Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney in the San Fernando Valley
SFV Personal Injury Lawyer - (818) 783-8446
Looking for an attorney for a spinal cord injury case in the San Fernando
Valley or anywhere else in Southern California? The back and spinal cord
are very sensitive and they are crucial for mobility and every basic human
function. Not very many people are actually familiar with what the spinal
cord is and what its primary purpose is. The spinal cord runs all the
way up the middle of your back up to your brain. It is comprised of countless
nerves and it is used to help send messages to and from the brain and
the rest of the body.
When someone takes a serious blow to the spine and they dislocate or damage
one of their vertebrae, the spinal cord could be at risk for injury. In
minor cases, the spinal cord is torn or compressed, but in more severe
cases the cord is severed completely. When this happens, the victim runs
the risk of being paralyzed from the point of injury down. With any spinal
cord injury, it is vital that the victim seeks immediate medical attention
and treatment. If a spinal cord injury goes untreated for too long, it
could get worse and the result could be permanent and
catastrophic. In many cases, spinal cord injury victims are required to wear a special
brace in order to keep the spine stable and aligned. Other times, surgery
is required. Long term treatment usually consists of physical therapy,
rehabilitation and medication to keep you comfortable.
Call us today to
schedule your free consultation!
Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury
With a serious spinal cord injury, it could seem impossible to do even
the simplest daily task. Talk to your doctor about mobility aids and other
devices that could help you with these daily struggles. If you or a loved
one has suffered a spinal cord injury at the fault of another, you deserve
to be fairly compensated for any damages. Our San Fernando Valley injury
attorney can assist you in seeking restitution for the physical, financial,
emotional and mental hardships that you have had to face. Let our premier
personal injury law firm help you through this difficult time. We can assist you through
every stage of your case and we will not agree to a settlement that is
lower than what you deserve.
Symptoms of a Spinal Cord Injury
The side effects of this injury could vary depending on where the spinal
cord was damaged and the level of severity. If the spinal cord was severed
completely, the symptoms will, of course, be much more obvious. Some commons
signs of a spinal cord injury include:
- Mobility and function of the upper body but no movement below the injury
(Partial paralysis)
- Feelings of severe weakness
- Loss of muscle functioning
- Loss of sensation in the lower body
- Loss of control of the bladder and bowel movements
- Inability to perform normal sexual functions
- A difficulty in breathing (this could lead to the use of a ventilator or
an oxygen machine)
If you or someone you love has been in accident and are now experiencing
any of these symptoms, please be sure to seek emergency medical attention.
Searching for a lawyer for a spinal cord injury case in the San Fernando Valley?
Here at the Law Offices of Joel Parker, I believe that it is your job to
get better while I handle everything else. My firm has been assisting
personal injury victims and their families in the San Fernando Valley
as well as throughout Southern California for 40 years. With over
$65 million recovered for the injured, you can feel confident knowing that your case rests in
good hands.
Contact my firm today to receive your free and confidential consultation by calling (818)
783-8446 .