Spinal Cord Injury
Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
Locations of Spinal Cord Injuries
Related Terms and Definitions
Every year, about
11,000 Americans suffer a spinal cord injury, adding up to 450,000
people presently living with spinal cord injuries in the United
States.
A spinal cord
injury, also referred to as spinal cord compression, occurs when the
spinal cord, which extends from the base of the brain down the
middle back, and to the waist, is damaged. Because the spinal cord's
function is to send messages back and forth from the brain and other
parts of the body, when it is damaged, the patient may suffer from
loss of movement of parts of the body, loss of sensation in parts of
the body, loss of control of the bowel or bladder, infertility,
inability to control body temperature by sweating, and chronic pain.
Although it is possible to retain all or nearly all sensation and
movement after a spinal cord injury, tragically, most trauma to the
spinal cord causes permanent disability or loss of movement and
sensation below the site of the injury.
WHAT TO DO:
A spinal cord injury
can be devastating. The sudden presence of such a disability can be
frightening, frustrating, and confusing to trauma victims and their
families and friends, who naturally wonder about the impact of the
injury on everyday activities, jobs, relationships, and general
happiness.
If you, a family
member, or friend has suffered a spinal cord injury, once the
patient is stabilized, contact an experienced attorney.
The spinal cord
injury may have been caused by a motor vehicle accident, by a
physician committing medical malpractice, by a defective product, or
by another source from whom you deserve compensation. You could be
losing thousands of dollars, if not hundreds of thousands of
dollars, by failing to secure proper and competent representation.
Slaughter
& Slaughter have handled numerous claims for people who have
been injured and have recovered millions of dollars for their
clients. They have valuable experience with injuries. They will
accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the
maximum settlement or judgment to fully compensate you for your
injuries. You or your loved one may be entitled to compensation for
past and future medical bills, past and future lost wages, past and
future physical pain and suffering, past and future mental anguish
and emotional distress, past and future physical impairment, and
loss of consortium.
If
your family has experienced a injury because of a spinal cord
injury:
Contact an
experienced attorney. The spinal cord injury have been caused by a
negligent driver, by a physician committing medical malpractice, by
a defective product, or by another source from whom you deserve
compensation. Please give us a call. We can help take the burden off
of your shoulders and take the necessary steps to protect your
interest.
Slaughter &
Slaughter will accurately and honestly evaluate your claim and
strive to get the maximum settlement or judgment to compensate you
for your loss, including reimbursement of medical, funeral, and
burial expenses; and compensation for the pain and suffering your
loved one suffered prior to his or her death, your loss of the
financial support of your loved one, loss of services for the
everyday contribution your loved one made to the household, and the
loss of companionship, affection, sexual enjoyment, and moral
support.
There is no reason
to suffer alone from the effects of a spinal cord injury. We can
help you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and
your family will need for a lifetime of coping with this
catastrophic injury. Our compassionate spinal injury lawyers want to
see you achieve the best resolution possible.
We serve clients
throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles
County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities
of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas,
Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and
surrounding areas.
Don't delay, call today for more information and a free evaluation
of your claim.
The Law Offices of
Slaughter & Slaughter
4370 La Jolla Village Dr. 4th
San Diego, CA.92122
858.909.9090 |
