Spinal cord injuries may occur when a sudden impact dislocates or fractures the spine or vertebra and can have short- or long-term effects, depending on the site of impact. The results of spinal damage could range from minimal cognitive changes to life-altering paralysis. Our attorneys understand that these catastrophic injuries can have disastrous effects on your physical, mental, and emotional health. You or your loved one are probably dealing with substantial pain, and you may be wondering how you will pay for the extensive medical care and outrageous bills. If another individual’s negligent actions caused you or someone you love to suffer otherwise avoidable backbone damage, contact our Dayton spinal cord injury lawyers to begin your claim.
Causes and Symptoms of Spinal Injuries
Many accidents can cause damage to the spinal cord. No matter how they occur, however, virtually all spinal injuries require a long road to recovery. Actionable causes of spinal cord injuries include:- Surgical errors or medical malpractice
- Construction or other workplace accidents
- Auto collisions
- Motorcycle crashes
- Pedestrian-related accidents
- Recreational boating wrecks
- Swimming pool mishaps
- Assaults or other acts of violence
Symptoms of Spinal Damage
Back injury symptoms are not always obvious. Examples of the ways this damage can manifest include:- Loss of voluntary muscle movement
- Trouble breathing
- Lack of feeling in arms, legs, or chest
- Difficulty controlling bowels or bladder
