Below is a brief discussion of spinal cord injuries that may occur from a personal injury accident or medical malpractice.
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What can cause a spinal cord injury?
Almost any type personal injury accident can cause a spinal cord injury. Examples include: medical malpractice; car accidents; truck accidents; drunk driver accidents; dog bite attacks; nursing home abuse; child abuse and neglect; work accidents; construction accidents; oil and gas rig accidents; dangerous premises; and defective products.
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What are some symptoms of spinal cord injury?
Symptoms include: loss of feeling, continuous tingling; hand/arm/leg weakness; limited range of motion; inability to walk or stand for normal lengths of time; nerve impairment, sciatica, radiation pain from back to legs or arms; inability to work or sleep; paralysis, quadriplegia; and paraplegia.
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What is a spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord (long tube that is bundled with nerves and cells) from outside trauma that leads to neurological problems. This type of injury prevents the spinal cord from carrying messages between the brain and human body that allow you to feel, move, and touch things.
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What should one do if they suffer a spinal cord injury from an accident?
You should contact a personal injury attorney. You should get immediate medical attention and follow your doctor's instructions. If injured at work, report the accident to your employer. If possible, take pictures of the accident scene and your injuries. You also need to get the names and telephone numbers of any witnesses and keep a journal that describes your non-visual injuries such as pain or numbness.
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What if an insurance company calls me about my spinal cord injury?
Before speaking to the insurance company or giving a statement, you need to contact a personal injury attorney. You should not sign any insurance company documents or allow them access to your medical records before you speak to an attorney.
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