Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Spinal cord injuries
A person's central nervous system is comprised of the brain and spinal cord, an approximately 16 inch strand of nerve fibers that communicate vital information to the brain. These nerve fibers, nerve roots and vertebrae bones are a critical part of a person's body. A spinal cord can be damaged by traumatic or non traumatic events, such as:
- Auto accidents
- Falls
- Sports injuries
- Violent acts
- Cancer, arthritis or other disease
- Infection
- Degeneration of spinal disks
Symptoms of spinal cord injuries
Spinal cord injuries can result in partial or full paralysis, often referred to as paraplegia or quadriplegia. In most cases, the higher the injury occurs on the spinal cord, the more severe the paralysis. Other symptoms can include:
- Pain, pressure or stinging
- Inability to feel heat or cold sensations
- Inability to control the bladder
- Sexual function changes
- Spasms
- Breathing difficulties
Not surprisingly, victims of spinal cord injuries often face a long road of
rehabilitation, treatment and recovery. This can be emotionally, physically and financially draining on the patient as well as the patient's family. When an injury of this nature has occurred due to the negligence of another party, it may be possible to collect financial restitution.
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, please
contact the experienced spinal cord injury lawyers at Findlay Law Offices in Ontario today for a free case evaluation.
posted by Evan Langsted at 1:54 PM
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