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Paralysis can result from neck and back injuries, but it can also have many other causes. Head trauma, strokes, and chemical exposure can all cause damage leading to an inability to move your limbs. Paralysis can involve a single limb or both arms and legs. Complete paralysis, known as quadriplegia, leaves individuals in need of full-time care and specialized equipment.
If another person’s carelessness or negligent behavior left you paralyzed, you need the services of a New London paralysis injury lawyer. Our catastrophic injury attorneys at Polito & Harrington want you to have the compensation you need to get the treatment your condition requires. If an accident or faulty product caused your injury, you deserve a fair settlement to cover your damages and care.
Paralysis is caused by nerve damage. Neck or back injuries that damage the spinal cord can cause traumatic paralysis. In addition, head injuries can damage the areas of the brain responsible for motor functions.
A common cause of spinal cord damage is motor vehicle accidents. The impact of a car crash causes whiplash, which can bruise or sever the spinal cord. Concussions can cause brain damage in sensitive motor areas of the brain.
Falling from heights can cause spinal cord injuries, but even minor falls can bruise the spinal cord, leading to pinched nerves, swelling of the spinal cord, and other damage. Slip-and-fall accidents can also lead to head injuries. Sports injuries frequently lead to lower spine injuries as well as head trauma.
Whenever the spinal cord is involved, caregivers must handle the injured individual carefully immediately after the accident. Failure to do so can cause as much harm as the accident itself. Our New London attorneys could explain the causes of paralysis and the role of negligence in aggravating a spinal cord injury.
Paralysis results in the individual being unable to control part or all of their body. The most common type of paralysis is paraplegia, being unable to use the lower limbs. Paraplegia results from damage to the spinal cord at or below the waist. Quadriplegia, the paralysis of all limbs and often the torso, is due to spinal cord damage in the upper spinal cord or neck.
If you have paraplegia or quadriplegia, you may need long-term hospitalization and care. You may be unable to continue your previous employment or unable to work at all. If your paralyzing injury resulted from another’s negligence, our legal team in New London could help you seek compensation related to your care, including:
Paralysis injuries are often progressive, and your needs could change throughout your life. An attorney could help craft a settlement that accounts for these changing needs and ensures that you receive care even if you need treatment later in life.
If you sustained spinal cord injuries in an accident and need legal counsel, call a New London paralysis injury lawyer at Polito & Harrington. We could review your insurance claim and give you legal advice on how to proceed with your case. Call us today for a free consultation.
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