Memphis Spinal Cord Injury

Serving throughout Tennessee and Mississippi

A spinal cord injury—defined as any damage to the spinal cord that results in loss of function or mobility—can be caused by trauma or disease. A spinal cord injury can result in temporary or permanent loss of sensation, loss of movement (paralysis), or loss of control of bodily functions. Common causes of spinal cord injuries are auto accidents, falls, and sports accidents. The Mississippi and Tennessee injury lawyers at the office of John Michael Bailey can explain your options and guide you through the complicated legal process to help get you the compensation you deserve.

What are the results of a spinal cord injury?

A spinal cord injury usually involves swelling of the spinal cord, which can affect the entire body. After the swelling subsides, the patient may regain function after months or years from when the injury occurred, but it is rare for someone to recover all previous functionality.

Generally, neck injuries can lead to paralysis of all limbs (quadriplegia), while thoracic injuries can cause paralysis to only the lower limbs (paraplegia). Injuries to both areas can result in different amounts of dysfunction, depending on the severity of the injuries.

What are the types of spinal cord injuries?

There are two types of spinal cord injury: complete and incomplete. A complete injury is one in which the victim has no sensation or voluntary motor movement on either side of the body below the level of the injury. If the victim has some feeling or partial movement, it is called an incomplete injury.

What can be done for a spinal cord injury?

Presently, treatment consists of stabilizing broken vertebrae, maintaining the patient's health, preventing movement to the injured area, and reducing swelling. There is no cure for spinal cord injuries, however, stem cell research has shown some signs of being useful in the future.

What should I do if I suffered a Tennessee or Mississippi spinal cord injury?

Spinal cord injuries can be especially complex. These injuries can cause extensive physical and emotional pain and result in the disruption of many lives. Additionally, there can be extraordinarily expensive medical bills, and, in many cases, a spinal cord injury can result in the need for long-term supervised care. If you or a loved one has suffered a Tennessee or Mississippi spinal cord injury caused by someone else's negligent actions, you may be entitled to compensation. You need a spinal cord injury lawyer who understands complex cases. Personal injury attorneys like John Michael Bailey can help explain your options and guide you through the complicated legal process.

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Have you or a loved one been the victim of a spinal cord injury in Tennessee or Mississippi? If so, let the personal injury lawyers at the law firm of John Michael Bailey protect your rights and help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, pain, and suffering. For a free consultation of your potential injury claim, simply complete a free consultation request form online or call us at (866)-241-4366.

With an office based in Memphis, Tennessee, the personal injury lawyers of John Michael Bailey's law firm help injured victims throughout Tennessee and now Mississippi. The attorneys handle the following types of cases: auto accidents, airplane accidents, boating accidents, construction-site accidents, DUI, drug injury, defective products, environmental dangers, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, premises liability, slip-and-fall accidents, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, workers' compensation, and wrongful death.