Spinal Cord Injury Claims (Pain, Paralysis & Back Injuries)

Spine Injury Treatments & Recovery

Spine injuries can be heartbreaking for both the victim and their family - and often result in a devastating lifelong impact. They can result in a life-altering disability, loss of work, mobility problems, and other painful complications.

Even though modern medicine continues to develop new spine injury treatment options, doctors are still largely unable to reverse damage to the spinal cord.

If the damage to the nerves is minimal, a partial recovery is possible -- restoring the ability to walk with assistance and recover some basic motor functions. Our spine injury lawyers have unique experience with the health implications and understand how to litigate these complex cases. We know how critical recovering full compensation is for our clients.

In these cases the future decides the number: whether the injury is complete or incomplete, and what a lifetime of care will cost. Our guide to the average spinal cord injury settlement breaks down both.

Spine injury symptoms can include:

• Pressure that feels as if it is building in the back, head, or neck
• Excruciating back pain
• Dizziness
• Sudden loss of consciousness
• Loss of feeling in extremities
• Loss of bladder or bowel control
• Extreme clumsiness or weakness, or loss of movement in any body part
• Difficulty breathing
• Torso or neck positioned unnaturally

The vast majority of spinal injuries cause permanent disability and in result in complete immobility for life. A successful personal injury lawsuit can help relieve the financial burdens faced for proper treatment and secure the money your family needs.

The spinal column itself is made up of 31 different bones, known as vertebrae. These are broken down into 5 regions of bones, from top to bottom as follows: cervical vertebrae (7), thoracic vertebrae (12), lumbar vertebrae (5), sacral vertebrae (5), and fused coccygeal vertebrae (2).

A total loss of sensation below the point of the injured vertebrae (paralysis) is typically suffered.

Cervical spine injury symptoms can include full quadriplegia, weakness in the arms and legs, and paralysis of lower or upper limbs.

Lumbar spine injuries can result in a paralysis of the lower extremities (paraplegia) and with injuries higher on the spinal column a paralysis of both the arms and legs can occur (quadriplegia or tetraplegia) depending on the extent of damage.

When the injury was caused by the negligence of another party, it only compounds the injustice.

The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimates that between 12,000 and 20,000 new cases of spinal column injuries occur each year.

Filing a spinal cord lawsuit claim against the party that caused your injury can't turn back time and reverse what happened, but it can help hold those responsible accountable and provide financial relief.

Discuss your case with our spinal cord injury attorney to review your legal options.

Our attorneys have a unique history of successfully litigating on behalf of clients with spinal cord injuries.

 

 

Is a Herniated Disc a Spinal Cord Injury?

A herniated disc is a spine injury, but a severe case can cause injury to the spinal cord and nerves.

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc pushes out and compresses nearby nerves.

While the spinal cord itself is not usually damaged, the pressure can cause pain, numbness, weakness, and loss of function.

In severe cases, untreated disc herniation can lead to permanent nerve injury and long-term disability.

Herniated discs are one of the most common back injuries caused by sudden trauma.

Our law firm routinely represents injury victims suffering disc herniations that lead to chronic pain, nerve damage, missed work, and long-term treatment needs.

Accidents and personal injury cases that commonly cause herniated discs for our clients include:

• Car accidents and rear-end collisions
• Truck and commercial vehicle crashes
• Motorcycle accidents
• Construction and workplace accidents
• Slip and fall injuries
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
• Heavy lifting and equipment accidents

Insurers often try to avoid responsibility by blaming spinal injuries on prior conditions or age instead of the traumatic event. Our legal team knows how to construct strong counterarguments and prove your injuries are accident-related.

Spinal Stenosis Lawsuits

What is spinal stenosis?

Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spinal canal narrows and puts pressure on the spinal cord or nerves.

It is often caused by trauma, herniated discs, fractures, or degenerative changes worsened by accidents.

Symptoms include back pain, numbness, weakness, and difficulty walking.

When spinal stenosis results from negligence or an accident, victims may pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for medical care, lost income, and long-term disability.

Settlement value depends on severity, need for surgery, permanent impairment, and impact on the ability to work.

Common Causes of Spinal Stenosis

• Traumatic injury from car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Spinal fractures or compression injuries
• Degenerative disc disease or arthritis
• Thickened ligaments from repetitive stress or injury
• Tumors or abnormal spinal growths

A common defense tactic is for insurers to claim the injury was caused by pre-existing degeneration, spinal issues, or normal age-related changes rather than the accident. Our experienced legal team knows exactly how to counter these areguments and what evidence is needed to validate your claim.

Types of Paralysis from Spinal Cord Injury

Determining the type of car accident you have been involved in is of immediate interest to your lawyer, because of common fact patterns associated with each classification. Different types of crashes result in common injuries and potential causes, and can present a starting point for the investigation and claim process.

While every time a vehicle crashes is unique, they tend to follow certain fact patterns. The following accident types typically represent the majority of cases our lawyers handle.

Paraplegia

Paralysis affecting the lower body, including both legs. It typically results from injuries to the thoracic or lumbar spine. Recovery focuses on long-term physical therapy, mobility training, and assistive devices, with ongoing care to prevent complications like pressure sores and infections. Securing maximum compensation helps fund lifelong therapy, mobility equipment, and ongoing medical care.

Quadriplegia

Paralysis affecting both arms and both legs. It is caused by injury to the cervical spine and often impacts breathing and hand function. Requires extensive medical care, including respiratory support, intensive rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, and often lifelong assistance with daily activities. Full financial recovery is critical to cover intensive treatment, adaptive technology, and permanent caregiving needs.

Triplegia

Paralysis affecting three limbs, usually both legs and one arm, caused by incomplete spinal cord injury. Treatment involves targeted rehabilitation to maximize remaining limb function, specialized therapy, and assistive technology to maintain independence. Compensation must account for extended rehabilitation, assistive devices, and continued medical supervision.

Hemiplegia

Paralysis on one side of the body, affecting one arm and one leg. It can result from spinal cord trauma or associated brain injury. Recovery centers on physical and occupational therapy to restore movement, improve coordination, and adapt to lasting motor deficits. Proper recovery depends on securing compensation for long-term therapy, retraining, and follow-up care.

Incomplete Paralysis

Partial loss of movement or sensation below the injury level, where some nerve function remains. Care focuses on aggressive rehabilitation, pain management, and neurological therapy to improve function and prevent further nerve damage. Sufficient compensation ensures access to prolonged rehabilitation, pain management, and neurological treatment.