Denver Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

The spinal cord is a conduit through which the brain sends signals to the rest of the body. These signals allow movement in the arms and legs and help with breathing and bladder function, among other movements. When these signals are interrupted due to a spinal cord injury, it can have serious, life-changing effects.

According to the Mayo Clinic, two factors define the nature of a spinal cord injury: The area on the body where the injury occurred and the severity of the injury itself.

There are two types of spinal cord injuries: complete and incomplete.

• An incomplete spinal cord injury means some feeling and movement control are present.
• A complete spinal cord injury involves a complete loss of ability to control movement below the injury.

This loss of feeling and movement control is commonly known as paralysis. Paralysis is often described in two main ways:

• Tetraplegia, also known as quadraplegia, refers to loss of feeling and movement control in the arms, legs, and torso
• Paraplegia affects the legs and torso but not the arms

The nature of spinal cord injuries can vary, and therefore, treatment plans, outcomes, and the need for continuing care are also unique for each individual.

While every SCI is different, some common symptoms include:

• Loss of movement
• Loss of or change in sensation, including the ability to perceive hot and cold
• Loss of ladder or bowel control
• Changes in sexual function
• Breathing issues
• Spasms or exaggerated reflex symptoms

It’s important to work with medical professionals to go over symptoms and receive a diagnosis for the type of SCI you or your loved one experienced.

Following, are the most common causes of SCIs, according to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center:

• Motor vehicle accidents, including cars, semi trucks, and motorcycles
• Falls
• Acts of violence
• Sports and recreation injuries
• Diseases such as cancer, arthritis, and osteoporosis

If you or your loved one were injured due to the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury and continued care. Compensation depends on various factors, including the nature of your injury and the extent of the documentation of your care by medical professionals.

If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, it is important to find the right legal support. At Shafner Injury Law, you are not a statistic or a case number. Our attorneys will listen to your story with compassion and apply decades of experience to offer clear guidance for your next steps.

Monetary compensation won’t return things to the way they were before the injury, but it can provide a way forward. At Shafner Injury Law, we have successfully recovered millions of dollars for victims of spinal cord injuries, and we want to help you or your injured loved one, too.

For a free consultation, call Shafner Injury Law at (303) 796-0555 or fill out the Case Form below.

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