Duluth Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Back and spinal cord injuries can occur in a variety of accidents. Most common are high-impact accidents that can damage or crush the spine. Some of the most notable causes of accidental spinal cord or severe back injuries include:

The spine, back and spinal cord are a complex network of muscles, ligaments, nerves and bone. Not all injuries can be repaired, especially if the spinal cord or nerves are extensively damaged. If the spinal cord is cut or the spine components are crushed, it can result in a permanent and catastrophic disability.

• Vehicle or motorcycle accidents
• Sports injuries
• Falls
• Surgical errors
• Crushing accidents

Disability Caused by Spine Injuries

Any permanent injury to the nerve roots or spinal cord can cause pain and loss of function in the body. A severed or crushed spinal cord can cause permanent paralysis to the body below where the injury occurred. Neck spinal cord injuries can result in the loss of the use of both the arms and the legs, or quadriplegia. Back and spinal cord injuries can cause paraplegia, or loss of the use of the legs. In addition, nerve or spinal cord damage can impact bladder, bowels and other organ function, including the reproductive system.

When a catastrophic injury accident results in spinal cord or back injuries, it can cause a permanent disability. The medical costs can be astronomical, and long-term care may be needed. If negligent actions caused the accident, it is important that victims and their families seek financial restitution through a back and spinal cord injury lawsuit.

If you are the victim of a severe back or spinal cord injury caused in a car wreck, workplace accident or a surgery gone wrong, contact us at Keith D. Leshine Attorney at Law, LLC in Duluth, GA, to talk to one of our legal team members today. We will schedule a free legal session to review your case and offer our legal advice on your options.