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San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney: Quadriplegia

Quadriplegia is a paralysis of both arms and legs caused by illness or injury.  The loss can be total or partial and include the torso.  It usually involves both the sensation of feeling and motor control loss.  Injury to the spine is the main cause of this condition, and can come about through a variety of accidents, such as car accidents, work accidents, slip and fall as well as other serious incidents.  Depending on the severity and placement of the injury (in relation to the vertebrae), the individual may or may not retain partial function after the accident.  In the case of an injury to a vertebra closer to the head, the individual will probably lose full body function.  The cost of treatment for quadriplegia is extremely expensive, frequently costing more than 1 million dollars over a lifetime.  If you have been injured and suffered quadriplegia as a result of this injury, it is imperative that you speak with a personal injury attorney regarding your case today. 

Causes of Quadriplegia

The most common causes of quadriplegia are Traumatic Brain Injury, and cervical spine injury.  The cervical spine is located in the neck.  An injury or tear lower on the spine may result in partial loss of function from the neck or torso down.  Because Quadriplegia is such a dramatic injury, it can permanently change the life of an individual and their family.  Whereas an individual may have been able to work at a job of their choosing, now the victim of the injury may be extremely limited in their ability to work, and in most cases are no longer able to function in this capacity. 

If you have recently been injured, seek immediate medical care as any delay could cause serious complications.  Those suffering from quadriplegia may be eligible for coverage including medical bills, financial support, and future treatments as they become available.  Put your future into the hands of the competent and knowledgeable legal team at the Law Office of Nelson C.  Barry III.  An attorney is prepared to discuss your case and advise you how to move forward with the necessary claim for compensation for damages in serious injury cases.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of an accident that resulted in quadriplegia, contact a San Francisco Personal Injury Attorney from the Law Office of Nelson C. Barry III immediately.