San Fernando Valley Personal Injury Attorney
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Serving the San Fernando Valley
People suffer from brain and spinal cord injuries every day, and the terrible thing about these types of injuries is that they are usually permanent. In some cases, with the proper medical care and rehabilitation, a person can recover from a brain or spinal cord injury, but other times the injury can affect a person for the many years and may significantly compromise their way of life. People suffer from brain & spinal cord injuries from a number of different accidents, including car accidents,
truck accidents,
motorcycle accidents,
bus accidents and
construction accidents. No matter how your brain or spinal cord was injured, if you suspect that someone's negligence caused your injuries, you should immediately speak with a
San Fernando Valley injury attorney. You only have a certain window of time available to take legal action against the responsible party after being injured, so the sooner you act the better off you will be in the long run.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe, depending upon the cause of the injury. Even in cases of mild brain injuries, a person can be significantly affected and the following issues may result:
- Coma
- Seizures
- Concussions
- Impulsive Behavior
- Personality Changes
- Memory Loss
- Headaches
- Loss of Taste & Smell
- Hearing & Balance Disorders
Spinal Cord Injuries
Paralysis, or loss of movement, is most commonly associated with spinal cord injuries, but other symptoms can occur depending upon the magnitude of the injury and the location of the injury in the spine. People with spinal cord injuries typically suffer:
- Loss of movement.
- Loss of sensation, including the ability to feel heat, cold, and touch.
- Loss of bladder or bowel control.
- Changes in sexual functions involving sensation and fertility.
- Exaggerated reflexes or spasms.
- Pain caused by the damage to the nerves in the spinal cord.
If you are suffering from brain or spinal cord injuries because of another person's negligence, you should contact a San Fernando Personal Injury Lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today!