Local Law Firms Home > Workers' Compensation Work Injury Law Overview > Spinal Cord Injuries Spinal cord injuries may result from injuries such as a fall or a car accident. Spinal cord injuries are very serious because they can lead to long-term debilitating health issues. Spinal cord injuries may require immediate medical attention and should be taken very seriously. Even mild spinal cord injuries may result in long-term pain and discomfort. Spinal cord injuries may involve the discs or vertebrae that make up your make bone. Have you or someone you love suffered a spinal cord injury from a work-related accident? Our workers’ compensation lawyers can help you or your loved one receive medical and income benefits through workers’ compensation. Most common causes of spinal cord injuries in order:
Spinal cord injuries often result from a blow to the back that causes either fractures or dislocated the vertebrae. Some spinal cord injuries may result in torn cord tissue, which may place pressure on the nerves, causing pain. This may cause long-term pain and difficulties. In severe spinal cord injuries, the spinal cord may be completely torn through. This type of injury may result in paralysis. The severity of the paralysis will be dependant on where the spinal cord injury was located in the back. Some spinal cord injury victims may be paralyzed from the waist down, while others may be paralyzed from the neck down. The possible medical treatments for a spinal cord injury are sometimes limited due to the nature of the injury. However, the sooner medical attention is received, the more options the doctors will have in treating the injury. For example, a steroid drug called methylprednisolone has been found to reduce the damage to nerve cells caused by a spinal cord injury. However, it is only effective if it is administered within the first eight hours of the injury occurring. Treatment may also involve long-term pain management and physical therapy. Workers’ compensation medical benefits may cover the medical costs associated with a work-related spinal cord injury. Have you or someone you care about suffered a work-related spinal cord injury? Our workers’ compensation lawyers may be able to help you get the compensation you need. Contact a lawyer in your area to get started.
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