Legal Representation for Spinal Cord Injury Claims

Building the Case for Spinal Cord Injury

What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury is damage to the central nervous system involving the spinal cord and nerves connecting the spinal cord to the rest of the body. The damage to the spinal cord has vast consequences. For example, the spinal nerves connecting with the spinal cord in the C2 vertebra travel to the head and neck. The nerves at L4 are specific to the muscles in the legs. Even minor nerve damage can cause numbness in a portion of the body or a limb such as a hand or finger. Nerve damage is not only painful, it can have devastating effects such as paralysis and even death.

How does a spinal cord injury occur? The spinal cord is surrounded by the vertebrae which are designed to protect the soft spinal cord from injury. When the vertebrae are compromised in an accident, bone fragments can put pressure on the spinal cord. The spinal cord can also be injured if the vertebrae are pushed or pulled out of alignment. Bulging or herniated discs also put pressure on the spinal cord causing severe pain and sometimes permanent disabilities. This is common in injuries due to motor vehicle accidents. It is also prevalent in on the job accidents that require heavy lifting.

What kinds of problems are associated with a spinal injury? Unfortunately, some folks never recover from a serious spine injury. Spine injuries can be treated by chiropractic care, physical therapy and massage. In cases where the disc is compromised these cases are generally addressed with surgical intervention and pain management. The road to recovery is long. Most serious spine injuries result in months of rehab and long term loss of income not to mention significant medical expenses.

How can the Law Office of M. R. Spikes help? We understand the problems you and your family face when confronted with such devastating and life changing injury. We understand that there will be many needs not readily apparent and we know how to assist you in recovering ALL your losses. We employ experts in many fields to assist us in presenting the total picture to the insurance company or jury to make sure that you receive the maximum amount for your injuries.

Call the Law Office of M. R. Spikes at 907-373-5404 or 1-866-737-5404 and let us help you through these difficult times. The call is free, the consultation is free, and we never get paid until you do.