The Miami Car Accident Lawyers at the Perazzo Law Firm understand Common Injuries after a Motor Vehicle Accident. Back Injuries are among the most common injuries motorists and passengers may experience after a collision.
The legal team and staff at The Perazzo Law Firm’s offices in Miami-Dade advocate for individuals who have endured spinal cord injuries as a result of various accidents. Spinal cord injuries are among the most severe, enduring, and challenging to address, earning them the designation of catastrophic personal injuries. Unfortunately, these injuries are quite prevalent and can manifest even without direct impact on the spinal cord, often arising from workplace hazards or recreational pursuits.
Accidents involving motor vehicles are particularly prone to causing spinal cord injuries due to the sudden impact that can propel or abruptly snap the body, resulting in spinal cord contortion. However, slip and fall accidents and on-the-job injuries, such as falls at construction sites or gunshot wounds among law enforcement officers, can also lead to spinal cord injuries, especially affecting relatively young and healthy adults.
In addition to car accidents and workplace incidents, spinal cord damage can occur during recreational activities like sports. Activities involving sudden motion and impact, or any sport with potential for collision, whether with another athlete or an object, can result in severe and long-term spinal cord injuries.
Such injuries often lead to significant pain and discomfort, impacting one’s quality of life and ability to work. They may even result in paralysis if the brain can no longer stimulate motion in the lower extremities due to a spinal cord break. Victims of spinal cord injuries may face lifelong challenges requiring ongoing treatment and physical therapy.
Treatment for spinal cord injuries often involves intensive physical therapy to promote spinal cord healing through exercise. Common treatments also include prescription medication to manage pain and discomfort. In more serious cases, surgical intervention may be necessary, posing risks of infection and other complications, necessitating additional physical therapy and extended hospital stays, followed by outpatient treatment spanning months or even years.
Given the severity of spinal cord injuries, compensation may exceed medical expenses and pain and suffering. Damages for these catastrophic injuries may also encompass long-term rehabilitation costs, expenses for assistive devices like wheelchairs and home modifications such as ramps and stair lifts, transportation to and from treatment facilities, and more. Additionally, spouses of spinal cord injury victims may be entitled to compensation for household services, loss of consortium, and loss of comfort.
Types of spinal cord injuries include cervicalgia, cervical lordosis, herniated discs, disc bulges, radiculopathy, and more. The Perazzo Law Firm has a proven track record of representing spinal cord injury victims in Miami, helping them seek compensation for damages caused by others’ negligence.
If you, a family member, or loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury due to any accident in Miami, The Perazzo Law Firm encourages you to reach out to us online or by phone at (786) LAWS-411 for a free consultation.
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Note: This information aims to assist accident victims in dealing with minor car accident injuries. It is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation and treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized care instructions. The Perazzo Law Firm strongly emphasizes seeking professional medical advice to ensure proper recovery from injuries.
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