Spinal Cord Injury
South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Attorney
Spinal Cord Injury
The most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:
- Car accidents and motorcycle accidents (40 percent)
- Falls (25 percent)
- Violence (15 percent)
- Sports-related activities (8 percent)
Spinal cord injuries are extremely serious injuries that can require extensive rehabilitation and may lead to permanent disability and long-term medical needs, including nursing care.
Spinal cord injuries and the resulting paralysis generally fall into two categories:
- Complete: Loss of all feeling and motor control below the site of injury.
- Incomplete: Partial loss of feeling and movement below injury site.
Paralysis
- Quadriplegia: Injury impacts arms, legs, trunk and pelvic organs
- Paraplegia: Can affect all or part of trunk, legs and pelvic organs.
Symptoms and complications of spinal cord injuries may include:
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Spasms or exaggerated reflexes
- Sexual dysfunction
- Difficulty breathing, coughing or clearing throat or lungs
- Circulatory compilations
- Respiratory complications
- Loss of muscle tone and bone and joint complications
The Hollander Law Firm represents clients who have been seriously injured or killed by a catastrophic injury in South Florida, including Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Boca Raton, Naples and Fort Myers.
If a loved one is dealing with the consequences of a brain injury, spinal cord injury, or other type of catastrophic injury, including amputation injuries or burn injuries, contact the Hollander Law Firm today for a free and confidential appointment to discuss your rights. There are never any fees or costs associated with representing you unless we are successful in making a financial recovery on behalf of you and your family.
The Hollander Law Firm. Because Each Case is Personal
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