El Cajon Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

El Cajon Spinal Cord Injury Attorney

Suffering from an unexpected spinal cord injury can throw your entire future off, leaving you feeling listless and overwhelmed by the medical bills that never seem to stop piling up. Instead of suffering in silence, you can hire an El Cajon spinal cord injury lawyer to build and present your case, as they can empower your pursuit of justice and monetary compensation.

Choose Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates to Handle Your Spinal Cord Injury Case

Hiring the right El Cajon spinal cord injury lawyer for your case is essential, as is finding one who can adjust to meet your unique needs. At Kenneth M. Sigelman y Asociados, we believe in prioritizing our clients and their goals.

Kenneth Sigelman and his legal team have over 20 years of experience in representing people just like you. We can seek the financial compensation you deserve for the spinal cord injuries you suffer from.

Come and discover how an El Cajon spinal cord injury attorney can work toward compensation and justice while handling your case with the utmost care.

An Overview of Spinal Cord Injuries in California

It is estimated that, worldwide, there have been over 15 million people who have suffered a spinal cord injury. While the causation may vary, the suffering appears to be universal, often resulting in the inability to generate a reliable income while also experiencing an increase in medical and basic expenses.

The Types of Spinal Cord Injuries

Typically, spinal cord injuries will be labeled as complete or incomplete. Complete spinal cord injuries involve the full loss of the ability to move and sense anything below the site of the injury. Incomplete spinal cord injuries usually result in the partial preservation of some sensory and/or motor functions below the site; sometimes, the injury even allows for recovery.

The Affected Areas of the Body

The spinal cord is broken up into four sections: thoracic, lumbar, cervical, and sacral. Each of these categories has a certain number of bones before the section changes, such as C8 (cervical bone number 8) coming before T1 (thoracic bone number 1).

Here is how those spinal categories are used to determine spinal cord injury specifications:

• Cervical spinal cord injury. These injuries occur between C1 and C8, at the neck level, which can cause tetraplegia or quadriplegia. This leads to paralysis impacting all four limbs and, sometimes, even one’s ability to breathe.
• Thoracic spinal cord injuries. Ranging from T1 to T12, thoracic spinal cord injuries affect the person’s upper chest, mid-back, and certain abdominal muscles. This can result in paraplegia in the lower body, often leading to an inability to move or feel anything in one’s legs.
• Lumbar spinal cord injuries. Injuries between L1 and L5 typically impact the lower back. They cause a loss of one’s ability to move or experience feeling in their hips and legs.
• Sacral spinal cord injuries. Between S1 and S5, injuries to your pelvic region commonly impact both bladder and bowel control.

The Immediate and Long-Term Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury

There are two main categories for the effects you may experience after suffering a spinal cord injury: autonomic dysfunction and secondary complications.

Autonomic dysfunction occurs when involuntary processes, such as blood pressure regulation, breathing, and bladder or bowel control, are consistently affected, meaning that the person is less able or fully unable to manage these previously innate processes without support.

There can also be secondary complications, including side effects like muscle spasticity, paralysis-related muscle weakness, and/or neuropathic or musculoskeletal pain.

Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries in California

Spinal cord injuries can also be categorized as traumatic and non-traumatic, which is intended to describe the event that caused the injury.

There are several common causes of traumatic spinal cord injuries, incluidos los siguientes ejemplos:

• Actos de violencia. It is estimated that 13% of all spinal cord injuries in the United States are caused by violent crime. Examples of this include stab wounds, physical assaults, and gunshot wounds, as well as cases of domestic violence and gang attacks.
• Cataratas. Falls are the second most common cause of spinal cord injuries, contributing 30% of all cases in the United States. This is especially common for older adults, often occurring after an individual falls from a greater height or slips on their current level, exacerbating the already more fragile bones of senior citizens.
• Accidentes de tráfico. Accidentes de tráfico are known to be the number one cause of spinal cord injuries in the United States, creating 38% of all new spinal cord injury cases annually, especially for younger and middle-aged individuals. This can involve people in cars, on bikes, riding motorcycles, or simply walking as a pedestrian.
• Sports and recreation. Sports and recreation have historically contributed the least amount of traumatic spinal cord injuries, ranking at only 9%. This level of risk is typically increased for those involved in high-impact activities, such as gymnastics, diving into shallow water, rugby, skiing, and football, all of which can lead to severe damage to one’s spinal cord.

There are also non-traumatic injuries, which typically result from the following:

• Diseases and other conditions. Some examples of conditions and diseases that can result in a non-traumatic spinal cord injury include arthritis, cancer, and spinal stenosis, which leads to the narrowing of your spinal canal. Each of these takes time, but any can cause severe damage to your spine.
• Medical complications. When an error occurs during a surgical procedure or there are complications with your treatments, it can lead to spinal nerve damage, but this is typically a less common occurrence.
• Osteoporosis. This can weaken your bones, making your spine increasingly susceptible to catastrophic injuries caused by minor incidents.

Hire a Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer Today

Suffering from a spinal cord injury may leave you feeling lost and limited. When you hire a spinal cord injury lawyer, you can get skilled representation, compassionate support, and clarity on the state’s spinal cord injury laws.

While not all spinal cord injury cases may require the involvement of the California court system, it is always a possibility. This means you could end up at the San Diego Superior Court – East County Division or El Cajon Courthouse, also known as the East County Regional Center, where your lawyer can plead your case on your behalf.

Póngase en contacto con Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates hoy to schedule a consultation and learn how we can remove the burden of handling your case alone. Our firm can offer you the support you need to seek monetary compensation and justice.