San Diego Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Like brain injuries, some spinal cord injuries only appear sometimes after an accident. They will not always be as apparent as a broken limb. If you or a loved one have been in a motor vehicle accident, for example, keep an eye out for signs that you might have an SCI.

Signs of injury to the spine will vary in every case, but some common symptoms appear throughout the body:

• Tingling or loss of feeling in extremities – hands, fingers, feet, toes.
• Numbness.
• Pain or weakness in the head, neck, or back.
• Loss of motor function or coordination.
• Partial or complete paralysis.

Experience of any one or more of the above symptoms could suggest damage to the spine, and you should see a doctor immediately. Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys works with the top medical professionals and can refer you to one if you need medical care. These doctors can also testify regarding your injuries if required. A personal injury claim will likely need a record of your diagnosis and medical treatment for compensation from the insurance companies.

Make our team of personal injury attorneys your second call, and we will work with your healthcare team from the start to get you the settlement you will need for the future.

When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, their body can go into what is known as spinal shock, where the nervous system cannot transmit signals, and the body experiences swelling. This shock affects your ability to move, it affects feeling below the injury, and it can affect various body functions. Swelling is the body’s response to a spinal cord injury. This swelling can harm cellular membranes, causing nerve damage or even death.

While spinal shock is usually temporary, it can last 4-6 weeks or longer. One issue is that spinal shock can conceal further severe injuries once it occurs.

It is difficult to diagnose the injury’s full impact accurately, and this may not be apparent for weeks or months after it occurs. This diagnostic issue is one of the reasons why you should seek the advice of a skilled San Diego spinal cord injury lawyer from Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys, who will take legal action to fight for your rights immediately following the incident and in the future if you discover additional damage.

There are about 17,000 new SCIs reported in the United States each year. The common causes of spinal cord injuries in California are:

• Auto accidents are the number one cause of SCIs in people aged 16-30, most male (80%). This category includes car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents with cars. Anything involving a motor vehicle makes up over a third of the incidents yearly.
• Slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of SCIs in people over 65. Falls make up another third of yearly reported SCIs.
• Assaults – Acts of violence can involve sharp or blunt force trauma, but gunshot wounds are the most common.
• Sports injuries – Much like concussions, athletes in high-impact sports can find themselves experiencing repeated trauma to the spinal column. Over 90% of the individuals reporting sport-related SCIs are male.
• Medical malpractice and error comprise about 5% of the total SCIs annually and are often surgical errors.

Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys of San Diego is well-versed in the above practice areas. We are a resource for spinal cord injury victims to get the financial compensation they need. If you would like legal advice on filing a personal injury lawsuit and against whom, our legal team will meet with you to discuss the details. We will come to you if that is easier for you.