Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord resulting in a loss of motor and/or sensory function. Causes can be trauma from an auto/truck accident, falls such as from a construction site, gunshot wounds, etc; or diseases such as polio, spina bifida, degenerative diseases, etc. The spinal cord need not be severed in order to lose sensation or function. In fact, the spinal cord is intact in most people with loss of function from spinal cord injuries. A spinal cord injury is very different from back injuries such as ruptured disks or pinched nerves, for which there is current medical therapy.

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The spinal cord is the bundle of nerves within the spinal column that carries nerve impulses to and from the brain and the rest of the body. The spinal cord is surrounded by spine bones called vertebra. These bones constitute the spinal column. In general, the higher in the spinal column the injury occurs, the more dysfunction is likely to occur. The vertebrae in the neck make up the cervical spine. Cervical spinal cord injuries usually cause loss of motor and sensory function in the arms and legs, resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia. The vertebrae that run the length of the chest are called the thoracic spine. Thoracic cord injuries usually cause loss of motor and sensory function in the chest and the legs, resulting in paraplegia. The vertebra in the area between the low rib and the pelvis is called the lumbar spine. The sacral vertebrae run from the pelvis to the end of the spinal column. Injuries to the lumbar and sacral spine generally result in some loss of functioning in the hips and legs.

There are many other types of sensory or motor function disabilities that may result from a spinal cord injury. These may include loss of bowel and/or bladder function, sexual dysfunction, fertility in men, loss of the ability to breathe, chronic pain and many other injuries.

The effects of spinal cord injuries depend on the location (level) and severity of the injury to the spinal cord. Generally, spinal cord injuries are of two types: complete and incomplete. A complete injury means there is no sensation or voluntary motor function below the level of the injury on either side. An incomplete injury means that there is some sensory or motor function below the level of spinal injury. This can range from some feeling to being able to function at a relatively normal level. The affect an incomplete spinal cord injury will have on a person is largely dependent on what activities they participated in before the injury.there is current medical therapy.

We know you have many questions as you consider all of your options, which includes filing a lawsuit to recover the costs of treatment, pain and suffering and other damages. You have come to the right place for answers.

What Is Spinal Cord Injury?

A spinal cord injury occurs when damage to the spinal cord results in loss of motor and/or sensory function. At Doyle Law, we have experience pursuing claims involving a variety of spinal cord injuries, including quadriplegia and paraplegia.

Can A Person Recover From A Spinal Cord Injury?

Yes, but not always. It depends on the specifics of a person’s injury, such as whether he or she has suffered complete or incomplete paralysis. Even if recovery is possible, it will be a long and financially costly process.

Why Is An Attorney Necessary?

No one is required to have an attorney in a personal injury case, but it is highly recommended due to the many processes and complex issues involved. As your attorneys, we will focus on your legal case so you can focus on getting better. We have achieved tremendous results in spinal cord injury cases, including landmark cases that are nationally known. This allows us to negotiate from a position of strength, as the insurance companies know we are capable of winning at trial.

I Don’t Have Insurance. What Can I Do To Get Treatment?

If you do not have health insurance or auto insurance that you can tap into to cover the costs of treatment, we will negotiate with doctors on your behalf to make sure you get the treatment you need. Your medical expenses can be paid out of the settlement or jury award we obtain for you.

How Much Will Your Representation Cost?

It will cost you nothing to have our experienced advocates on your side. We operate on a contingency basis, collecting no fees unless we collect compensation for our clients.

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