If you or a loved one has sustained a spinal cord injury from an accident, contact Mike Agruss Law for a free consultation so we can help you recover from this experience and get fairly compensated.
The spinal cord is one of the most essential components in our body structure. It houses part of the central nervous system (CNS), which aids us with our reflexes, sensory processing, and many more functions relevant to our daily life. The spinal cord also supports our neck and head as well as keeping us upright and straight as a whole. A spinal cord injury is when some damage or fracture to the spinal cord affects its structure and function, and it can be extremely debilitating and life-changing. This is because it can affect the CNS which is in charge of motor and sensory function.
Spinal cord injury comes along with many risks, including medical complications that can result from the condition. These can make the chance at a better quality of life much more difficult and even lead to death, in some cases. The type of spinal cord injury that a person sustains will determine their risk for complications and the type of complications that they may experience. Listed below are some of the most common complications that may arise after a spinal cord injury:
- Respiratory issues – This may take the form of infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia and may be caused by the weakening of the chest and abdominal muscles. Also, the lungs could take in fluid and cause respiratory failure, particularly in dangerous cases.
- Osteopenia or osteoporosis – These are chronic bone diseases that can weaken the bones and reduce their mass which can cause the vertebrae to be more susceptible to fractures.
- Deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism – Deep vein thrombosis is a condition where blood clots form in veins deep in the body. Pulmonary embolism can result when there is a sudden blockage in a lung artery. It can cause permanent damage and potentially death.
- Autonomic dysreflexia – This is a condition where one’s blood pressure escalates to a point where it causes many worrying secondary symptoms such as extreme headaches, nausea, anxiety, and irritability. This should prompt a visit to the emergency room and can be fatal if not treated quickly.
- Pressure sores – Many people who sustain a spinal cord injury may also experience pressure sores from sitting in one position for an extended period of time without changing positions. The skin will break down and can leave the body vulnerable to infection.
Each injury will likely take months of treatment and recovery time, however, we aim to help you and ease this sudden financial burden by recovering the damages that you have experienced. Our attorneys are here to serve and fight for you by consulting experts, conducting investigations into the accident, and gathering all necessary evidence. We will make sure that you get justice for this sudden spinal cord injury.
Helping our clients is about counseling, advocating, and ultimately solving problems. With years of experience successfully representing the people, not the powerful, we will take care of the insurance adjusters, your medical bills, your property damage, and your lost wages, and monitor your treatment so you can focus on healing and getting your life back to normal. Our unique formula has earned us over 1,000 outstanding client reviews on our website, an A+ BBB rating, and over 135 five-star reviews on Google. Call 888-572-0176, e-mail us at [email protected] or schedule a meeting with us here. We’re here 24/7.
