Spinal cord injuries can be some of the most life-altering types of injuries that someone can suffer in a violent car crash. With damage to the spinal cord, victims may end up with a loss of mobility and loss of sensation in the limbs of the body.
In a severe spinal cord injury, the victim could end up with temporary or permanent paralysis. If the injury is a complete spinal cord trauma, the victim could lose the ability to feel or move any part of the body below the injury site. This can lead to a significant reduction in the victim’s quality of life.
If this happened to you, consider calling Bader Scott Injury Lawyers to help with your case. As a Valdosta spinal injury lawyer, our team understands how frustrating it can be to try to recover from this type of injury and file a claim at the same time. We will work hard to help you seek a settlement.
For a free consultation, contact us at (404) 888-8888 as soon as possible.
Causes And Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one of the leading causes of spinal cord injury is traffic accidents. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) estimates that 294,000 people in the United States are living with a spinal cord injury, and almost 18,000 new spinal injuries occur each year.
If you suffered a spinal injury in a car accident where another driver was found to be at fault, you may likely want to bring a personal injury lawsuit. You could be facing overwhelming medical bills as you seek treatment for your health care.
In fact, when the spinal cord suffers damage, quick treatment is crucial. If first responders at the scene of your car accident suspect a spinal cord injury, they will immediately take steps to immobilize you and transport you to the hospital.
Doctors can take steps to try to allow the spinal cord to heal, but they cannot guarantee a recovery. Because of this uncertainty, you may want to hire a Valdosta spinal injury lawyer to help with the complex process of negotiating a settlement. Call Bader Scott Injury Lawyers at (404) 888-8888 today for a free review of your situation.
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High-Level Intervention from Doctors
When a spinal injury occurs, doctors often will be aggressive in providing care for the patient, hoping to alleviate some of the problems that could be causing the injury to the spinal cord while there is still time for it to heal. There are a number of treatments doctors may use to give the victim the best opportunity to recover from the spinal injury, according to the Mayo Clinic, including:
- Stabilization: Doctors can use braces and collars to try to prevent the vertebrae from moving, allowing for time to let the spinal cord heal as much as possible on its own.
- Surgery: A surgeon may need to remove shards of bone or operate to provide stability to the spine.
- Support materials: A surgeon may insert a rod, pins, or other materials along the spine to try to stabilize it.
- Physical therapy: Doctors may order therapy to strengthen some of the muscles in the back, potentially helping to stabilize the spinal cord and alleviate some of the symptoms.
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Need for Equipment
Doctors may recommend that you use certain types of equipment to help you as you attempt to recover from a spinal cord injury. Or, if doctors believe that your injury will not heal any further and you will have permanent paralysis, you may need equipment to try to be as self-sufficient as possible.
Some of this equipment may include:
- Computers: A paralyzed victim can use assistive technologies to communicate.
- Home remodeling: A victim may need to have his or her home remodeled to accommodate equipment.
- Motor vehicle: A victim may need a specially designed car to accommodate a wheelchair.
- Powered wheelchair: The victim may need to steer himself or herself through movement of the hand, mouth, or eyes.
As you can imagine, having to use this type of equipment, perhaps for the rest of your life, can be an expensive undertaking. You also may require ongoing medical care just to maintain the quality of life you currently have without suffering further deterioration. A settlement in a personal injury case after your car crash is designed to help you pay for the equipment and care you need.
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We Can Fight for Your Compensation
According to Georgia Code (O.C.G.A.) § 9-3-33, victims in personal injury cases in Georgia have up to two years to begin the process of filing a claim. However, we at Bader Scott Injury Lawyers recommend that you contact an attorney as soon as possible after the accident.
Once you choose to hire us, we will begin investigating the case immediately. It is important to interview witnesses as early as possible, while the facts in the case remain fresh in their minds. We also will study the police report from the scene and your medical reports to determine what kind of a health outlook you are facing going forward.
Count on us as a Valdosta spinal injury lawyer to negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. We will use the facts to fight for compensation that reflects your losses. Contact us at (404) 888-8888 for a free review of your case today.
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