Sacramento Spinal Cord Injury

Injury to the spinal column due to a catastrophic accident in Sacramento can have a long-term impact on you or a family member. Spinal cord trauma can prevent you from performing normal, everyday activities, and spinal cord damage can be so severe that the patient is permanently disabled in some instances.
Spinal cord injury (SCI) and pain in the neck and back occur when a traumatic event damages cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord.
Sacramento Spinal Cord Injury Law FirmYou'll likely have many questions if you or a family member has sustained a spinal cord injury in a traumatic accident. Reach out to our legal team at (916) 921-6400 to discuss a potential personal injury claim. We offer free, friendly, and compassionate advice.
Our attorneys at AutoAccident.com have the knowledge and experience with spinal cord injury cases and can help you recover maximum compensation for your damages.
Types of Spinal Cord InjuriesThere are two types of spinal cord injuries. They are:
- Contusion (bruising of the spinal cord)
- Compression (caused by pressure on the spinal cord)
Other types of injuries include lacerations and central cord syndrome. Severe SCI often causes paralysis and loss of sensation and reflex function below the point of injury, including autonomic activity such as breathing and other activities such as bowel and bladder control.
Other symptoms such as pain or sensitivity to stimuli, muscle spasms, and sexual dysfunction may develop over time. SCI patients are also prone to develop secondary medical problems, such as bladder infections, lung infections, and bedsores.
The video below presents an overview of a spinal cord injury.
Causes of Spinal Cord, Back & Neck InjuriesThe leading causes of SCI vary by age. Among persons under age 65, automobile and other motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause. Among persons over 65, falls cause most SCIs. Other causes include:
- Workplace accidents
- Diving accidents
- Electric shock
- Bullet or stab wounds
- Extreme twisting of the trunk
- Sports injuries (landing on the head)
Whatever caused the injury, if it involves another person's negligence, you may be entitled to pursue legal action.
Benefits of Working with a Spinal Cord Injury AttorneySpinal cord injuries can be severe and life-altering. Our Sacramento spinal cord injury attorneys understand that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get your medical bills paid and make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages. We will make sure the insurance company pays for any future treatment related to your injuries.
If you need legal assistance, our Sacramento injury attorneys can answer your questions, discuss your situation, and review the legal options available. Our spinal cord injury lawyers in Sacramento can also work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case on your behalf to ensure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.
Talk to a Sacramento Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer TodayIf you have suffered an SCI in an accident and would like to discuss your case with an experienced Sacramento spinal cord injury lawyer, contact our law firm today at (916) 921-6400 or (800) 404-5400. Our attorneys are available anytime to provide free, friendly advice on your legal options for recovery. You can also reach us online through our contact form.
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Editor's Note: This page has been updated for accuracy and relevancy. [cha 6.29.22]
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