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Have You Sustained a Spinal Cord Injury?

If you or someone you love has sustained a spinal cord injury, you need to understand the symptoms, treatment and compensation for these types of injuries.  A spinal cord injury is serious and most often affects a person’s ability to function in the same capacity.  When a spinal cord injury is caused by a car crash, work-related accident, fall, sports activity, assault or other event, the outcome can be tragic.

A spinal cord injury can be classified into two categories – partial or complete.  With a partial spinal cord injury, the injured victim retains some sensation and motor function below the injury.  A complete spinal cord injury occurs when there is a complete loss of motor function and sensation below the injury site.

Spine injuries lead to permanent disability or paralysis.  There are two different classifications of paralysis, known as paraplegia and quadriplegia.  Paraplegia refers to an injury that paralyzes the lower body.  Quadriplegia refers to the loss of movement in most of the body, including the arms and legs.

Symptoms of a spinal cord injury include pain in the spine, loss of movement, loss of sensation, spasms, inability to control the bowel or bladder, difficulty breathing and an oddly positioned neck or back.  It is important to seek medical attention if you experience any of these symptoms, especially if you were injured in an accident.

Treatment for spinal cord injuries may include physical therapy, medication and even surgery.  The medical costs for a spine injury can add up quickly.  If your spinal cord injury resulted from negligence, such as in a car accident, work accident, fall or other catastrophic incident, you may be eligible for compensation.  You may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, pain and suffering and other costs associated with your spinal cord injury.  Contact William K. Saron, an experienced Florida serious accident lawyer, at (727) 345-4566 or (866) 836-4947, to review your spinal cord injury case. 

The article, Spinal Cord Injury – Understanding the Symptoms & Treatment, has more information on this topic.