Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer in Kingman

Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury is one of the most severe and unfortunate events one can experience in one's life. These usually qualify as catastrophic injuries and break down into two types: complete spinal cord injuries and incomplete spinal cord injuries. Complete spinal cord injuries result in paraplegia or quadriplegia, with permanent loss of motor and nerve function in the affected areas. Incomplete spinal cord injuries are those in which the victim maintains some degree of movement and sensation below the injured part of the spine. Effects experienced can include:

• Partial or complete loss of touch, pain and temperature sensations
• Maintained touch, pain and temperature sensations but poor coordination
• Loss of function in the arms but some leg movement
• Loss of sensation and loss of movement on opposite sides of the body

In some cases, some recovery is possible. Either way, it is vital the victim receive the best medical care available and the greatest financial support obtainable. This is where a Kingman personal injury attorney is invaluable in helping you deal with this situation as best as possible.

Help Following a Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injuries occur most frequently in car accidents, often when drunk driving is involved. They can also result from falls, motorcycle accidents, swimming pool accidents, violence, or any number of events. Whatever the cause of a spinal cord injury, there is no part of the victim's life that is not affected.

Beyond the obvious physical trauma, there are great emotional effects for the victim and the victim's family as they adjust to their greatly altered lifestyle. This can involve frequent medical visits and painful rehabilitation, learning to use a wheelchair and significant alterations to the home to allow for wheelchair use. The victim may have to learn newly how to carry out their job, or may be unable to return to the same job or to work at all. The massive costs involved, along with the loss of income, require tremendous financial support. We here at Phillips & Lyon will work to secure you the abundant financial assistance you so desperately need, including the greatest possible damages. We will do all we can to help you adjust to your new life.

Contact a Kingman Spinal Cord Injury Attorney for legal help in your greatest time of need.