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Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal injuries are caused by trauma to the vertebrae, discs, ligaments, or to the spinal cord itself.  In a spinal cord injury, the spinal cord is likely to end up bruised or even severed.

Generally, a bruised spinal cord is considered less severe. That doesn’t mean that the injury should be taken lightly, nor does it mean that the victim is safe from long-term discomfort and complications.

If the spinal cord is severed, the injury typically causes permanent and severe losses including no longer having the ability to move parts of the body. The paralysis can affect only the lower part of the body (partial or complete paraplegia) or potentially some or all of the injured person’s arms and legs (partial or complete quadriplegia).

Spinal trauma and injuries can take on many different symptoms. Some of these can include:

• Spinal shock
  Best described as a loss of feeling or movement below the injury, this can last for hours, days, or even weeks
• Loss of bowel or bladder functions
• Difficulty or trouble breathing
• Muscle spasms
• Trouble understanding or producing speech
• Issues with memory, attention, and other basic functions commonly associated with the brain
• Heart rate and blood pressure issues

Spinal cord injuries, like any other form of personal injury, can occur from nearly any type of accident. However, most spinal cord injuries are associated with accidents involving blunt force trauma or scenarios where a victim suffers a high-impact blow to their head, neck, or back.

Determining the cause is the first step in taking legal action when a spinal cord injury case is presented. Our attorneys understand the complexity involved with these types of matters and the importance of having the right medical experience to successfully argue the case. That’s why we partner with top medical experts to help craft a case for our clients that is backed by facts and science. This approach helps to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.