Effects of Spine Injuries

The effects of a spinal cord injury vary with the type of injury and its extent. When a spinal cord injury is complete, no motor or nervous function exists in the areas of the body governed by areas of the spinal cord below (distal to) the site of injury. When a spinal cord injury is incomplete, some sensation or function exists in the affected part of the body.

In some cases of incomplete injury, some spinal cord injury rehabilitation and remediation may be possible through the use of surgery, medication, and therapy. In addition, there is always the hope of future medical advancements in spinal cord injury treatment techniques.

Living With A Spinal Cord Injury

The effects of spinal cord injury can include (among others):

• Paralysis and loss of motor function
• Loss of nerve sensation
• Chronic pain
• Cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat
• Loss of bladder and bowel function
• Loss of sexual function
• Psychological effects including depression and anxiety

With the proper financial resources, the lives of persons who have suffered spinal cord injuries can see remarkable improvements. The provision of long-term care, home healthcare services, and vocational rehabilitation can make an injured person's life more comfortable and meaningful. Full compensation can help provide for alternative sources of employment and satisfaction to make up for those that have been lost. At The Helmy Law Firm, we have dedicated our practice to helping people who have suffered spinal cord injuries and other serious personal injuries move forward after their injuries, to help them lead lives that are as full and enjoyable as possible.

Making Clients' Lives Easier

In the case of a quadriplegic young parent, how can you put a value on the loss of the ability to hold a child? To play a musical instrument? To maintain a clean and healthy home? To contribute to a child's physical and emotional development?

At The Helmy Law Firm, we look at the totality of the individual's situation to ensure that we seek complete and full compensation. There may be alternative activities the person can pursue, or a new vocation that can provide both a livelihood and source of personal satisfaction. However, accessing vocational rehabilitation alternatives and solving long-term care planning issues usually requires significant financial resources.

We carefully analyze each client's situation to look for ways to make the life of an individual dealing with a spinal cord injury easier, and to uncover all possible sources of compensation.

At The Helmy Law Firm, our accomplished trial attorney seeks financial compensation for our clients' losses and pain and suffering. In cases involving spinal cord injury, our overriding goal is to maximize your recovery in order to permit optimal rehabilitation, recovery, and restoration of your quality of life.

For a free consultation with a lawyer at The Helmy Law Firm, please call 866-830-2437, or contact us online.

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