Orange County Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
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Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
For diagnostic purposes, the spinal cord is divided into four different sections:
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Levels of Spinal Cord Injuries
Complete spinal cord injuries cause permanent damage and complete loss of sensation and motor control in the affected area. Paraplegia and tetraplegia (also known as quadriplegia) are the results of complete spinal cord injuries.
Incomplete spinal cord injuries involve partial damage to the spinal cord, causing a partial loss of feeling and movement in the affected area. The severity of an incomplete spinal cord injury can vary widely.
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Complications with a Spinal Injury
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How Do Spinal Cord Injuries Occur?
Spinal cord injuries can result from any type of trauma that damages the vertebrae, ligaments, or discs of the spinal column or the spinal cord itself. It can stem from a sudden blow to the spine that dislocates, crushes, compresses, or fractures one or more vertebrae. Penetrating wounds, such as knife and gunshot wounds, can also cause a spinal cord injury. After a traumatic injury, additional damage can result from bleeding, swelling, inflammation, and accumulation of fluids in and around the spinal cord.
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Common Causes of Spinal Injuries
The most common causes of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. include the following, as stated by the Mayo Clinic:
Falls: For people age 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of spinal cord injuries. In all age groups, falls account for approximately 31% of all spinal cord injuries.
Acts of violence: More than 13% of spinal cord injuries are the result of violent assaults, many of which involve gunshot wounds or knife wounds.
Sports injuries: Impact sports and other athletic activities and diving in shallow water account for approximately 10% of all spinal cord injuries.
Alcohol consumption: Alcohol use is a factor in approximately one in every four cases of spinal cord injuries.
Diseases: The spinal cord can be injured by cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, or inflammation.
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Why You Need an Attorney
After serious spinal cord injuries resulting in paralysis, it is crucial to recover the maximum compensation available to cover your future medical expenses and needs. You may be facing ongoing medical treatment, loss of earning capacity, diminished quality of life, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. Our experienced Costa Mesa spinal cord injury lawyers can:
At Leslie Law Firm, our Orange County personal injury attorneys have more than 40 years of experience. We have recovered hundreds of millions in settlements and verdicts for our clients. If you have sustained a spinal cord injury through the negligence or wrongdoing of another, call us at (949) 752-7474 to find out how we can help.
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Spinal Cord Injury Verdicts and Settlements
$1,150,000 – A cyclist was stuck by a truck, causing a spinal fracture
$390,000 – Client sustained a spinal injury in a vehicle accident
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