Spinal Cord Injuries

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Spinal cord injuries are devastating, life altering and often times results in paralysis. There is no cure or way to permanently repair a severely damaged spinal cord, and the responsibility of caring for a loved one with such an injury is not an easy task.

 

The Importance Of A Healthy Spine

 

The spinal cord is a group of nerves that is protected by layers of bone. The cord carries messages to and from the brain. If the layer of protective bones, or vertebrae, becomes damaged in an accident, the spinal cord can also be injured. The result is the inability for the brain to properly communicate with other parts of the body.

 

Spinal cord injuries may be caused by:

 

• Accidents involving vehicles such as cars, trucks and motorcycles
• Severe blows to the back during a fall or other trauma
• Defective products such as seatbelts
• Construction site or workplace accidents when safety is not ensured

 

The damage caused by a spinal cord injury also varies. In general, if the injury is on the upper part of the spinal cord, the most damage - including paralysis - occurs. Injuries at the neck can lead to quadriplegia (being paralyzed from the neck down) or paraplegia (being paralyzed from the waist down). If the injury is on the lower back, the damage may include impaired function of the lower body and organs.

 

Why You Need An Attorney

 

A spinal cord injury will nearly always require some form of lifelong care. The sooner you obtain an attorney, the sooner we can investigate the cause of the injury. By proving how the accident happened and where responsibility lies, an attorney can assist you in getting the resources you need to provide long-term care for the victim of a spinal cord injury.

 

When dealing with a spinal cord injury, you have to consider many factors such as:

 

• the quality of life for the injury victim
• potential long-term medical expenses
• the loss of wages and earnings

 

Our experienced personal injury attorneys can guide you through the legal process of understanding the enduring needs involved in spinal cord injury care. Whether consulting with medical experts or insurance companies, experienced attorneys will help you to fully understand your needs and how to best meet them.

 

If you have experienced spinal cord injuries, to get the help you need in the New York City area, please contact the personal injury attorneys of Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, serving clients in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens, Staten Island, Long Island and Manhattan. We will help you get the assistance you need when you need it most.

 

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