Paralysis is the inability to move certain body parts. Victims of paralysis often suffer a loss of feeling in the affected area as well. There are a number of causes of paralysis including injuries caused by car accidents, slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents, construction accidents, and sporting accidents. When paralysis occurs as a result of someone else’s negligence, the victim may be able to pursue financial compensation for his or her losses.
Damage to the spinal cord is one of the most common causes of paralysis. Significant spinal cord damage disrupts the communication between the brain, the spinal cord and the victim’s limbs. When the upper spinal cord is damaged, the victim may suffer from quadriplegia. Quadriplegia is the loss of ability to move the arms and legs. A lower spinal cord injury may result in paraplegia, which is the loss of ability to use one’s legs.
The most devastating New York accidents involve a body being contorted, twisted or whipped back and forth suddenly and violently. When these types of accidents occur, there is a risk of spinal cord injury. Anyone suffering from back pain following an injury accident would be well advised to immediately seek medical attention. Some serious injuries get worse over time if not treated properly. The most serious forms of spinal cord injuries, which may result in paralysis, must be treated immediately to increase the chances of a full recovery.
Even with the many advances made in spinal cord injury treatment, many cases of paralysis are permanent. Victims of these types of accidents may no longer be able to work or even take care of themselves. Medical bills, therapy services, nursing care and lost wages add up quickly.
The skilled New York personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm help victims of paralysis receive fair compensation for the injuries they have suffered. If you or a loved one has been catastrophically injured in a New York accident, please call 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) today. We can also help you with personal injury cases in New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Florida. If you have been seriously injured in any of the 50 U.S. states, please call us and we will try to help you with your case.
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