A spinal cord injury is a serious injury that will likely require immediate and long-term care. Damage to the spine can occur in a number of instances, including car accidents, truck accidents, traumatic falls, work-related accidents and more. If you've suffered an injury to the spine, contact our Sacramento-area law offices to find out what resources are available to you.

How a Spinal Cord Injury Affects You

A spinal cord injury is one of the most severe injuries a person can experience. This is because of the long-term effects associated with this type of injury. Spinal cord tissue is very delicate. When it is bruised, torn or crushed, the results can be devastating.

Damage to the spine prevents messages from traveling from the brain to certain parts of the body. Such damage can result in lifelong disabilities, including partial or complete paralysis. Other complications associated with spinal cord injuries include:

• Inability to control the bladder and/or bowels
• Increased risk of urinary tract infection
• Pressure sores from being in the same spot
• Increased risk of blood clots
• Respiratory problems, difficulty breathing
• Increased risk of injuries associated with lack of feeling
• Spasms in the leg and arm muscles

If you or a loved one suffers an injury to the spine, the quality of treatment received is a crucial part of the recovery process. It is extremely important to seek medical attention from a qualified and experienced doctor trained in these types of catastrophic injuries. Quality care can be expensive. As a result, it is just as important to seek legal help from a qualified attorney who can help you obtain financial compensation for your injury and loss.

Elk Grove Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys

John M. O'Brien & Associates, P.C. has handled numerous cases on behalf of people who have suffered injuries to the spine. Virtually every auto accident case that we handle involves some aspect of injuries to the anatomy of the spinal cord and surrounding tissue, from minor sprain/strains of the structures that support the spinal cord to herniated discs and injury to the spinal cord itself. These same type of injuries can also occur in workplace accidents, slip and falls and even from defective products.

Our firm has successfully litigated cases of this type to verdict, including a $7 million verdict for a man rendered quadriplegic after being shot by a neighbor in a domestic dispute. We have also handled numerous other cases involving multi-million dollar settlements for clients suffering significant spinal cord or disc injuries.

Contact Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers in the Sacramento Area

If you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury, contact our Elk Grove spinal cord injury attorneys today. We will evaluate the details of your case, for free, and will fight exhaustedly to help you recover compensation for the pain you've incurred and the challenges you continue to face.