Spine Injuries and Paraplegia

Any accident that causes injury to the neck or back could lead to permanent spinal damage. Auto accidents, swimming pool accidents, and construction accidents are just some of the possible causes of a debilitating spine injury. The spine is one of the key parts of the central nervous system, so if it is damaged, it could severely limit a person’s ability to control his or her body. Tragically, trauma to the spine is often not treatable.

What is Paraplegia?

Paraplegia is one of the many conditions that a patient may experience after a spinal cord injury. It occurs when a person’s spinal cord is damaged below the first thoracic spinal nerve. An injury above this area typically results in a more severe condition known as quadriplegia. Paraplegia involves the paralysis of the legs and the lower part of the body. Many people who are afflicted with paraplegia are not able to walk at all and must use wheelchairs for mobility.

Seeking Damages

Those who have been rendered paraplegic because of an accident may be able to pursue legal recourse for their injury and resulting disability. If you believe that someone else’s negligence caused your accident, that person or entity may be held legally liable in court and may be ordered to compensate you for your accident-related costs.

While no amount of money can make up for an accident, compensation can help to pay for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other costs to ease the financial burden of your accident. Our Chicago spinal injury lawyers are prepared to handle your personal injury case so that you can focus on adjusting and recovering from your injury as much as possible.

Contact Us

The Chicago spinal injury attorneys of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C., represent injured individuals and their families to help them recover compensation for their losses. To learn more, contact us today by calling 312-466-8200.