Spinal Cord Injury
New Ulm Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer & Attorney
A spinal cord injury can be more than painful, it can cause permanent disability. Many who experience such injuries find themselves having surgery on top of surgery in order to rectify the damage. However, the damage is never completely done away with. There is always pain and a restriction in movement that prevents people with spinal cord injuries from being able to function normally. Almost all spinal cord injuries result in permanent disability.
About The Spine
The spine is the body’s muscular system’s central support and is responsible for protecting the spinal cord, which is a thick bundle of nerves that serves as the communication highways for the brain. The brain sends a signal and the nerves that make up the spinal cord send those messages to the different parts of the body.
Because these very important nerves run through the vertebrae in the spine, any injury to the backbone can be painful and most likely a life-changing event. That is why it is important to seek out the assistance of a spinal cord injury lawyer when your spine has been injured through no fault of your own.
Types Of Spinal Cord Injury
At Frentz and Frentz, we have the experience to handle virtually any spinal damage case. We will arrange expert testimonials, do all of the necessary research, and handle the litigation in your case. We will not leave a stone unturned so that you get the best possible result.
The cases we handle involve:
- Compression fracture
- Burst fracture
- Herniated disc
- Soft tissue injury
- Facet joint injuries
- Paraplegia
- Spinal stenosis
- Back injury
- Spinal fusion
- Laminectomy
And the list doesn’t stop there. There is also a lot of emotional pain and suffering that occurs. A person who was once able to operate normally becomes someone needing help doing some of life’s simple tasks.
Causes Of Spinal Cord Injury
The causes of spinal cord injury include:
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Sports injuries
- Work related incidents
Most spinal cord injuries are caused by collisions with motor vehicles. Individuals experience vertebrae fractures, whiplash, and paralysis. All of these are life changing events because of the damage they cause.
Seeking Compensation
When someone else is responsible for your spinal injury, it is important that they are held responsible for it. Although they may have dealt with the law in regards to how the accident occurred, such as in a drunk driving case, they should have to pay for the financial hardships that are being put upon you.
Being that spinal cord injuries are so complex, treatment must be given. Many times this treatment comes in the way of surgery in order to minimize pain and to maximize functionality. Still, the pain never completely goes away. In some cases it simply becomes worse. This results in many medical bills, days missed from work, and pain and suffering that compromises a person’s quality of life.
New Ulm Personal Injury Lawyer & Attorney
Luckily, you have aggressive and caring representation on your side to make sure a solid case is put together for you and that the compensation you need is secured. Call Frentz and Frentz at 507-345-4505 or toll free at 1-800-450-4505. We are so confident that we will win for you that we don’t get paid until you get paid.