New York Spinal Cord Injury Information
Information provided by Our New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Spinal cord injury can be caused by different kinds of trauma. We all have heard of spinal cord injury as a result of diving accidents, motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, on-the-job accidents, slips and falls, etc., but spinal cord injuries can also occur as a result of negligent medical care, such as improperly-performed surgery, failure to make a diagnosis of a tumor, or an infection that is not treated. Represented by a skilled spinal cord injury attorney you may be able to recover monetary compensation for your injury, pain and suffering, hospital costs, doctor bills, and loss of wages.
The catastrophic injuries caused by damage to a spinal cord, such as paraplegia, quadriplegia, loss of urinary and bowel function, numbness, and loss of limb awareness impact the ability to work and the quality and enjoyment of life. There are levels of spinal cord injury, some resulting in temporary and long-term paralysis. In most cases the spinal cord victim does not regain full pre-injury function. Some results of spinal cord injury are:
- Paraplegia
- Quadriplegia
- Motor difficulties
- Bowel difficulties
- Sexual and reproductive difficulties
Along with the physical consequences of a spinal cord injury, the victim’s personal life may also be affected, including employment, marriage, and relationships with others. In order to obtain an adequate recovery for such devastating injuries caused by negligence or medical malpractice, it is necessary to retain an experienced advocate who will argue all the aspects of your case with passion, compassion, and expertise. Walter G. Alton, Jr., Esq., is that advocate.
If you have suffered a spinal cord injury as the result of an accident, negligence or medical malpractice in New York, Walter G. Alton, Jr. & Associates can help protect your legal rights and assist you in recovering the maximum compensation. We help our clients put their lives back together with cases expertly and expediently handled by our team. Our reputation in achieving favorable verdicts and settlements for our clients is built on our record of compassion, strategy and performance. If you or your loved ones have suffered a spinal cord injury as a result of negligence or medical malpractice, contact New York medical malpractice attorney Walter G. Alton, Jr. to review your legal rights in regard to spinal cord injury under negligence or malpractice law.