Spinal Injury
A spinal cord injury is an injury or damage to the spinal cord that leads to the loss of physical functions. People who suffer spinal cord injuries often lose mobility and coordination because the spinal cord houses bundles of nerves responsible for sending messages from the brain throughout the rest of the body. When the spinal cord is damaged, the brain’s messages may not be sent properly, which could result in a person having poor coordination, an inability to move, or loss of sensation. Spinal cord injuries are always traumatic and, in the many of cases, they can be irreversible.
Spinal cord injuries can result from blunt force or substantial impact directly to the spine. Leading causes of spinal cord injuries include auto accidents, trucking accidents, drunk driving accidents (DWI), and slip and fall accidents. After a person sustains a spinal cord injury, it could lead to life-altering mental and physical symptoms such as: breathing complications, weaknesses, sensory loss, numbness, severe pain, loss of respiratory system functions, loss of digestive system functions, and even paralysis. These symptoms are very difficult to live with and demand long-term medical treatment.
Because many spinal cord injuries are caused by accidents, victims may not be responsible for their injuries. In fact, most spinal cord injuries are caused by another person’s inability to exercise ordinary care.
Dallas Fort Worth Personal Injury Law
Under Texas law, a person who sustains a spinal cord injury due to the negligence of a third-party might be entitled to recover monetary damages against the negligent party. Monetary damages include the injured person’s medical expenses, future medical treatment, lost income, physical pain and suffering, mental anguish, and property damage.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, one of the best things you can do is to speak with a qualified personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney can evaluate your case, help you explore your legal options, and advise you of your rights. A personal injury attorney can also guide you throughout the legal process and represent you during mediation and court proceedings.
Spinal Cord Injury Resources
The Law Offices of Roger E. Bishara has handled a variety of spinal cord injury cases for clients throughout the State of Texas. Our dedicated staff truly cares about protecting the best interests of each of our personal injury clients. We understand the importance of building a reliable, trustworthy relationship with each of our clients.
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury as a result of third-party negligence, contact our firm today.
The Law Offices of Roger E. Bishara is proud to represent clients throughout the State of Texas, including the cities of Arlington, Dallas, Denton, and Fort Worth.
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