A serious spinal injury can instantly affect and damage many aspects of your life. As you try to heal, many painful medical procedures and grueling rehabilitation programs may prevent you from participating in your everyday activities with your family and friends. You might also have to depend on others to help manage daily activities because you can no longer care for yourself as you once did. If someone else’s actions led to your spinal injury, you have the right to pursue a legal claim for financial damages with the help of a catastrophic injury attorney.
A skilled Denton spinal cord injury lawyer from Fleming Law Accident & Injury Attorneys can guide you through the legal process.
Our knowledgeable Denton attorneys are well-versed in back trauma cases. We will work closely with you to determine how your injury occurred and who bears potential legal and financial responsibility.
The location of the spinal trauma determines which part of your body the symptoms will affect. Generally, the higher the trauma occurs on the back, the more serious the potential impact. If you sustain damage to your lower spine, you could develop paraplegia, which is paralysis of the lower limbs, while retaining full function of your arms. Injury to your cervical spine could lead to quadriplegia, which results in paralysis of all four limbs and possible respiratory issues.
The severity of the damage can also determine how it will impact your life. If you sever the nerves surrounding the spine, you will likely lose sensation or motor control below the injury site. You might retain some function after an incomplete spinal injury, but it can be limited and unpredictable.
Your spinal cord carries messages from your brain to the rest of your body. Damage to it can prevent your brain from effectively communicating with the affected areas. This can result in paralysis or the inability to feel, move, or control certain parts of your body. The trauma can also lead to chronic pain, uncontrollable muscle spasms, loss of bladder or bowel control, respiratory problems, and reduced strength.
The lifetime costs of your spinal injury can include the following:
Our compassionate Denton legal team knows how challenging spinal trauma can be. We can consult with your doctors, medical experts, and life planners to assess how the injury might affect your life so we can effectively fight for a full and fair settlement or damages award.
Facing life with a spinal trauma can be frightening, as it can introduce unique challenges into your life. If someone else’s actions caused your injury, you should not have to worry about your financial expenses. The party responsible should also be financially accountable for medical and other expenses related to your injuries.
Contact a Denton spinal cord injury lawyer today to discuss your case. We care and are always here to answer your questions.
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