SPINAL CORD INJURIES

A spinal cord injury dramatically alters the life of the victim and results in tremendous financial costs for ongoing medical treatment and attendant care.

The consequences to the victim and their family can be devastating.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious spinal cord injury and it is someone else's fault, you need an experienced spinal cord injury attorney right now - we can help.

The spinal cord is about 18 inches long and is the major bundle of nerves that extend from the base of the brain, down the middle of the back, to about the waist. These nerves carry impulses to and from the brain through other nerves throughout the rest of the body. The brain and the spinal cord make up what is known as the central nervous system.

The spinal cord is contained within rings of bone called vertebra. There are seven cervical (neck) vertebra, twelve thoracic (chest) vertebra, five lumbar (back), and five sacral (tail bone) vertebra. These bones make up the spinal column. In general the higher in the spinal column an injury occurs, the more paralysis the victim will suffer.

Cervical injuries usually result in quadriplegia while injuries to the thoracic level and below can result in paraplegia. Additionally spinal cord injury victims also can experience bladder and bowel complication, inability to regulate blood pressure, reduced control of body temperature, and chronic pain.

There are approximately 450,000 people in the united States that live with a spinal cord injury and about 10,000 new cases of spinal cord injury occur each year. The majority of victims are males between the ages of 16 to 30.

Spinal cord injuries can arise as the result of any kind of accident. Incidents involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, distracted drivers, aviation accidents, train accidents, boat accidents, on the job accidents, medical malpractice, birth injuries, surgical errors, misdiagnosis, nursing home abuse, defective products, trip/slip and falls can all lead to permanent paralysis and even Death.

The areas of recovery against the wrongdoer in a spinal cord injury can include:

Suddenly you can be overwhelmed emotionally, physically and financially. We know how difficult a time this can be because James Self has been handling spinal cord injury cases for 30 years.

With millions of dollars recovered for his clients in spinal cord injury cases James Self knows how to handle the insurance companies to get his clients the justice and the money they deserve.

At a time like this don't let the insurance company take advantage of you. James Self will give you the advise you need and will work to get you the money and the justice you deserve.

If you or a family member have suffered a serious spinal cord injury as the result of any type of accident, James Self would like to talk with you. Please contact our Oklahoma law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.

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