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Spinal Cord Injury as the Result of a Serious Florida Accident (Part B)

Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

Spinal cord injuries fall into one of two categories: complete and incomplete. If a person experiences a complete spinal cord injury, he or she will lose all feeling or movement below the site of the injury. In the case of an incomplete spinal cord injury, a person may still experience some sensation or be able to move his or her limbs below the injury site.

Seeking Compensation to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries

A spinal cord injury can occur any time there is a blunt force trauma to your spinal column. Injuries may occur because of vehicle accidents, falls, work-related accidents, sports injuries, and assault. Diseases such as spina bifida can also lead to spinal cord injuries.

Though there is currently no cure for a spinal cord injury, medical advancements have allowed for numerous treatment options, including various types of therapy. In addition, you may be able to make modifications to your home and vehicle to facilitate your disability. Unfortunately, the treatment of a spinal cord injury and the adjustments to life with such an injury can be quite costly. Lifetime future care can exceed hundreds of thousands of dollars even millions of dollars in many cases in a victim's lifetime.

If your spinal cord was damaged because of another person or negligent company, you may have the ability to file a Florida personal injury claim to recover compensation for your injuries. A South Florida personal injury attorney will work to collect evidence against the defendant to prove he or she was liable for the accident that resulted in your spinal cord injury.

How a South Florida Personal Injury Attorney Can Help

If you've suffered a spinal cord injury because of someone else's carelessness or negligence, a South Florida personal injury lawyer can advise you on how to build a solid personal injury claim in Florida. Your South Florida personal injury attorney will prepare a demand letter on your behalf, which demands compensation for the damages you incurred and may continue to incur as a result of the accident.

Before you agree to an out-of-court settlement, it is in your best interest to consult with your South Florida personal injury attorney who can analyze whether the offer will adequately cover your current and future medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Florida laws change constantly and the insurance company handling your claim will be most concerned with preserving their bottom line. This is why you should have someone with the legal know-how in your corner from the start! Contact Ellsley Sobol, P.L. at 954-888-7720 or toll-free 888-258-6914 to speak with an experienced South Florida personal injury attorney who can begin to work on your case right away and represent you at no cost until a recovery is made.

References:

http://www.ellsleysobol.com/

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/sci/sci.htm

http://www.spinalinjury.net/html/_spinal_cord_101.html

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/pain-management-spinal-cord-injury-medref

 

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