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Spinal Cord Injuries /
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 The physical and
emotional consequences from a spinal cord injury (SCI)
can be devastating. Loss of spinal cord function can
affect activities that are autonomous (e.g. breathing)
as well as thought-driven actions (e.g. driving). Both
motor and sensory functions may be lost.
According to the National
Spinal Cord Injury Association (NSCIA), over 40% of
spinal cord injuries result from motor vehicle accidents. (42%). Other causes
include violence (24%), falling (22%), or sports (8%).
The spinal cord does not
have to be cut for function to be lost. Most people
with spinal cord dysfunction still have their spinal
cord intact. Cord injuries are usually due to contusions
or bruising of the spinal cord or compression injuries
that place pressure on the cord.
When injury occurs and
for a time period following, the spinal cord swells.
Loss of function occurs below the level of the injury
and may be permanent or temporary. Much depends on the
severity of the injury.
Symptoms may include loss
of motor function, sensation or proprioception (the
sense of where the body is in space). The nerves
responsible for these functions transmit their messages
through the muscles, tendons, joints and other organs.
Destruction of sensory
nerve fibers may lead to loss of sensation such as
touch, pressure, and temperature. Reflexes may become
exaggerated, bladder and bowel control may be lost, even
the ability to breath normally may be compromised.
Paraplegia and
quadriplegia and other disabling spinal injuries are
among the most difficult from which to recover. The
physical consequences are huge and the changes required,
both physical and mental, are tremendous. The Klibaner
Law Firm will help you obtain payment of medical bills,
rehabilitation and retraining expenses as well as
compensation for the pain and suffering you’ve gone
through as well as compensation for permanent impairment.
If you or a loved one has
a spinal cord injury or paralysis due to an accident, we
want to hear from you. Fill out an online contact form
to have your case evaluated or call our office to set up
a free consultation. We will answer your questions and
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