Personal Injury Law

Paraplegic, Quadriplegic And Paralysis Injury Lawyers

Personal Injury Law

Paralysis Injury Lawyers

A serious injury to your spinal cord could leave you fully or partially paralyzed for life. With your ability to earn an income completely or significantly curbed, Canadian Law gives you the right to seek compensation to cover your medical care, rehabilitation and the purchase of assistive devices and our Paralysis Claim lawyers will guide you through your difficult road to justice and recovery.

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What are the common causes of spinal cord injuries?

Even though the spinal cord is protected within the vertebral column, certain injuries during vehicle accidents, sports injuries, slips and falls might unfortunately cause permanent damage to it resulting in full or partial paralysis. The three main causes of spinal cord injuries in Canada are motor accidents, gunshot injuries and falls.

Sometimes, the injury to the spinal cord might even be caused by diseases like cancer, arthritis, infections, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). For the paralysis claim cases, we will be focusing on spinal cord injuries resulting from trauma.

What are the types of paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries?

Depending on the nature and location of the injury to the spinal cord, the type of paralysis inflicted on the body will fall under one of the following categories:

Paraplegia

Paraplegia refers to the paralysis of the lower part of your body. If the injury to the spinal cord was caused in the lumbar, sacral or thoracic regions, it is likely to result in the paralysis of the pelvis, legs and all or parts of the spine.

Quadriplegia

Tetraplegia or Quadriplegia refers to the paralysis of all the limbs, pelvis and trunk. In simple terms, the patient is paralyzed from the neck down. Even the bladder and the bowel functioning might be affected. In some cases, the patient might find it difficult to breathe. An injury to the neck region of the spinal cord, typically between the first and the fourth vertebrae, often results in this type of severe paralysis.

What are the health complications arising from spinal cord injuries?

Blood clots

With the immobility brought on by the paralysis, the patient is at a higher risk of developing blood clots. In a body that has become completely or partially immobile, the blood tends to pool and clot. The risk is higher in the case of obese patients or smokers. To prevent such blood clots, the patients are often prescribed special medications.

Bedsores

The paralyzed patient, if left unattended, will be lying or sitting down in the same position for many days altogether. This constant pressure on the skin can lead to tissue damage resulting in bedsores. It is important that there should be regular inspection of the patient to make sure that any cuts or sores are detected early on and treated promptly. It is the responsibility of the caregiver to make sure that the position of the patient is changed frequently to prevent this.

Spasms

Uncontrolled reflex movements, especially limb movements, in paralyzed patients are known as spasms. With the nerves unable to control the movement of the paralyzed muscles, such random twitches are likely to happen from time to time.

Urinary and bowel problems

Often, the paralyzed patient will lose muscle control of their urinary and bowel functions. Catheters and special medications are used to help the patient with this problem.

Why opt for our Paralysis Lawyers to help you with the spinal cord injury claims?

The paralyzed patient will require round-the-clock care and help with everything including bathing, feeding and getting dressed. They will also require both medical and therapeutic care regularly. The monetary costs of such round-the-clock care are huge, and everything depends on you obtaining the best Paralysis Claim lawyers to fight for you in the courts.

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At Nanda and Associates Lawyers, our Personal Injury Lawyers understand the stakes involved and will fight to get the best compensation package for you that will cover the expensive medical care you require.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scope of the compensation claims in case of spinal cord injuries?

Spinal cord injuries are truly life-changing. The survivor will require lifelong medical attention and assistance, which will be very expensive and unavoidable. He will need regular doctor visits, therapy, rehabilitation, custom-made assistive devices and assistance with rehabilitation.

They also need to make modifications to their home and their vehicles to make them accessible in their present condition. With the patient’s ability to earn completely gone, all of these expenses will have to be funded by compensation or insurance claims.

How important is the testimony from medical experts in such cases?

In this case, the testimony and opinion of the medical experts will play a significant role. With the help of medical documents and records, they can make a convincing case about the effects of the injury on the spinal cord and the extent of the care required. They will also testify to the physical limitations the patient is under because of the injury.

What are the Statute of limitations applicable to spinal cord injury claims?

As with any other personal injury claim, the time limit in the case of spinal cord injuries is also two years. But it is best to consult our paralysis claim lawyers to confirm this for your province and file the claim as soon as possible.

What if the accident which caused the injury was partially my fault?

There are cases where the exact cause of the accident might be difficult to establish and the responsibility cannot be pinned solely on the defendant. There have also been cases where the plaintiff bore at least part of the blame for causing the accident in the first place. In such cases, you may still expect to be compensated at least partially for the injuries sustained during the accident.

What to do if you cannot afford to hire a lawyer?

It is understandable that with all these medical expenses piling up, you might not be in a position to pay for the legal representation. In such cases, you may opt for the contingency fee option where the legal team will get paid only if you win the claim.