Spinal Cord Injuries – Brain Damage – Closed Head Injury

A spinal cord injury occurs when delicate nerve tracts that run up and down the spine are damaged, many times as a result of a car accident or work injury. It is important to have a qualified attorney review the facts that cause these types of serious injuries. Depending on the type of injury and the location of the spine it affects, a spinal cord injury can cause effects ranging from paralysis, weakness, numbness, difficulty breathing, loss of normal bowel and bladder control, spasticity, abnormal blood pressure, difficulty regulating temperature, and others. Tragically, most spinal cord injuries cannot be fully repaired. Recovery consists of learning how to live with an injury through physical therapy and other coping mechanisms. In addition, patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury are at higher risk for developing related health problems such as lung infections, bladder infections and bedsores.

When a physician or anesthesiologist needs to operate or involve the area surrounding the spinal cord in treatment, they have a responsibility to report the risks of the procedure to their patient and offer reasonable options. This is because in these high-risk procedures, unfortunate accidents sometimes occur. The Texas brain injury attorneys at our law firm have experience with all types of spinal cord injuries caused by many different types of injuries. O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath has achieved success for their clients through unsurpassed research, access to leading experts in the field of spinal cord injury, and their commitment to obtaining maximum compensation for each client.

Contact an East Texas Spine Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member has been affected by a spinal cord injury, you may have concerns to discuss with an experienced lawyer. The Texas law firm of O'Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath welcomes you to contact us via phone or email for a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.