San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

Severe spinal cord injuries can result in paraplegia, quadriplegia or full body paralysis. Paraplegia is when a person’s lower extremities’ motor and/or sensory functions are impaired. Quadriplegia is the paralysis of all four limbs, but may not be total paralysis. Spinal cord injuries depend on the location of the injury and the severity of the injury. The location of the injury may affect the amount of paralysis. For example, if the injury occurs closer to the neck, there may be paralysis of the limbs, as well as problems breathing. However, if the injury occurs in the lower part of the spine, then there may be paralysis to the lower extremities and may not affect the upper body.

So what is the spinal cord? The spinal cord is part of the central nervous system and extends from the brain. It is protected by the vertebral column, which is made up of 24 vertebrae, the sacrum, intervertebral discs and coccyx. These vertebral bones can shatter, and puncture the spinal cord. This is one among several ways to damage the spinal cord. Car accidents are also a common way to damage the spinal cord. Often times victims of spinal cord injuries can lose feeling in certain parts of their bodies.

If you or a family member has suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of an accident, please call Greenberg & Rudman LLP now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our experienced attorneys. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. We do not have the power to undo an injury or bring back a loved one, but we can help you seek compensation. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information about spinal cord injuries.

Want more information on spinal cord injuries? Read Part II: CAR ACCIDENTS MOST COMMON CAUSE OF SPINAL CORD INJURIES (Part 2 of 2)