Orange County Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

When the injury is at C-7, there is generally use of the arms and hands, but with limited dexterity in the fingers. Thoracic spine injuries will limit or negate leg control but sitting balance can be maintained. The location of the injury and the degree of severity if it’s incomplete will result in unique disabilities for every victim.

What Causes Spinal Cord Injuries?

Most spinal cord injuries are caused by car accidents, falls from heights, and sports accidents. Drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and high speeds are the most common cause of these catastrophic injuries. The type of vehicle can also be a factor, making spinal cord injuries from SUV, truck, and bus accidents more common than when two smaller vehicles collide. Head-on collisions double the combined speed of the vehicles, increasing the likelihood of a spinal cord injury, and rollovers cause victims’ bodies to contort in a very damaging manner. Falls from heights into holes are the cause of most spinal cord injuries on construction sites, and contact sports such as football are more likely than other activities to cause injuries to the spine.

Can Spinal Cord Injuries Heal?

Spinal cord injuries themselves cannot be repaired, but there are things that can be done to treat the victim, save their life, and improve function. The first order of business is usually to ensure that breathing continues with assistance and that damage to the spinal cord can be mitigated as much as possible. For example, if an object or part of the body is putting pressure on an incomplete spinal cord injury, immediate surgery may be able to reduce the amount of damage to the cord. After all acute care has been accomplished, there is usually a lifelong need for rehabilitation and treatment for the following common comorbidities:

• Urinary tract infection and Incontinence
• Pressure sores
• Pneumonia
• Blood clots
• Chronic pain
• Depression

It is sometimes possible to regain some feeling and function after an incomplete spinal cord injury, but this may be after many years of painful and difficult physical therapy and treatments. The lifespan of victims is greatly reduced.

Damages Available for Spinal Cord Injuries

Due to the devastating nature of injuries that cause paralysis, damages for spinal cord injuries are higher than for any other type of traumatic injury. The highest multi-million-dollar awards are victims with complete spinal cord injuries at C-4 and above that cause paralysis from the neck down and require breathing assistance. The pain, suffering, and depression in such cases are heart-wrenching, as victims are often completely aware of their condition and able to express themselves verbally but are unable to do anything at all on their own. The cost of care for spinal cord injury victims usually continues for the rest of their life with residential care or home health care an absolute necessity.

Schedule a Free Consultation With an Orange County Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

You can count on your Orange County spinal cord injuries attorneys to know how to collect the largest amount of money possible to pay for medical treatment, reimburse you for your lost earnings, and compensate you for your pain, suffering, and mental anguish. We’ll launch a thorough investigation of your case, ensuring that we have the evidence to present a strong case on your behalf. Our personal injury firm in Orange County offers a free consultation to discuss your case and our legal strategy so you will have a complete understanding of all issues. Please call (888) 965-3827 today to make an appointment.