Spinal cord injuries happen when a blow or other physical trauma impacts the spinal cord, preventing it from carrying nerve impulses between the brain and the rest of the body. Because the spinal cord is a primary source of nerve impulses, any damage or injury has the potential to affect numerous physical functions throughout the entire body.
Back injuries can include spinal cord damage, as well as other ailments including slipped discs and soft tissue damage. While back injuries that don't involve spinal cord damage or broken bones may not seem as serious, they can result in permanent problems, including chronic pain.
If your back or spine injuries were caused by another person's negligence, call Michigan Injury Lawyers at (888) 454-0801, or contact us online for an evaluation of your claim. If there is no recovery in your case, there is no fee for our services.
Michigan Injury Lawyers in Michigan is a full service law firm with a team of knowledgeable personal injury attorneys who are committed to obtaining the best possible financial results for our clients. Our back injury attorneys have extensive experience in spinal cord and back injury claims.
Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Injury Lawyers represents clients across Michigan, including Macomb County, Oakland County, Warren, Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, St. Clair Shores, Mount Clemens, Utica, Roseville, Troy, Farmington Hills, Waterford, Southfield, Pontiac, Birmingham Michigan, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills.
More About Spinal Cord Damage
Spinal cord damage is almost always considered very serious because the complications from a spinal cord injury have such a tremendous impact on the victim's health and normal bodily functions. The loss of movement and independence has a direct impact on the victim's quality of life, ability to earn an income, and even family relationships. For that reason, it is often said that spinal cord injuries affect an entire family, not just the victim.
Some of the more common complications of spinal cord damage include:
- Lost or reduced mobility
- Respiratory and heart problems
- Bladder / bowel dysfunction
- Sores
- Urinary tract infections
- Spasticity; and
- Scoliosis.
Because spinal cord damage is typically permanent, significant medical expenses are often involved. If you or a loved one suffer from a spinal cord injury, it's important to determine what caused your injury. If negligence was to blame, legal action is often the best option for securing the compensation necessary to pay for quality medical care and protect your family's future.
In Michigan, the law generally allows victims of spinal cord and back injury to file claims within two years after the discovery of an injury or condition. An extended time is permitted in some circumstances. If you or a family member were injured by the actions of a doctor or other health care professional, it's important to talk as soon as possible to an experienced attorney to understand your legal rights and options.
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Michigan Injury Lawyers represents victims and their families who were hurt by a serious spinal cord or back injury. We have helped many victims in Michigan recover what was rightfully theirs. We can help you and your family too.
The back injury attorneys at Michigan Injury Lawyers are committed to each and every client. Our spinal cord injury attorneys provide customized representation and personalized attention. Since our back injury attorneys focus on litigation, we thoroughly prepare your case for expert representation at the settlement table or in the courtroom.
Call Michigan Injury Lawyers at (888) 454-0801, or contact us online for an evaluation of your claim. If there is no recovery in your case, there is no fee for our services.