Denver Spinal Cord Injury Lawyer

Spinal cord injuries are serious injuries that can be incredibly dangerous and life-threatening. Many times, spinal cord injuries create debilitating conditions and permanent disabilities that require lifelong medical treatment, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. In worst cases, they lead to complete or partial paralysis or even death.

Call Fuicelli & Lee today at (303) 444-4444 to discuss your case for free with an experienced Denver spinal cord injury attorney. We service all of Colorado (and offer virtual case management) and we are ready to fight hard for you to help you secure maximum compensation from those responsible for your spinal cord injury.

Your spinal cord serves as a nerve superhighway, communicating signals from the brain to much of the body. Your spine comprises 24 individual vertebrae. These vertebrae are hollow, allowing the spinal cord to run the length of your spine. The spinal cord itself is guarded by a watertight sack, called a dura mater, which keeps the cord, nerve endings, and spinal cord fluid secure.

A spinal cord injury occurs when any part of the neck, back, lower back, vertebrae, connective tissues, or surrounding muscles or nerve cells are damaged. The severity of spinal cord injuries depends on how and where the vertebrae are injured. 

Complete and Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries

Physicians classify spinal cord injuries into two categories:

Complete spinal cord injury is when the nerves have been completely severed. The spinal cord can no longer send and receive signals, and victims lose motor function below the area of injury. Complete spinal cord injuries often result in paralysis.

Incomplete spinal cord injury means the spinal cord has sustained damage but can still transmit some signals to the brain and other parts of the body.

If the spine is damaged but not severed, certain functions may be restored through various forms of rehabilitation. However, if the cord is severed or parts of the spine are completely damaged, the consequences of the injury can last a lifetime. Severe spinal cord injuries can result in quadriplegia, paraplegia, entire-body paralysis, or even death.

You can also sustain injuries to adjacent areas of the spinal cord that can result in serious health complications, such as spinal facet joint injuries, spinal disc injuries, pinched nerves, and nerve damage. 

Regardless of how severe the damage is, victims of spinal cord injuries commonly require extensive medical care and assistance to accomplish even the simplest tasks. If you have suffered an injury to your spine, contact Fuicelli & Lee today to discuss your case for free with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney.

Spinal Cord Injury Symptoms

Spinal cord injuries can create a variety of symptoms, depending on the location and severity of the injury. Some common symptoms of spinal cord injury include:

• Back pain
• Numbness, tingling, or loss of sensation in the hands and feet
• Pressure in the back, neck, or head
• Unnatural positions in the spine, neck, or head
• Muscle weakness
• Problems walking or maintaining balance
• Loss of coordination
• Loss of movement
• Paralysis

Spinal cord injuries can also affect your bowel and bladder control, leading to incontinence. A spinal cord injury can also affect other bodily functions, such as breathing, digestion, and sexual performance. 

What are Common Causes of Spinal Cord Injuries?

You can suffer a spinal cord injury in any number of ways. Some common causes of spinal cord injuries include:

• Motor vehicle accidents
• Slip, trip, or fall accidents
• Construction and industrial accidents
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
• Acts of violence, such as gun wounds
• Sports injuries
• Surgical errors

Additionally, certain infections can damage the spine and cause meningitis and other serious health complications. 

What Kinds of Compensation Can I Receive for a Spinal Cord Injury?

If you suffered a spinal cord injury because of someone else’s careless or negligent actions, you may recover damages from those responsible through a spinal cord injury claim.

Colorado law allows accident victims to recover economic and non-economic damages to compensate them for their financial expenses and other losses, including:

• Medical care and treatment expenses
• Lost income
• Loss of future earning capacity
• Related out-of-pocket expenses
• Rehabilitation costs
• Adaptive devices costs
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Disfigurement

You may be able to pursue other forms of compensation as well, and the Denver personal injury attorneys at Fuicelli & Lee can review your case and help you determine the types of compensation you can seek. More importantly, our lawyers can help you obtain compensation for any future medical care, therapy, rehabilitation, or accommodations you may need to ensure you get everything to cover your ongoing expenses.

Your spinal cord injuries affect virtually every aspect of your life, and you shouldn’t have to worry about paying for your medical care and other expenses while also dealing with your physical recovery.

The spinal cord injury lawyers at Fuicelli & Lee can meet with you virtually or in-person to discuss your legal options free of charge. We have successfully handled many complex injury claims, and we will provide you with compassionate, personalized legal assistance each step of the way.

We are here to help you pursue compensation after someone else’s careless actions hurt you or someone you love. Contact our law firm today at (303) 444-4444 to request a free consultation and discuss your spinal cord injury case with a skilled lawyer. We service all of Colorado and offer virtual case management.