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Car Accident Injuries: Spinal Cord Injuries

Automobile accidents account for 38% of spinal cord injuries each year. The victims often have devastating, life-altering injuries requiring extensive care. But don’t despair. You may claim compensation for your injuries.

Common Spinal Cord Injuries

The three types of spinal cord injuries are:

Paraplegia (paralysis of the legs and lower body)
Tetraplegia (inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower parts of the body)
Triplegia (incomplete spinal cord injury resulting in three paralyzed limbs)

Effects of Spinal Cord Injuries

If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

Walking and balancing difficult
Loss of bowel or bladder
Loss of sensation, tingling, or numbness in hands or feet
Loss of coordination, paralysis, or weakness in any part of the body
Extreme pressure or pain in the back, head, or neck

Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries

Various braces and soft neck collars will be effective for a slightly severe injury. Surgery is sometimes needed to remove foreign objects or bone fragments. Repairing fractured vertebrae or herniated disks may be necessary if it is pressing against the spine. Surgery could also take place to keep the spine stable to reduce the chance of deformity or pain.

How Can an Attorney Help?

In most cases, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim is two years. But extenuating circumstances may lengthen or shorten the length of time to file a claim.

That is why accident victims should seek the help of a personal injury attorney. The firm of Brockmeier Law Group can help you get the compensation you deserve due to a back injury from car accident.