Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys in Seattle Serving Washington State

Spinal cord damage is an especially debilitating injury that can occur in the blink of an eye. Injury to the spinal cord can cause permanent damage and bring about traumatizing life changes. As a victim or the loved one of a victim, we believe that you deserve to be represented by experienced and aggressive spinal cord injury lawyers. The attorneys at our offices throughout the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington State are passionate about helping you pursue justice and maximum compensation for the hardships you must endure.

• Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
• Spinal Cord Injury Causes
• Damages / Costs of Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis

When a spinal cord injury occurs, not only is the victim's body severely damaged, but every other aspect of his or her life suffers as well. Victims of spinal cord injury can be overwhelmed by both the physical and monetary burden of their situation.

A spinal cord injury will typically result in physical consequences that impact the entire body. The spinal cord is an extremely complex component of the nervous system, consisting of nerve fibers that carry electronic signals between the brain and the body, allowing us to feel sensations, move voluntarily, and perform automatic functions such as breathing. Thus, injuring the nerve tissue of the spinal cord can lead to severe physical complications. The severity and location of the injury to the spinal column dictates the degree of dysfunction and paralysis the victim will experience. In general, the nerve fibers located above the site of trauma will continue to function as before while the nerves below the injury will not. Spinal cord injuries caused by trauma to the neck will typically lead to quadriplegia (the paralysis of all the limbs), while injury to the thoracic region of the spine will generally lead to paraplegia (paralysis of the lower limbs).

If you or a loved one is the victim of a spinal cord injury, the lawyers at Phillips & Webster, with offices in the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington State , are ready to help you. Under the law, you are entitled to obtain compensation for the hardships you have experienced as a result of another party's negligence.

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Spinal Cord Injury Causes

Paralysis and loss of full function due to damage of the spinal cord can be the result of both traumatic and non-traumatic injuries. Some of the most common traumatic causes of spinal cord injury include:

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Auto accidents and motorcycle accidents are undoubtedly the foremost cause of spinal cord injuries.

Sports and Recreational Injuries

Injuries sustained during sports and recreational activities, such as those resulting from diving into water that is too shallow, account for a substantial portion of all spinal cord injuries.

Acts of Violence

Injuries like gunshot wounds and stab wounds can lead to serious spinal cord injuries.

Falls

Spinal cord injuries that result from falls occur often after the age of 65.

Some of the most common non-traumatic causes of spinal cord injury include:

Infection

Infections caught in the hospital or during improper treatment for other conditions can lead to spinal cord injuries.

Arthritis

Spinal cord injuries can be caused by arthritis. Arthritis can develop when a person participates in years of laborious and physically strenuous labor without taking proper precautions that the employer should be responsible for enforcing.

Inflammation

The spinal cord can become inflamed when the body needs to engage in a protective response against a potential threat, like infection. Inflammation of the spinal cord can lead to spinal cord injuries and even neurological disorder, such as transverse myelitis.

Cancer

Many types of tumors can start in the spinal cord and can lead to weakness, numbness, and paralysis.

If you or a loved one is a victim of a spinal cord injury, the attorneys at the offices of Phillips & Webster in the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington State are ready to assist you. As a victim, you are entitled to pursue compensation for the emotional, physical, and financial damages you may have incurred thus far and the lasting hardships you must endure in the future.

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Damages / Costs of Spinal Cord Injury

A spinal cord injury can take a toll on a person's emotional, financial, and relational life. Spinal cord injuries often result in paralysis from the point of injury, inevitably causing a number of other serious health complications. When full or partial paralysis occurs, the victim faces a lifetime of medical bills, lost income, and physical therapy – and must adjust to a new dependence on wheelchairs, specially designed vehicles, and housing that compensates for their injury. Our spinal cord injury lawyers, who serve residents throughout Seattle, Tacoma, and other areas of Washington State, have the experience and knowledge to help you obtain the financial awards you are entitled to. This compensation can help you through the incredible challenges you or a loved one has faced and will continue to confront as a result of this injury.

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Help from Spinal Cord Injury Lawyers Serving Seattle, Tacoma, and Washington State

If you or a loved one has become a victim of a spinal cord injury, our lawyers are available to help you obtain compensation. Whether a traumatic accident or a medical condition has caused your spinal cord injury, our attorneys based in the Seattle and Tacoma areas of Washington State believe in helping you obtain justice and reparations for the incredible difficulties you have experienced and may continue to face. Contact the offices of Phillips & Webster today to connect with our dedicated team of attorneys.

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