The Effects of Spinal or Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries can have life-changing consequences not only for the victim, but also his or her family. There are many ways in which spinal injuries can occur. Victims of slip-and-fall accidents, for example, may fall awkwardly and shatter bones, break their spinal cord or twist in a way that could cause major back injuries. Auto accidents are also a common cause of spinal injuries. Anyone who has sustained a spinal injury would be well advised to discuss their options with a knowledgeable New York personal injury attorney.
Direct injury to the spinal cord can occur when a bone or disc has been damaged. Direct cuts by a fractured bone or a piece of metal can be strong enough to damage the spinal cord. Bicyclists and pedestrians struck by cars are prone to these types of injuries. Spinal cords can also sustain damage if the spine is pressed sideways, pulled or compressed. These types of trauma can be experienced during a car crash, a slip-and-fall, or trip-and-fall accident.
The spinal cord may even be damaged if it is compressed by swelling, bleeding or fluid accumulation in the spinal canal. The resulting symptoms from spinal injuries range from debilitating pain and a lack of mobility to numbness and paralysis. These types of symptoms can become worse if they are not properly treated, which is why it is critical that victims of New York injury accidents seek medical attention immediately.
If the accident was the result of someone else’s negligence, the at-fault party may be held civilly liable for the injuries suffered. A victim of a New York car accident, for example, may file a personal injury claim to pursue compensation for his or her damages and losses. Victims of slip-and-fall accidents on dangerous properties may be able to seek compensation from the negligent property owner by filing a premises liability claim.
The skilled New York personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm have 40 years of experience helping individuals who have suffered serious injuries as a result of another party’s negligence. We fight hard to protect victims’ rights and help them secure just compensation for their injuries, damages and losses. To discuss your potential case at no cost, call our offices at 1-800-WORK-4-YOU (1-800-967-5496) right away. We can also help 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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