Types and Levels of Spinal Cord Injuries
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The spinal cord is essential for almost all bodily functions. It communicates signals from the brain to all other parts of the body. With such an important job, any spinal injury is always a cause for concern. Depending on the severity of the trauma, survivors may suffer from permanent and life-threatening disabilities.
The consequences of a spinal cord injury can be devastating, both personally and financially. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC), the lifetime costs of living with a spinal cord injury range from $2.8 million to $5 million, depending on the type of injury and the person’s age at the time of the accident. You shouldn’t pay for these costs if someone else is responsible for your injury. You need help from an experienced spinal cord injury lawyer.
THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys is a Las Vegas personal injury law firm with decades of experience handling catastrophic injury cases. Our legal team knows that spinal cord injuries rob victims of their mobility, income, quality of life, and may even shorten their life expectancies. You deserve justice, and you deserve it now. Let us help you hold the responsible party accountable for their recklessness.
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The spinal cord is a column of nerves covered by an insulating layer called myelin. Small bones called vertebrae surround the spinal cord. When the vertebrae that protect the spinal cord are damaged or broken, the spinal cord can also suffer damage.
The spinal cord includes four distinct regions:
Since every spinal injury is different, the signs vary greatly from one person to another. Common symptoms of a spinal cord injury include:
If you notice any of these symptoms following an accident, seek medical attention immediately.
Not all spinal cord injuries result in permanent paralysis. Your prognosis largely depends on the type of spinal cord injury you have.
In addition to determining if the injury is complete or incomplete, the extent of paralysis also depends upon where the spinal cord is damaged.
Since each region of the spine serves a different function, the effects of an injury will vary by location. In general, injuries towards the top of the spine are more likely to cause extensive paralysis than injuries lower down. The four regions include:
In the immediate aftermath of a spinal cord injury, doctors cannot predict how much function the injured person will ultimately recover. Do not settle with an insurance company until you know how much your injury will ultimately cost you. Talk to one of our experienced spinal cord injury attorneys first.
Most spinal cord injuries occur because of excessive force on the spine, such as in an auto accident, fall, sports injury, or industrial or construction accident. Violence is also a common cause of spinal cord injuries.
Preexisting conditions like arthritis or osteoporosis may make a person more likely to sustain spinal cord damage when involved in a severe accident. While insurance companies may try to reduce your compensation due to preexisting conditions, an experienced attorney can help you pursue full and fair compensation for your injuries.
Adapting to life after a spinal cord injury can be challenging. That’s why it is vital to seek the compensation you need to rebuild your life and live with the comfort and dignity you deserve.
Get a Las Vegas spinal cord injury lawyer from THE702FIRM Injury Attorneys on your side. We know how complex these high-stakes cases can be. Our firm is connected with top medical experts who can testify to the impact the injury will have on your life. You can count on us to build a solid case demanding maximum compensation for you.
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