At Coates Law Office, PLLC, we are dedicated to fighting for the rights of individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries and helping them obtain the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you deserve strong and compassionate legal representation. Let our personal injury attorneys in New Hampshire fight for your rights and help you navigate the path to recovery.
What is a Spinal Cord Injury?
The spinal cord is composed of bundles of nerves that relay impulses to and from the rest of the body. A spinal cord injury results when the bone and soft tissue surrounding the spinal cord become damaged. This damage can be caused by slips and falls, work-related injuries, and motor vehicle accidents, among other things.
Types of Spinal Cord Injuries
There are two primary types of spinal cord injuries:
- Complete – A complete spinal cord injury indicates a total loss of sensory and motor functions below the injury site. An incomplete spinal cord injury means that the spinal cord still has some ability to transmit messages to or from the brain, and some sensation and movement are possible below the point of injury.
- Incomplete – With an incomplete spinal cord injury, the location of a spinal cord injury determines which parts of the body are affected. An injury sustained near the top of the spine will cause more extensive damage. Damage to the spinal cord can result in muscle spasms, loss of bowel and bladder control, loss of sexual function, loss of sensation, increased risk of infections, and paralysis or immobility.
Treatment For a Spinal Cord Injury
To mitigate long-term effects, a spinal cord injury requires immediate medical attention. Injections of anti-inflammatory drugs may help to alleviate swelling and, in some cases, emergency surgery may be necessary.
Once you are stable, the rehabilitation process will begin. The purpose of rehabilitation is to help you become as independent as possible. Your new daily life may differ significantly from what you were accustomed to. The rehabilitation will prepare you for this by helping you learn to exercise, eat right, and use a wheelchair or other aids to perform your daily activities.
Damages Available to Victims of Spinal Cord Injuries in New Hampshire
Living with a spinal cord injury can be costly and difficult for both the victim and the victim’s family. Spinal cord injuries can be life-altering and, in some cases, fatal. Survivors of spinal cord injuries face a lifetime of physical therapy, home health care, or home modification due to disability.
If your spinal cord injury was caused by another person’s negligence, you may be eligible to receive compensation in a spinal cord injury lawsuit, and your lawyer may be able to help you recover damages for the following:
- Past and future medical expenses
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- And more
Additionally, your family may be able to recover wrongful death damages if your spinal cord injury ultimately results in your death.
Contact an Experienced New Hampshire Spinal Cord Injury Attorney at Coates Law Office, PLLC
If you or someone you love sustained a spinal cord injury in an accident in New Hampshire, you have a right to seek compensation for your damages. These injuries can be severe and require a lifetime of care and rehabilitation.
For a free initial consultation, contact the Coates Law Office online or call our offices today at (603) 262-5766. Let us help you recover the compensation you and your family need.