New Castle Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers

Filing a Spinal Cord Injury Claim in Pennsylvania

Few injuries are as devastating as those to the spine. There really is no such thing as a “minor” spinal cord injury; even less-serious spinal cord injuries can result in significant, chronic pain and lasting disability. More serious spinal cord injuries may lead to partial or total paralysis, coma, and death.

If you or someone you love suffered a spinal cord injury due to a car accident, slip and fall, or similar incident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, lost quality of life, and other damages. At Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George, we represent victims of negligence and misconduct, including those who have sustained serious spine injuries as a result of someone else’s wrongful actions or inactions. Our attorneys are aggressive when it comes to pursuing maximum compensation for our clients, an approach that has helped us recover hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. When it comes to helping our clients navigate the legal system, we genuinely strive to develop meaningful relationships with the people we serve.

You can trust our team to provide the answers and representation you need. Call (724) 576-8855 or contact us online for a free consultation with one of our New Castle spine injury lawyers.

Types of Spine Injuries & Their Effects

There are two main types of spinal cord injuries:

• Complete: A complete spinal cord injury refers to an injury that causes a complete loss of communication between the brain and the body below the point of injury. Examples include quadriplegia/tetraplegia, paraplegia, and other forms of partial or total permanent paralysis.
• Incomplete: An incomplete spinal cord injury occurs when some communication between the brain and the body below the point of injury is retained. Incomplete spinal cord injuries may result in temporary paralysis, chronic pain, reduced mobility, and other complications.

In addition to spinal cord injuries, which affect the actual spinal column, spine injuries include injuries to the vertebrae and discs housed within the spinal cord. Examples include slipped or herniated (also known as “ruptured”) discs, bulging discs, bruised tailbones, and vertebral fractures.

Nearly all spine injuries have significant effects. These injuries often lead to ongoing pain, which can be severe. Although paralysis is often associated with loss of sensation, victims may experience significant chronic pain, as well as a range of other issues. Loss of mobility, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and other problems can all lead to devastating hardships and permanent loss of one’s enjoyment of life.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries

Any serious accident or traumatic event could result in permanent damage to the spine or spinal cord. However, some types of incidents more often result in spinal cord injuries than others.

Some of the most common causes of spinal cord injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Falls from heights
• Slips, trips, and falls
• Swimming and diving accidents
• Sports accidents, including youth sports accidents
• ATV, boating, and other recreation accidents
• Airplane and other aircraft accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Assault, battery, and other acts of violence
• Infections
• Birth injuries

One of the most common factors in spinal cord injuries is negligence. A significant percentage of spinal cord injuries result from preventable accidents and events that only occur because someone else has acted recklessly, carelessly, or negligently.

When this is the case, victims are often entitled to financial compensation for economic and non-economic damages resulting from their injuries. It is important to consult an experienced attorney, like those at Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George, if you suspect that someone else may be responsible for your spine injury. The same is true if your loved one died due to a spinal cord injury; you could have a wrongful death lawsuit, and our attorneys can help.