Spinal Cord Injuries Lawyer in Texas

1. SPINAL CORD INJURY ATTORNEY If you were involved in an accident in or around Dallas that resulted in a spinal cord injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost wages, and overall pain and suffering. The Benton Law Firm can help you get that compensation. Spinal cord injuries are common as the result of traumatic car accidents, simple falls, work accidents, or even sports injuries. These injuries are extremely devastating and can require a complete transition to a new way of life. TYPES OF SPINAL CORD INJURIES Spinal cord injuries usually result in a loss of sensation and mobility below the place where the trauma occurred. Many people with spinal cord injuries lose control of their limbs or experience a loss of function of large portions of their body. Victims of accidents that caused spinal cord injuries commonly pursue legal action for the following damages: Loss of muscle control  Loss of mobility 

2. Paralysis  Loss of bodily sensation  Loss of bowel or bladder control  Impaired sexual functioning  Difficulty breathing  Spinal cord injuries are classified as either incomplete, meaning partial losses in functioning or impaired mobility below a certain point of impact to the spine, or complete, meaning total loss of control of the body. There is no cure for a spinal cord injury. HOW A SPINAL CORD INJURY ATTORNEY CAN HELP Perhaps the most serious and traumatic injury a person can sustain is one to the spinal cord. These injuries can be life-threatening, and any significant injury will require a major adjustment to your lifestyle. It may limit your ability to work, require significant medication to handle the pain, and take months or years to return to any semblance of your normal life. Unfortunately, alcohol is found to play a significant role in 25% of all instances where a person’s spinal cord is damaged. The CDC breaks down causes of spine injuries into the following: 22% attributable to falls  16% attributable to violence  12% attributable to sports  -----------------------------------------------