, but can take months or years.
• Neurotmesis — With this most severe condition, the nerve is completely severed. Recovery generally requires surgery, but even then, the prognosis is uncertain.

Symptoms of nerve injuries can vary depending on their type and location. Common signs include:

• Numbness or tingling — Often described as a “pins and needles” sensation
• Weakness — Difficulty moving a part of the body or using a limb
• Pain — Sharp, burning, or shooting pain, particularly if there is nerve compression
• Loss of coordination — Trouble balancing or performing tasks that require fine motor skills
• Paralysis — Partial or complete loss of muscle control

When your prognosis for recovery is uncertain, you must have confidence that your attorney can fight for the compensation you deserve.

How a personal injury lawyer can help with compensation for nerve injuries

An experienced personal injury lawyer can provide valuable assistance in several ways, such as:

• Investigating to determine the cause 
• Assessing your damages 
• Negotiating with insurance companies 
• Representing you in court 

When you retain our firm for your nerve damage claim, we will work diligently to secure damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other related expenses. 

Contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to discuss your nerve injury claim

Mastagni Holstedt, APC, with offices in Sacramento, Rancho Cucamonga, Pleasanton, and Redwood City, represents clients who have sustained nerve injuries due to the negligence of others. To learn how our skilled attorneys can help enforce your rights, call us at or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.