Spinal cord injuries are some of the most devastating and permanent injuries, causing emotional, financial, and physical damage to victims and their families. It is crucial for victims to understand their options and take legal action to recover the compensation to get the best treatment and move forward with their lives.
If you or your loved one has been affected by a spinal cord injury due to someone’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Contact the legal team at Knutson + Casey, and we can help you navigate the process and be with you every step of the way.
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The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves down your back that relay messages between the brain and the rest of your body. While there are diseases that can cause injury to the spinal cord, most injuries are caused by outside forces including the following:
When there is damage to any part of the spinal cord or nerves, it can cause permanent damage, including total or partial paralysis to one or both sides of the body. Contact the legal team at Knutson + Casey for a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you.
Spinal cord injuries can be mild but are more often severe. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, damage to the spinal cord can result in temporary or permanent damage to sensation, movement, strength, and body functions below the injury site. Additional symptoms of a spinal cord injury are as follows:
A devastating spinal cord injury can have irreversible effects that ultimately were caused by a completely preventable accident. Experienced spinal cord injury attorneys will fight for you so that you don’t have to be financially burdened by the cost of your injury.
When you have been affected by a spinal cord injury, it can potentially affect all aspects of your life. If a person, company, or another type of organization caused your injury, you may be entitled to compensation for the following:
A spinal cord injury lawyer can help you build a strong case and seek the compensation you deserve. Knutson + Casey provides compassionate care and the power of a large-scale firm to help victims of spinal cord injury in Southern Minnesota.
The team of personal injury lawyers at Knutson + Casey have the resources and skills to handle claims and seek compensation for spinal cord injuries. We have helped thousands of individuals and their families with personal injury cases, and we are here to help you too. Contact us at (507) 344-8888 or complete our contact form.