Spinal injury, paralysis can devastate, but compensation can come Spinal injury, paralysis can devastate, but compensation can come

Studies have estimated that as many as 55% of paralysis cases result from a vehicle accident involving a truck, motorcycle or car. Often a spinal injury causing paralysis is associated with rollovers and “roof crush” of vehicles. When a rollover accident causes roof crush, passenger space is severely compressed.
This results in the passenger being pressed into positions which put extreme stress on the spinal cord, which in some cases causes paralysis.

A paralysis injury often involves damage to cells and nerves of the spinal cord. Once these nerves and cells are damaged, they are either temporarily or permanently unable to transmit information to the body. Paralysis of the arms, hands or legs as well as trunk and torso muscles occurs depending on the location and severity of the injury. Control over bowel and bladder function is lost to many spinal injury patients.
If you or a loved one has suffered a paralysis injury, you may be able to claim legal compensation with help from a paralysis lawyer or personal injury lawyer.

Paralysis injuries take many forms

 Paralysis injuries may occur as a result of:

  • Traumatic injury following a car accident or fall
  • Pressure on the spinal cord due to the growth of a tumor
  • Damage caused by developmental disorders such as Spina Bifida,
    neurodegenerative disorders such as Friedreich’s Ataxia and demyelinative
    diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis
  • Loss of blood supply to the spinal cord (Ischemia), which may be caused by an
    injury or by medical conditions such as arteriosclerosis

Paralysis injuries have many effects 

If you ever suffer a paralysis injury, the sooner you receive treatment, the better. The longer a person suffers from paralysis, the more likely it will become permanent.

 A variety of symptoms will be experienced when the spinal cord is damaged in such a way that paralysis results. Paralysis is manifested in the body as a numbness or loss of motion and sensation in the limbs or extremities. It’s best for people with a paralysis injury to avoid engaging in any activity which will aggravate their condition.

If you or a loved one has suffered a paralytis injury, it is best to retain a lawyer. Jim S. Adler & Associates  paralysis lawyers can seek the justice you need. Jim S. Adler & Associates offers a free case evaluation.

 

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