Chicago Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
David K. Kremin's affiliates concentrate on personal injuries including specialized spinal cord injury cases in Chicago and throughout the country. His affiliated law firms consist of teams of dedicated and experienced lawyers with years of experience with spinal cord injury cases.
The lifetime costs of living with a spinal cord injury can cost millions. The compensation you receive may need to cover ongoing medical care, rehabilitation, assistance with the activities of daily living, wheelchairs, handicapped vans, modifications to your home to make it handicapped accessible and more.
If you or a loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury resulting from the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Our experienced personal injury lawyers will discuss your situation and go over the options available to you, as well as work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.
Our Chicago spinal cord injury attorneys will work tirelessly to get you the due compensation you deserve! Call us today at 1-800-275-2529 or Submit your spinal cord injury case online now and find out if you have a case.
About Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury (SCI) occurs when a traumatic event results in damage to cells within the spinal cord or severs the nerve tracts that relay signals up and down the spinal cord. The most common types of SCI include contusion (bruising of the spinal cord) and compression (caused by pressure on the spinal cord). Other types of injuries include lacerations (severing or tearing of some nerve fibers), and central cord syndrome (specific damage to the corticospinal tracts of the cervical region of the spinal cord).
Severe SCI often causes paralysis (loss of control over voluntary movement and muscles of the body) and loss of sensation and reflex function below the point of injury, including autonomic activity such as breathing and other activities such as bowel and bladder control. Other symptoms such as pain or sensitivity to stimuli, muscle spasms, and sexual dysfunction may develop over time. SCI patients are also prone to develop secondary medical problems, such as bladder infections, lung infections, and bed sores.
The leading causes of SCI vary by age. Among persons under age 65, automobile and other motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause. Among persons over 65, falls cause most SCIs. Other causes include:
- Workplace accidents
- Diving accidents
- Electric shock
- Bullet or stab wounds
- Extreme twisting of the trunk
- Sports injuries (landing on head)
Spinal cord injuries can be severe and life altering. Our attorneys understands that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get your medical bills paid and covered, make sure you do not suffer financially through any lost wages, and make sure your insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your injuries.
Contact us regarding a spinal cord injury claim.
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