Spinal Cord Injuries
A spinal cord injury occurs when the vertebrae in the spin incur a fracture, dislocation, or damage from a traumatic event. Most of the damage caused from spinal cord injuries occur when a piece of the vertebrae tears into tissue, or presses onto nerves that carry signals in the body. However, in some extreme cases, the spinal cord can sever which may result in paralysis.
Spinal cord injuries are different from back injuries. A spinal cord injury only involves damaged sustained to the nerves and bone disks found within the spine. Some common types of injuries are bruising of the spinal cord, severing or tearing of nerve fibers, and compression (pressure on the spinal chord).
There are two types of spinal cord injuries: incomplete and complete. An incomplete spinal cord injury affects some signals from the brain, whereas as complete spinal cord injuries block all brain signals, resulting in complete nerve damage to body parts below the injury.
People who have incurred a spinal cord injury may face a number of life-altering effects. In addition to a person’s emotional and psychological distress, a spinal cord injury can also result in paralysis, paraplegia, tetraplegia, respiratory impairments, and bladder and bowel impairments.
When spinal cord injuries are the result of another person’s actions, you may be able to seek compensation for you medical bills, pain, suffering, and lost and potential income. If you have suffered spinal cord injury in the Long Island area, it is important to speak with a skilled personal injury attorney. A knowledgeable attorney will be able to provide you with legal options and protect your rights.
The Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy have successfully handled numerous personal injury cases involving spinal cord injuries in the Long Island area. While the outcome of each case varies depending on circumstance, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Palermo, Palermo & Tuohy are committed to fighting on behalf your personal rights and best interest.
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