Spinal Cord Injury

Austin, Texas

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A spinal cord injury results from damage to the fiber tracts and nerves that carry sensation and motor signals to the brain. When only a portion of the spinal cord has been damaged, the result may be partial paralysis, rather than total paralysis. In any case, if you or someone you love has suffered a spinal cord injury in Austin, Texas, you need the aggressive representation of skilled personal injury lawyers, Gonzales & Gonzales. We will exhaust every available resource in order to get you the medical and rehabilitative care you are entitled to.

Causes of Spinal Cord Injury

Trauma to the spinal cord often results from one of the following events:

• Motorcycle accidents
• Auto accidents
• Diving accidents
• Falls
• Gun shots
• War injuries

However, there are a number of conditions and disorders that can also result in injury to the spinal cord without trauma. These include:

• Developmental disorders
• Osteoporosis that has caused fractures to the vertebrae
• Infectious conditions
• Tumors
• Vascular disorders
• Injuries resulting from epidural catheter placement or a spinal injection
• Classification of Spinal Cord Injuries

Through tests which determine sense of touch, pinprick sensation and neurologic levels, specialists can diagnose the level of damage to the spinal cord. Other factors such as muscle movement and strength also aid in determining the extent of damage. For this reason, we rely on testimony from our own expert medical resources in order to accurately evaluate each client's individual circumstances.

Medical complications such as pneumonia, respiratory problems, heart disease and septicemia are often additional illnesses that victims of spinal cord injury may suffer from. Often, the leading cause of death for victims who have been partially paralyzed is alcohol abuse or suicide. For this reason, the victim and their family must be provided the necessary resources for counseling and help in order to recover from and live with the results of such a life altering injury.

We Care

A client's personal situation in terms of employment, finances and citizenship status should never be a factor in determining the amount of compensation and medical care you are entitled to. We represent every client to the best of our ability no matter how large or small their case may be. At Gonzales & Gonzales, we take care of our clients as if they were members of our own family. We are known in the community for our willingness to provide help scheduling medical appointments, paying for medical bills (including the care of specialists) and offering to rent a vehicle or meet our client at a location convenient for them while representing their case. To speak with a personal injury lawyer, please contact our Austin spinal cord injury attorneys, Gonzales & Gonzales today.