Get legal help from a Philadelphia Back Injury Lawyer when you have injured your spine, shoulders or neck due to the negligence of another individual. Did you know that your spinal cord contains the nerves that carry messages between your brain and body? The spinal cord passes through your neck and back. A spinal cord injury is very serious because it can cause paralysis below the site of the injury. You are entitled to compensation and by getting a free legal evaluation from a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer; you will be shown what compensation may be obtained.
When someone has a spinal injury, additional movement may cause further damage to the nerves in the cord and can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.
If you think someone could possibly have a spinal injury, DO NOT move, the injured person even a little bit, unless it is absolutely necessary (like getting someone out of a burning car).
If you are in doubt about whether a person has a spinal injury, assume that he or she DOES have one.
Some common spinal cord causes include:
Bullet or stab wound
Direct trauma to the face, neck, head, or back (e.g., car accidents)
Diving accident
Electric shock
Extreme twisting of the trunk
Sports injury (landing on head)
Major blow to the head or chest, car accident, fall from a great height
Some common spinal cord Symptoms are as follows:
Head held in unusual position
Numbness or tingling that radiates down an arm or leg
Weakness
Difficulty walking
Paralysis of arms or legs
No bladder or bowel control
Shock
Unconscious
Stiff neck, headache, or neck pain
First seek medical attention for your injuries and then consult a Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer to get the legal advice and representation you need.
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