 Paralysis facts to be noted
Paralysis is generally described as the inability to perform physical movement due to loss of muscle function. This loss of muscle function can be the direct result of injuries such as those sustained by an auto accident, medical malpractice, and those injuries that are work-related. When a person suffers injuries such as the previously mentioned, the muscles and nervous system may be damaged, resulting in paralysis in all or part of the body.
• Quadriplegia. This form of paralysis is the most serious and includes total muscle loss of all four limbs (both legs and arms).
• Paraplegia. This form of paralysis is described as the total or partial loss of the legs.
• Monoplegia. This occurs when there is paralysis of only one limb.
• Hemiplegia. This includes the paralysis of either side of the body, such as the right side only or left side only.
• Diplegia. This includes the paralysis of the same body part on both sides such as either both arms or both legs.
According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, roughly 450,000 people in the United States have sustained spinal cord injuries, with approximately 8,000 reported new cases each year, and have resulted in temporary and/or permanent paralysis. The majority of these injures are those sustained through motor vehicle accidents. The other most common causes of spinal cord injuries include falls, such as those in the workplace, and acts of violence.
Paralysis is a serious medical condition and is nearly always the result of another party's negligence, whether it be a drunk driver causing an auto accident, a auto manufacturer's defective vehicle design (seatbelts, airbags, weak roof), slipping on water in the workplace, or tripping at a hazardous construction site, to name a few. When a person becomes paralyzed, depending on the degree of paralysis, it is very hard to resume normal life. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) become impossible and home care becomes a necessity. The financial stress of becoming paralyzed due to someone else's negligence can be overwhelming and this becomes a domino effect to other issues, such as mental stress that includes depression, loss of self, loss of independence, etc.
Paralysis can affect every aspect of a person's life, including relationships with loved ones and self, employment opportunity, and financial potential. If you have suffered injuries from an auto accident, medical malpractice, or workplace accident and have become temporarily or permanently paralyzed as a result, contact an attorney with Jim S. Adler & Associates immediately to discuss your legal rights to be compensated for financial loss due to your injuries. The law firm offers a free case review by clicking the link on this page or by calling 1-800-505-1414. |