Paralysis is an individual's complete loss of strength in an affected
limb or muscle group. Depending on what areas of the body are
affected determines what type of paralysis the individual is
suffering from. Paraplegia is partial or complete paralysis of the
legs and quadriplegia is the partial or complete paralysis of the
arms and the legs. Paralysis often results from a spinal cord injury
or a stroke. Spinal cord injuries have affected the two million
people currently living with them, most often caused from vehicle
accidents, violence, falls, and sports.
Paralysis is a grave diagnosis due to its permanent state. Depending
on how serious the stroke was or where the spinal cord injury took
place will determine how bad the paralysis is. An injury causing
paralysis can be the result of a personal injury, medical
malpractice, or a birth injury. If you suspect you, or a family
member, is now suffering from paralysis because of another person's
negligence, please contact us to speak with a lawyer by selecting a
state. Paralysis is a life-altering condition that creates physical,
financial, and emotional hardships and often eliminates the ability
to participate in former everyday jobs and activities as a result.
Paralysis results because damage has occurred at any point on the
chain of nerve cells that runs from the brain through the spinal
cord out to the muscle. When damage occurs, the brain's ability to
control the muscle's movements has been completely eliminated and
not allowing any intended movement, signifying paralysis. Muscle
tone change normally results with paralysis, most often causing
either a flabby appearance or a tight appearance.
Although paraplegia and quadriplegia is most common, there are five
different types of paralysis classified by the region of the body
affected, including monoplegia, diplegia, and hemiplegia. When
paralysis affects only one limb it is monoplegia, when paralysis
affects the same body region on both sides of the individual's body
it is diplegia, and when paralysis affects one side of the body it
is hemiplegia. The nerve damage causing this paralysis is the result
of brain or spinal cord accidents.
The only way to treat paralysis is to help patients adjust to their
loss of muscle control and movement. The only way to recover from
paralysis is dependent on how much damage has been done to the
nervous system. Please contact us for more information on your legal
rights by selecting a state. Our lawyers will be able to evaluate if
you have a paralysis case and will help recover the largest monetary
sum you are eligible for. Although our lawyers cannot reverse the
physical and emotional damage that has resulted because of
paralysis, compensation can greatly help with the costs of
treatment, loss of present and future income, and help serve some
justice.
If you or a loved one believe you may have been injured by your
healthcare system, contact us today. We are specialized in handling
medical malpractice suits and can quickly determine if you should
pursue your case.
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