Spinal Cord Injuries
Quadriplegia vs. Paraplegia

In Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island, New York City, and Manhattan, New York

 

Spinal cord injuries can be disastrous for both the victim and their loved ones. Instantly a family's world is turned upside down due to a spinal cord injury causing quadriplegia, paraplegia or other lifelong, physical disabilities. At Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, in New York City and Brooklyn, New York, we are committed to fighting for the rights and restitution for individuals who have suffered from a spinal cord injury.

 

Spinal Cord Trauma

 

Each year close to 11,000 people in America suffer a spinal cord injury, typically resulting in permanent disabilities, such as:

 

• Loss of motor function
• Low blood pressure
• Loss of sensation
• Inability to control their body's temperature
• Lack of bowel and bladder control
• Inability to move body parts
• Chronic pain

 

The extent of movement and sensation a person retains after a spinal cord injury depends on the precise injury location and whether it was a complete or incomplete injury.

 

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

 

There are two types of spinal cord injuries: quadriplegia and paraplegia. Paraplegia occurs when the trauma is located at or below the middle of the back. This results in the victim being unable to move the lower half of their body, including:

 

• Chest
• Stomach
• Hips
• Legs
• Feet

 

Quadriplegia on the other hand is when the trauma is located in the neck region, resulting in a loss of movement and sensation in the:

 

• Head
• Neck
• Shoulder
• Arms
• Upper chest
• Lower body

 

What You Are Entitled To

 

If you or a loved one has suffered from spinal cord injuries due to another party's negligence, you are entitled to compensation for loss of future wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, emotional distress, decreased earning capacity and loss of companionship.

 

In order to accurately pursue the compensation you are entitled to, we consult medical experts, accident reconstruction specialists, and accountants to best understand our clients' financial and medical necessities.

 

At Silberstein, Awad and Miklos, P.C. we understand the trying times your family is undergoing and will fight for your rights and financial entitlements. If you or a loved one has been the victim of spinal cord injuries in the New York City area, including Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Long Island, and Manhattan, New York, please contact us today to schedule your free, initial consultation.

 

Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C.
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