Neck, Spinal Cord, and Back Injury in Mobile

The spinal cord is one of the most critical parts of the body, allowing the brain to communicate with the rest of the body. It is protected by muscle, bone, cartilage, and fluid. Despite this protection, it’s still quite vulnerable in accidents.

The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center reports that vehicle crashes are the leading cause of spinal injuries in the United States.

However, falls from heights and injuries during recreational activities are also common. In any given year, there are roughly 12,500 spinal cord injuries in the United States.

Violent movements, like in a car accident, can cause vertebral bones in the spine or discs cushioning those bones to move, putting pressure on the spinal cord and in other nerve roots.

In some cases, the spinal cord could be completely severed, causing tremendous damage.

Spinal cord injuries can result in a variety of associated damages, including:

• Pain, weakness, or loss of feelings in the hands or legs depending on the injury area;
• Loss of sensation, including ability to feel heat, cold, or touch;
• Incontinence, erectile dysfunction, and other bowel conditions;
• Changes in fertility or sexual function; and
• Difficulty breathing.

This list is not exhaustive. Spinal cord injuries can rob individuals of most of their feeling, ability to control parts of their body, and even result in death.

A victim of paraplegia or another serious condition as a result of an injury can expect to incur more than $500,000 in medical and other expenses in the first year and nearly $70,000 each year thereafter. This makes fair compensation of crucial importance, so as to best maintain your quality of life.

Even a minor or moderate back injury can entail a long and expensive recovery, often coming with surgery and necessitating time missed from work.

When your life has been altered by a spinal injury caused by another’s negligence, our Mobile personal injury attorneys can help ensure you get the compensation you’re entitled to.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident or otherwise due to another’s negligence, Morgan & Morgan can help you understand your options with a risk-free, no-cost case evaluation.

Morgan & Morgan is the largest personal injury law firm in the nation and has a proven track record of success. Our accident attorneys are experienced with Alabama’s personal injury laws and are here to help. Whether you’re the non-fault driver or partially responsible for the accident, our specialists will evaluate your case to see if you’re eligible for compensation. We understand every vehicle accident is different and will look at the unique aspects of your case. You may be eligible for both economic and non-economic damages.

Economic damages often include medical bills and vehicle repair or replacement costs. Non-economic damages like pain, suffering, and emotional distress are intangible, but the attorneys at Morgan & Morgan will work with you to reach an agreeable settlement amount. Whether your neck, spinal cord and back injury is temporary or permanent, our attorneys will work with you to help you recover financial compensation.

Whether you’re visiting Mobile or a longtime resident, vehicle accidents can happen. You may be a safe driver, but what about everyone else on the road? You can’t always predict what another driver will do, and you can’t avoid every accident. If you’re involved in a car collision, you want the best legal representation.

Morgan & Morgan is not only the largest personal injury law firm in the country. We also care about our clients. From your initial consultation with one of our specialists to the final resolution of your personal injury claim, our attorneys will be with you every step of the way. Our dedicated team will investigate your claim and help you calculate your damages. If your auto accidents result in a neck, spinal cord, or back injury in Mobile, contact Morgan & Morgan to schedule a free case evaluation with our team right away