Spinal Cord Injuries

Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Queens, Manhattan, New York City, NY

Any type of injury to the spinal cord is never an issue to be taken lightly. Victims can be in positions where they're unable to walk, talk and perform the day-to-day tasks that were once a part of their normal routine. These injuries can also lead to long-term, recurring issues. In order to ensure that you have the means to deal with this now and down the road, it's best to have an experienced team of personal injury attorneys ready and available. Not only do reputable ones work with their clients to navigate through the legal system, but are also a valuable resource for quality of life concerns as well.

Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. in New York City have experience representing spinal cord injury victims following:

• Automobile accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Truck accidents
• Medical mistakes
• Construction site accidents

If someone you care about has suffered a spinal cord injury from driving, surgery, or working at a construction site, you should look into seeking monetary compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Future earning capacity
• Physical rehabilitation
• Long-term care

The Road to Recovery From A Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries vary in their range of severity, from partial to complete. But chances are, no matter how severe the injury, victims will need to continue at least some degree of medical care for the rest of their lives. If this injury is due to another party's negligence, the victim may be entitled to a monetary award. In the first year alone, a partial injury could cost upwards of $100,000. Complete paralysis (quadriplegia) could cost upwards over $400,000.

At the first stages of recovery, the injured area of the spinal cord will be completely immobilized so it can't move. The cord itself is very delicate and could be injured further. If the spinal cord injury is in the neck, a "halo" device may be used. This completely immobilizes the head. Casts, braces, metal rods and straps can be used as well for all areas of the spine.

At a point in the recovery process, physical therapists become involved. Rehabilitation hospitals are here to help the patient strengthen muscles, retrain them in certain motor skills and basically put them on the path to daily living as quickly as possible. Social workers also assist, especially in helping find the financial resources for needed equipment and attendant care.

You Need Legal Counsel That Understands

If you live in the New York City area and have suffered a spinal cord injury, please contact the personal injury attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. for your confidential, no-cost consultation. We're more than a group of attorneys. We'll be your guide through all of this.

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