Spinal Cord Injuries after a Serious Accident

Your spinal cord is the pathway for the nerves that control all the parts of your body. With your spine playing such an important role in everything your body does, it's no wonder that a serious accident that causes spinal cord injury can be life-altering. Survivors of serious spinal cord injury can be left with permanent damage and may need to contact a St. Petersburg spinal cord injury lawyer to file a Florida personal injury claim.

Causes & Effects of Spinal Cord Injury

Any accident that causes injury to your spine can cause a serious spinal cord injury.

There are many ways the spine can be damaged, such as:

• ruptured or slipped disks;
• severance of the actual cord;
• fractured or compressed vertebrae; and
• damage to nerve axons.

Depending on the severity of the damage and the location of the spinal cord injury, you may lose function in one or more extremities. The higher the site of the injury, the more parts of your body there are that can be affected. In severe cases where the neck portion of the spinal cord is injured, complete lower body paralysis can occur.

Complete paralysis, often diagnosed as quadriplegia, will result in need for extensive care for the rest of a victim's life. Mobility needs such as a powered wheelchair, as well as nursing care for daily needs, will be costly results of serious spinal cord injury. These are costs that a St. Petersburg spinal cord injury lawyer can potentially help you recover through a Florida personal injury claim.

Serious Accidents Resulting in Spinal Cord Injury

Any type of serious accident can potentially cause a life-changing spinal cord injury. The most common types of accidents include car accidents and slip and falls where there is trauma to the spinal cord or neck. Neck injuries can be potentially dangerous, as they may cause respiratory disruption or total body paralysis, which will result in multiple lifestyle changes and expenses.

The rehabilitation and treatment following a spinal cord injury can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bills, equipment and even alterations to your home and vehicle. These expenses are not something most families can afford and you shouldn't have to go into debt because of another's negligence.

When you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury because of another's negligence, you may be eligible to file a Florida personal injury claim. An experienced St. Petersburg spinal cord injury lawyer can help you file your claim and fight for the compensation you and your family deserve.

Contacting a St. Petersburg Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

When you are faced with medical bills, lost income and suffering after a serious injury, you don't need to worry alone. The Law Offices of William K. Saron, P.A. offers clients a FREE copy of our book, Your Guide to Accident Claims in Florida: Don't Wreck Your Injury Case. For personal attention to your accident claim and the needs of you and your family, contact us at 727-345-4566 or 1-866-836-4947.