Spinal Cord Injuries

Nearly 15,000 people suffer from spinal cord injuries in the United States every year. Due to the severity of these injuries, well over half of those who sustain them will suffer from some form of permanent paralysis.

The industries that employ a majority of South Texans tend to be high risk. Oilfield work, construction, and maritime employment all offer ample opportunities for spinal cord injuries. Sadly, these injuries almost always result in a loss of wages, excessive medical expenses, physical pain, and an impacted quality of life.

When you sustain a spinal cord injury, you have a right to seek compensation for all of your damages. The McAllen personal injury attorneys at Guerra & Moore are here to help you get every penny you deserve.

Types of Spinal Cord Injuries and Their Impact

Depending on the nature of your accident, spinal cord injuries can have different impacts on your abilities.

Injuries to your cervical, or upper, spine may result in:

1. Inability to breath normally
2. Loss of function in one or both hands
3. Loss of function in one to all four limbs

Injuries to your thoracic, or middle, spine can cause:

1. Loss of control over abdominal muscles
2. Impacted dexterity
3. Loss of function in one or both legs

Injuries to your lumbar/sacral, or lower, spine may result in:

1. Involuntary leg movements
2. Loss of bladder control
3. Loss of sexual function

Although of varying degree, these injuries all result in significant medical bills, reduce your ability to work and earn a living, and have a serious impact on your quality of life.

We Can Help You Get Compensation

These injuries can be caused by any number of accidents including automobile accidents, motorcycle accidents, and construction site accidents. No matter the cause, you are entitled to seek compensation from the negligent party. Even if your injuries only result in temporary loss of function, recovering from a spinal cord injury will have a dramatic effect on your life.

At Guerra & Moore, we are dedicated to helping families impacted by these serious injuries recover from their losses. We will work to ensure that all of your expenses are covered, and that your pain and suffering are properly addressed.

If you have been injured in an accident in the Rio Grande Valley that resulted in spinal cord injury, please contact the McAllen, Texas personal injury attorneys at Guerra Moore Attorneys at Law to set up an initial consultation today.