San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers
Brain Injuries : Spinal Cord Injury
The Spinal Cord is the Main Messenger Between The Brain and The Rest of the Nervous System. After a Traumatic Accident, the Spinal Cord May Be Damaged, Resulting in an Irreversible Loss of Mobility and Feeling.
Your spinal cord is the core of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Along with the brain, it functions as the main messenger between the brain and nerve system. It shoots up information back and forth from the brain to the rest of the body, controlling vital bodily functions.
Unfortunately, after a traumatic experience, such as a car accident or fall, the spinal cord may be damaged. Spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a loss of mobility and feeling and is irreversible.
Approximately 450,000 people live with spinal cord injuries in the US and the number increases by 10,000 every year.
Most Common causes of Spinal Cord Injury (All Preventable):
- Motor vehicle accident (36%)
- Acts of Violence (28.9%)
- Falls (21.2%)
Other causes of SCI include sports and recreation injuries, alcohol, and diseases.
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Result In:
- Loss of movement
- Loss of sensation, including the ability to feel heat, cold and touch
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
- Exaggerated reflex activities or spasms
- Changes in sexual function, sexual sensitivity and fertility
- Pain or an intense stinging sensation caused by damage to the nerve fibers in your spinal cord
- Difficulty breathing, coughing or clearing secretions from your lungs
I Just Got into an Accident. Do I Have Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?
Immediately after an accident, be aware of emergency signs and symptoms that may indicate that there is a spinal cord injury. Look for pain or pressure in the neck, head, or back. Other signs include weakness or numbness in any part of the body, difficulty breathing or balance, impaired breathing, or a twisted neck or back. A spinal cord injury isn't always obvious. If you were in an accident and feel any numbness or paralysis, see a doctor immediately. A doctor will perform tests to look for any damage and give you the proper treatment.
Contact an Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer
If you or someone you love has been injured in a serious accident in the San Diego area that was not your fault, contact a spinal cord injury attorney immediately. Our lawyers understand that this is a life-changing event and the sudden presence of disability can be frightening and confusing. Though, to begin the recovery process, you need to think positively and get the money damages you need that will cover the costs of getting better. Call the Jurewitz Law Group at (888) 233-5020.
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