Spinal cord injuries are serious injuries that cause damage to a victim’s spinal cord and nerves, impacting daily life. These injuries cause damage to the nerves that send and receive signals from the brain, with various levels of severity. If your spinal cord injury is the result of an accident, a Hunter & Everage spinal cord injury attorney can help you navigate the complex process of your personal injury claim process.
What are the symptoms of a spinal cord injury?
Spinal cord injuries can vary in symptoms and severity. Additionally, the location of the spinal cord injury can also determine the severity and the symptoms you may experience from your injury. Typically, the lower the injury is the more the lower portion of your body, including your legs, is affected. Conversely, the higher up your injury, the more likely severe effects, such as paralysis, on your whole body.
Whether your injury is minor or severe, getting checked by a medical professional should be the first step if you are exhibiting any signs of a spinal cord injury. Common symptoms of spinal cord injuries include,
- Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in hands/feet
- Paralysis
- Difficulty breathing
- Trouble with walking
- Weakness in any part of the body
There are two broad types of spinal cord injuries. An incomplete injury involves retaining some sense of feeling, function, or muscle control, whereas a complete injury indicates a complete loss of movement below the injury site. Knowing these categories can help you determine and predict the severity and long-term consequences of your injury.
In instances of spinal cord injuries caused by trauma, the symptoms may not immediately appear. Getting evaluated by a medical professional after your accident can help avoid a late diagnosis.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injury?
As of 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) has found that spinal cord injuries affect more than 15.4 million people. The organization has also found that most of the spinal cord injury cases recorded are a result of trauma from falls, road traffic injuries, and general violence. This is a troublesome statistic, as it shows that most of these injuries are preventable.
Not all spinal cord injuries are a result of trauma. Tumors and other health conditions can also result in spinal cord injury, though fewer than those caused by trauma. Preventing or anticipating a spinal cord injury can be difficult, as the cause can vary from an accident playing sports to an automobile collision.
Eligible damage recovery
If you or a loved one is the victim of a spinal cord injury caused by trauma, Hunter & Everage’s spinal cord injury lawyers can help you determine damages eligible for recovery. Spinal cord injuries can leave victims with various long-term health effects, including:
- Breathing problems
- Pneumonia
- Circulatory issues
- Pain
- Depression
The associated cost of treating these conditions can be very expensive, leaving victims in a state of vulnerability. Additionally, these injuries can leave victims with a loss of income, depending on the severity of the incident.
Eligible damage recovery for spinal cord injury include:
- Medical expenses
- Loss of wages
- Pain and suffering
These damages don’t encompass the full range of eligible damages that may pertain to your case. Contacting a traumatic brain attorney at Hunter & Everage can help you determine eligible damages for your unique situation.
Navigating Your Spinal Cord Injury Lawsuit
A Hunter & Everage spinal cord injury attorney can help you navigate your personal injury lawsuit by streamlining the process, including speaking with liable parties, collecting and submitting evidence, and helping you understand complex law documents. Each spinal cord injury lawsuit is different, as each case’s severity varies.
A spinal cord injury lawyer can create unique law strategies and solutions to help you successfully navigate your case and receive damages. Typically, when filing for eligible damages, evidence is required in court. Our attorneys take the time to submit your evidence so you don’t have to.
Navigating this process on your own can be stressful. Additionally, the liable party may attempt to settle outside of court, depending on the cause of the accident. For example, if your injury is the result of an auto accident, the perpetrator may offer you a settlement through their insurance company.
Accepting the settlement offer may not always be the best solution. There is the possibility that the offer is lower than the eligible damages. We can step in to help you fully understand the eligible damages in your specific case. We speak to the insurance company and legal representatives of the responsible party to ensure privacy while you heal from the aftermath of your injury.
Get started with a Hunter & Everage spinal cord injury attorney today
Are you ready to take the next step in filing a personal injury lawsuit due to your spinal cord injury? The lawyers at Hunter & Everage are prepared and ready to help you pursue charges and navigate this complex and emotionally taxing process with dignity and respect. We aim to reduce the burden this injury has on your life and have innovative legal strategies ready to help you receive justice.
We offer free consultations to local Richmond, Virginia residents looking to pursue legal action, allowing us to take a closer look at your case and create a plan for moving forward. We will conduct thorough research to ensure we understand the full scope of your injury, including the cause, responsible parties, and long-term effects of this injury.
We are with you every step of the way and provide expert guidance on all legal matters about your case. As your advocate, we are committed to providing fair representation to local North Carolina and Virginia residents. Get started today by requesting a free consultation with one of our expert spinal cord injury attorneys.