A paralyzing injury can have a devastating impact on anyone’s life. Whether the injury was a result of a car accident, slip and fall, or other form of accident, the lifetime medical expenses and mental and emotional strain can be overwhelming. If you or a family member is a victim of an accident that resulted in paralysis, our catastrophic injury attorneys could help you file a lawsuit to receive compensation for your injuries or loss to maintain medical expenses, as well as damages from pain and suffering. Those suffering from quadriplegic and paraplegic conditions as a result of someone else’s negligence may be eligible for this compensation. Reach out to our dedicated Lake Charles paralysis injury lawyers for help today.
Damage to the spinal cord can result in either full or partial loss of motor control and sensation of the body. In cases of paraplegia, victims are left in a paralyzed state from the waist down. While in cases of quadriplegia, victims are left in a paralyzed state from the shoulders down or all four limbs. Damage to the spinal cord can result in numerous permanent and serious health difficulties for victims. Everything from breathing, body temperature, and overall motor functions is controlled by the spinal cord.
An injury to the spine is generally a result of some type of blunt trauma or blow to the spine that caused a devastating impact. Common causes are the following:
Due to a spinal cord injury being a life-changing injury, the extent of a money-based award generally goes above and beyond reimbursements for medical expenses. Compensation will generally consist of ongoing healthcare and rehabilitation, the cost of assistive devices like wheelchairs, and modifications to the victim’s home to accommodate new needs, such as access ramps or stair lifts.
At Baggett McCall, we have years of experience in representing clients who suffer from quadriplegia or paraplegia as a result of an accident caused by the negligence of another party. If you have been involved in an accident that has resulted in your being left a quadriplegic or paraplegic, reach out to Baggett McCall, LLC online for a free consultation, or call 337-478-8888 or 1-800-New-Claim (639-5246) now to speak directly with an experienced Lake Charles paralysis injury lawyer. Choose your lawyer carefully. Contact Baggett McCall today.
