Injuries to the spinal cords can result in devastating and life-altering injuries that can include impaired mobility, speech and/or vision, loss of mobility and sensation, impaired bowel and bladder function and paralysis/paraplegia and quadriplegia.
The spinal cord is the conduit through which our brain operates the functioning of our bodies. When the sensitive nerves in this area of our body are damaged, we lose the ability to work and take part in basic activities of daily living. Complete loss of sensation below the affected vertebrae is often an horrible consequence of these injuries, though any wound to the spinal cord can cause impairment. The following injuries are common causes of spinal cord damage:
- Injury to the lower back
- Herniated disc
- Damaged vertebrae
- Torn or sprained ligaments
- Fractured spine
If you or someone you know has suffered a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of others, you may be entitled to compensation for all of the aspects of your life that have been affected. Each spinal cord injury is unique and complex in its own way, and the attorneys at Kolsby Gordon have spent decades helping clients receive maximum recovery for incidents that changed their lives forever.
