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Oakland Spinal Cord Injury
Damage to the spinal cord and spinal column can lead to everything from total paralysis to minor but inconvenient injuries. From whiplash injuries to severe back accidents; it may be in your best interests to educate yourself about Oakland spinal cord injuries.
Injuries to the neck
Cervical injuries (neck injuries) can lead to symptoms on either or both sides of the body. Someone who has suffered severe neck injuries may have difficulty breathing, lose control of their bowels, experience numbness in parts of their body, and may also experience weakness and paralysis, including incontinence and spasms of the bladder.
Chest level injuries (thoracic)
If someone suffers a spinal cord injury at the chest level, they can suffer many of the symptoms discussed above, and may also have problems regulating their body temperature and blood pressure.
Spinal cord injuries to the lower back (lumbar region)
Depending on how and where the spinal cord injury occurred, a person may lose feeling, sensation, and mobility in their legs. They may also experience weakness, changes in sensation, pain, numbness, and spasticity.
A variety of tests can determine the extent of the Oakland spinal cord injury
Physicians may use a variety of tests to isolate the damage to the spinal cord. These can include X-rays, CAT scans, MRIs, somatosensory evoked potential tests (SSEP), and a special kind of a dye injected X-ray called a myelogram.
How does someone recover from an Oakland spinal cord injury accident?
Treatment for a spinal cord injury depends on the nature and extent of the injury. In some cases, surgery may be recommended to extract bone fragments, brace the spine, fuse bones that are broken, and extract fluid that might be pressing against the neural tissue in the spinal cord. Medications, such as corticosteroids, can help to limit the swelling. Physical therapy, spinal traction, bed rest, and rehabilitation can all be used to help a victim regain functionality after an accident injuries their spinal cord.
How to hold someone accountable for your Oakland spinal cord injury?
The Oakland spinal cord injury lawyers at Estey & Bomberger, LLP, can provide a free case evaluation of your spinal cord injury to help you determine the best course of action. Connect with the legal team at Estey & Bomberger, LLP today for a consultation at 800-610-1892.
Spinal cord injury cases are taken on contingency fee basis – so if you don't obtain compensation through a successful settlement or verdict, you don't pay legal services.