Folsom Paralysis Lawyer

What Is Paralysis?

Paralysis is the inability to make voluntary movements of muscles and limbs resulting from spinal cord injuries and nerve damage. Approximately 1 in 50 Americans suffer from some form of paralysis. The different severities of paralysis vary between individuals depending on where the injury causes nerve damage. This can result in complete or partial paralysis and right or left-sided paralysis. Different types of paralysis conditions:

• Monoplegia: One limb on the body is paralyzed. 
• Hemiplegia: One-half of the body is affected and paralyzed on one side.
• Paraplegia: Both legs are affected by paralysis. 
• Quadriplegia: Both arms and legs are affected by paralysis. 

Living with paralysis is serious and generally results from extreme events such as car accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, brain injuries, and other events. With a reliable lawyer that knows the law and understands your case, you’ll go through the personal injury claim process without worry. 

Common Accidents Resulting in Paralysis 

Many different kinds of events can cause paralysis. Some are unavoidable, such as congenital disabilities and cerebral palsy. However, auto accidents, spinal cord injuries, slip and falls, and other types of accidents may also make someone paralyzed. When you’ve been involved in an accident due to another person’s wrongdoing and fault, you can file a personal injury claim to seek the compensation you deserve. Here are some common incidents that can cause paralysis: 

• Severe auto accidents 
• Motorcycle and bicycle accidents 
• Stroke 
• Surgery complications
• Traumatic brain injury 
• Spinal cord injury 
• Severe water park injuries/accidents 
• Slip and falls 
• Violence 
• Other severe accidents 

Paralysis can result from many different events, but the main factor in paralysis is nerve damage and spinal cord injury. The site where the injury occurs in the spinal cord determines which body areas are affected. Living with paralysis, both partial and complete, causes many changes to the injured person’s body and daily life. 

What Are the Symptoms of Paralysis?

The symptoms of paralysis vary, and every personal injury case is different. Recovery times for traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries also vary. The signs and symptoms from the accident can change throughout the recovery period. However, paralysis is most often permanent, and the affected body parts suffer damage. Here are some common symptoms of paralysis:

• Loss of sensation in affected areas
• Loss of feeling and muscle control 
• Muscle cramps 
• Numbness and tingling in limbs 
• Difficulty coping with new state of living 
• Mental health issues associated with being paralyzed

The symptoms of paralysis are not limited to physical changes in body function and mobility. Many face difficulty with their recovery and new way of life because of paralysis. The effects are long-term and affect many areas of the injured person’s life. At the Law offices of JG Winter, our attorney understands your injuries and the difficulties that result from becoming paralyzed due to another’s negligence and wrongdoing. 

The Impact of Paralysis Is Long-Term 

Living with paralysis, many victims see the struggles and the effects of their injuries throughout the years following their accident. Catastrophic injuries lead to changes in a person’s daily life, add to the need for medical costs and treatment, and affect their overall quality of life. 

Long-Term Effects of Living with Paralysis

Whether complete or partial paralysis, there is limited movement below the level of the injury on the spinal cord. The long-term effects of paralysis go beyond physical limitations. Paralyzed individuals have doctor’s appointments, costly treatments, costly medical equipment, health insurance costs, mental health challenges, job loss, and work limitations, among other needs while living with paralysis. 

Complications of Paralysis 

In addition to long-term changes and effects of living with paralysis, unfortunately, many people also face health complications related to paralysis. This can range from physical symptoms to health changes resulting in fatalities, and seeking an experienced legal team that understands the severity and extent of the injuries and damages in your case. Some common health complications associated with paralysis may include:

• Loss of muscle mass 
• Changes in skin conditions 
• Infections 
• Issues with cardiovascular function 
• Issues with respiratory function 
• Loss of bladder control 
• Complications with sexual function 

While none of these complications are guaranteed by any means, having adequate medical care for ongoing check ups will help monitor and potentially prevent these complications.

How a Lawyer Can Help Your Case 

At the Law offices of JG Winter, our attorney understands the severe and unfortunate events that lead many to become paralyzed. A qualified legal team can help you receive compensation valued for the injuries and trauma you have faced as a result of another’s negligence. We understand the law and need for a successful personal injury case. Here are some benefits of hiring a professional attorney: 

• Legal teams help you make the best decisions. 
• Attorneys support your case and defend you throughout your recovery. 
• Attorneys know and understand personal injury cases.
• Lawyers help you gain compensation for medical costs, losses, and future needs. 
• Lawyers know the extent of your injuries and damages and how to value them.