The leading causes of paralysis in the U.S. include car and motorcycle accidents, slip and falls, medical negligence, and construction site accidents. It can be overwhelming to discover that your condition is permanent. After an accident in Winter Garden, the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine will help you recover fair compensation for your paralysis. Call us at 1-800-747-3733 for a free case evaluation with a member of our team.
Several common injuries cause paralysis, including:
- Spinal cord trauma
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Medications
- Birth injuries
- Poisons/toxins
- Tumors
The Various Types of Paralysis
According to Winter Garden personal injury lawyers, paralysis occurs in many forms and can affect any part of your body. Surprisingly, the injuries that can lead to paralysis may not seem dangerous at first; thus, it is advisable always to seek prompt medical attention when you are involved in an accident, no matter how seemingly minor.
These are the common types of paralysis:
Monoplegia
Monoplegia is the paralysis of one part of your body, usually a single limb. If you have this kind of paralysis, you will lose sensation and muscle control of the affected part only. Factors that cause monoplegia include stroke, brain, and nerve damage due to diseases and accidents.
Hemiplegia
Hemiplegia is a kind of paralysis that affects a leg and an arm on one side of the body. It usually starts with a feeling of needles or pins and advances to muscle feebleness, and eventually, total paralysis. Hemiplegia frequently arises from cerebral palsy, partial spinal damage, nervous system conditions, and brain injuries.
Paraplegia
This is the paralysis of your body, starting from the waist downwards. It leads to the dysfunction of legs, hips, and sexual organs. Paraplegia can emanate from spinal cord lesions and infections, brain infections, oxygen deprivation to the brain at birth, surgical mishaps, and stroke.
Quadriplegia
Quadriplegia is a type of paralysis that attacks all your body parts from below the neck. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the primary sources of quadriplegia include:
- Acts of violence
- Slips and falls
- Automobile accidents
- Brain deprivation of oxygen, resulting from choking, anaphylactic shock, and surgical accidents
- Early brain, neck, and spinal cord injuries caused before, during, and after birth
- Injuries causing cerebral palsy
How a Winter Garden Paralysis Injury Lawyer Can Help
If you have paralysis as a result of someone else’s negligence, contact us to get started on your claim. Victims of an accident can claim monetary compensation from the at-fault parties. You have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent party according to Florida Statute 95.11. Although you might never fully restore your previous life, having a dedicated lawyer can help you receive compensation that can ease your pain and suffering.
At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we will assist you in filing a successful claim that will cover several types of benefits, including:
- Medical treatment and therapy
- Modifications to your home to accommodate your current situation
- Inability to work
- Pain and suffering
Contact Us Today for Your Free Consultation
If you are suffering from severe, life-changing injuries like paralysis, you will have countless queries and anxieties about your future. At the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine, we will answer all your questions and help you explore your legal options.
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