The spinal cord is comprised of some of the most important nerves in the body: the nerves that carry messages from the brain to the rest of the body. When this channel is impaired because the spinal cord is injured, the brain is no longer able to communicate with the body from the point of the injury downwards. As such, a person may suffer from partial or full paralysis. While the science is promising, there is currently no cure for a spinal cord injury.
Spinal cord injuries are arguably one of the most tragic and severe of all injury types. If you or a loved one has suffered a spine injury, the team at Joye Law Firm in Charleston will advocate for you. While nothing can undo the damage that you have suffered, we can help you to recover compensation that you need to seek the best treatment, and maintain a high qualify of life.
Spinal cord injuries can occur in a variety of accident types. Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
Some of the accident types above occur for reasons that cannot be predicted nor explained. In most cases, however, there is a clear connection between the negligence of one party in the accident and (spinal cord) injury of another. A car accident, assault, fall, electric shock injury, and the other causes of spinal cord harm can almost always be prevented with safe behaviors, workplace standards, etc.
Spinal cord injuries are described in terms of completeness – a complete spinal cord injury is one that results in the total loss of sensory and motor function from the site of the injury downwards. On the other hand, an incomplete injury is one where the injury victim retains some feeling or/and control below the injury site. Both types of injuries are traumatic and extremely challenging to live with. A spinal cord injury may result in quadriplegia, where all four limbs and all organs are affected by the injury, or paraplegia, where the legs and pelvic organs are affected.
-- Marlon, Actual Client
See More TestimonialsA spinal cord injury is characterized, according to the Mayo Clinic, by:
Because a spinal cord injury prevents your brain from being able to communicate with the rest of the body, a person with a spinal cord injury will likely suffer from muscle spasms, and the inability to control their bowel movements or bladder. Further, a back injury may also result in respiratory problems, circulatory problems, muscle atrophy, weight loss, pain, and psychological illnesses, like depression.
The first part of a civil claim for a spinal cord injury is calling an experienced attorney who has represented spinal cord victims in the past. Your attorney will work with you form a case that asserts that:
Some types of damages that you have likely suffered, and for which you deserve recompense, include:
In some cases, you or your family members may also be able to seek damages for loss of consortium.
A spinal cord injury is most people’s worst nightmare. If you are living that nightmare, our lawyers at Joye Law Firm want you to know that we are here for you. We will do everything that we can to help you build a successful claim where you are paid the settlement that you desperately need and deserve.
We know that it can be emotionally challenging to take action after a spinal cord injury has left you immobile. We encourage you to find the strength to reach out and take action. We are ready to help – contact our compassionate Charleston injury attorneys today for a free case consultation.
Mark Joye
Ken Harrell
Christopher McCool
Matthew Jackson
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