Spinal cord injuries are one of the most devastating injuries that you can receive in an accident. The spinal cord is how your central nervous system communicates with your brain. It goes without saying, a spinal cord injury can be life-altering and have permanent impacts.
Spinal injuries can happen during:
- Car/Trucking accidents.
- Slipping and falling.
- Work-related accidents.
The symptoms that surround a spinal cord injury are debilitating and aren’t restricted to only physical impairments. They can also cause mental/emotional distress too. The symptoms can include:
- Full or partial-body paralysis.
- Recurring muscle spasms.
- Joint or nerve pain.
- Lost sense of touch.
- Impaired bodily functions.
- Decreased quality or enjoyment of life.
A spinal cord injury can cause various types of paralyses depending on which part of the spine is damaged: Hemiplegia, which is total paralysis on one side of your body; paraplegia, which is the paralysis of your lower body; and quadriplegia, which refers to paralysis of your arms and legs.
Besides having your life forever changed due to this injury, the costs associated with medical treatment can be expensive. The cost of your injury will be determined by the damages and longevity of the injury. Are you going to be dealing with medical treatments for your entire life? Do you need rehabilitation or extended care?
At The Pottenger Law Firm, we understand that your entire life can be altered in a single accident. We are compassionate to your needs, and offer our 25+ years of experience to get the compensation you deserve. Call us at 816-531-6006, or send us a message to arrange a free consultation.
