Spinal Cord Injury

South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

Spinal Cord Injury

The most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:

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

Source: Adapted from information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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.

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