San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
Within the bony structure of your spine is a lifeline called the spinal cord. It runs down from your brain, carrying messages and instructions to all parts of your body. It is, along with the brain, the most important—and sensitive—organ of the body. While you never see it or sense its presence, any damage to your spinal cord can cause a lifetime of devastating consequences.
The most common incidents of injury to the spinal cord are motor vehicle accidents. Among these, auto accidents are most common, but truck accidents cause more damage to property and people. And motorcycle accidents are almost always more injurious than car accidents due to the lack of protection for the rider.
Injuries
Sadly, the spine itself comes into contact with the spinal cord in many injuries. The spinal cord may be only slightly damaged, or it can be completely severed. The extent of damage to it determines the effect on the badly injured. Paraplegia is the loss of feeling and control in the lower extremities. Quadriplegia is paralysis in all limbs.
The other critical factor is where along the spine the injury occurs. Since the spinal cord carries nerve signals downward, the higher along the spine the injury, the more parts of the body are affected.
Aside from motor vehicle accidents, construction site accidents, physical violence, and falls are common causes of:
- Disc injury
- Ruptured discs
- Herniated discs
- Slipped discs
- Quadriplegia
- Paraplegia
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
- Spinal cord compression
- Death
The seriousness of the injuries and need for long-term, constant care call for an attorney of the highest caliber. I have a record of obtaining the compensation needed in catastrophic injury cases.
Richard Huver of The Huver Law Firm has been recognized by The Daily Transcript, San Diego Metro Magazine and Our City San Diego Magazine as one of the top attorneys in San Diego for personal injury.
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I offer an initial consultation with a California paralysis attorney at no charge, and do not charge attorneys' fees unless and until a settlement is reached. To learn more about how I can help you or your family member with your personal injury, wrongful death or insurance bad faith matter, please contact The Huver Law Firm.
