Paraplegia

Georgia Injury Lawyers Specializing in Paraplegia Cases

Experienced Georgia lawyers who handle injury cases involving paraplegia should be thoroughly educated as to the science and medicine behind this particular type of neurological injury. Certainly, spine injuries are difficult no matter whether you are involved in an automobile accident on a busy metropolitan Atlanta interstate or a bicycle injury on a suburban Georgia road. The difficulty is increased considerably, however, when the back injury results in paraplegia. The Georgia personal injury paraplegia lawyers of The McAleer Law Firm assist accident victims with medical and legal counsel regarding their severe spinal cord injuries.

Paraplegia – An Overview

Paralysis of the portion of the body from the waist down is referred to in medical terms as paraplegia. Paralysis of the body from the neck down is referred to as quadriplegia. Paraplegia usually occurs when damage is done to the spinal cord and can encompass either total or partial paralysis of the lower body. Paraplegic victims normally have a loss of feeling, as well as a loss of leg function, in the lower body. They can suffer from extreme pain and stinging from pinched nerves and frequently experience loss of bowel and bladder control. Due to related medical complications that arise following paralysis, an unfortunate consequence of paraplegia is a shortened life expectancy. Most accidents involving paraplegia injuries are due to the negligence of an at-fault individual in situations, such as automobile, bicycle or motorcycle accidents; however, other hazards, such as an unsafe premises or a defectively manufactured product (also known as a strict products liability case) may also be the cause of an accident resulting in severe injury. In certain cases, paraplegia can be caused by blood-borne infections picked up during an inpatient hospitalization.

Medical expenses alone for paraplegics can run in to hundreds of thousands of dollars when factoring in hospital bills, doctor bills, prescription medications, physical therapy, surgeries and motorized vehicles for transportation. These figures would not include lost earnings if the victim is unable to return to his or her former line of work, as well as physical and mental pain and suffering. Damages including the ones outlined above can be compensated through monetary recovery, which requires an experienced paraplegia personal injury attorney. If you, a friend or family member has been involved in an accident caused by another party’s reckless or negligent actions, you should contact an Atlanta law firm specializing in paraplegia personal injury law.

Almost fifty percent (50%) of spinal cord injuries are caused by accidents involving motor vehicles. A third party may also be liable for negligence in many cases. For example, the at-fault driver may have been operating a vehicle with defectively manufactured tires, resulting in a blowout. In other instances, defective vehicle parts, such as seatbelts or braking systems, subject to a product recall may have been to blame.

Experienced Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys

Our firm of skilled personal injury lawyers specializes in handling accident cases involving paraplegia, whether the injuries stemmed from a motor vehicle accident, a swimming pool diving accident or an unsafe premises. We are experienced in negotiating settlements for accident insurance claims and obtaining maximum compensation for injured parties throughout the metropolitan Atlanta area and the state of Georgia who have been paralyzed from the waist down as the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another. Call The McAleer Law Firm now at 404-816-7374 for advice on preserving your potential paraplegia injury case and protecting your rights.