Any accident has the potential to produce devastating results. Large trucks driving on the roads along with us pose an increased risk of an accident that has absolutely dreadful outcomes. If you or a loved one were injured in a Virginia Beach accident that resulted in spinal cord injuries, this type of damage can lead to long-term implications that will impact the quality of your life forever. Virginia Beach traffic accidents that end with spinal cord injuries could lead to many horrible outcomes including complete paralysis of the body.
After a severe Virginia Beach traffic accident, speak with Virginia Beach Injury Law. At Virginia Beach Injury Law, Ron Kramer has a proven track record of success and is well-known in the community for securing high settlement amounts for victims of catastrophic Virginia Beach car accidents.
What is the Spinal Cord and How does Damage Affect the Body?
The spinal cord extends from the brain stem to the very top of your waist. Surrounding it for protection are 33 bones which are cushioned by flexible disks that allow you to bend and move. The bones are held up by muscles and ligaments. The flexible and cushioned disks also absorb impact. The information that the spinal cord delivers from the brain to the muscles is crucial to how we move and function. The useful information the spinal cord sends out, not only controls how our muscles operate but also our sensations such as feelings of pain, pressure, and temperature.
When the spinal cord is damaged, all of the important flow of information comes to a halt. Any part of the spinal cord that sustains damage can have a negative impact on your well-being. Your strength, mobility, and the ability for feeling sensations can be impaired depending on where the damage is located.
Many types of accidents where there is a heavy impact on the body can cause spinal cord injuries. Sports accidents, slip and fall accidents, industrial accidents, shootings, illness, physical attacks, and motor vehicle accidents can all result in a spinal cord injury. Despite the several different ways that this injury can occur, car accidents are by far the most common reason behind reported spinal cord injuries. Every year in the United States, spinal cord injuries as a result of car crashes make up more than 50% of all the reported cases. The second most common reason for spinal cord injuries in the country is slip and fall accidents.
Speak to an Experienced Virginia Beach Personal Injury Attorney Today
When car accidents happen, most often driver error and misjudgment is responsible. When a reckless driver causes a car accident where you are injured, call Virginia Beach Injury Law. For most victims of spinal cord injury accidents, the results are long-lasting and permanent. The majority of these tragic accidents have outcomes that are irreversible. When you have suffered a catastrophic injury from a Norfolk car crash you need to maximize your compensation. The Norfolk car accident attorneys at Virginia Beach Injury Law will ensure you have the best legal representation so that your rights are protected and you receive a fair settlement. Schedule your free consultation with Virginia Beach Injury Law today by calling (757) 802-4662.
